Wilhide, Elizabeth
Design: The Whole Story
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500296875
- author:
- Wilhide, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 576
- Dimensions:
- 24.5 x 17.2 centimetres (1.68 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Design,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Design: The Whole Story provides an in-depth exploration of design's role in shaping our world. From its origins in industrial manufacturing to the present day, this comprehensive history examines key developments, movements, and practitioners across various disciplines. The book locates design within its technological, cultural, economic, aesthetic, and theoretical contexts, tracing its evolution over time. Iconic works such as Marcel Breuer's Wassily chair and Matthew Carter's Verdana typeface are analysed in detail, providing insight into the framework of ideas that underpin different approaches to design. By examining the material world through the lens of design, this book offers a unique perspective on how our surroundings are created and experienced.
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