The first book on one of the leading collections of modern industrial
design. A must-have for lovers of modernism, this is an accessible but
authoritative introduction to the field. From the second industrial
revolution to the start of the digital revolution, industrial design has
played a major role in shaping society and the everyday objects used for
living, working, and traveling. As factories transitioned from
manufacturing machines for war to mass-produced goods, industrial design
evolved to meet the needs of a quickly growing consumer economy. 100
Designs for a Modern World is a curated overview of the most
influential pieces of modern industrial design from 1900 to the present
day. George R. Kravis II has collected some of the most innovative and
memorable products--including, for example, the Silver Streak glass
iron--that contributed to this radical transformation of global culture.
This book presents one hundred exceptionally designed objects: chairs,
radios, irons, electric clocks, ceramic tableware, textiles, posters,
and other graphic designs. The chronological organization generates a
history of industrial design since the turn of the twentieth century.
With an introduction by design historian Penny Sparke, this book is an
authoritative reference on industrial design in the twentieth and
early-twenty-first centuries. Meticulously selected and beautifully
photographed, this elegant book is both an informative guide and a
source of inspiration for collectors and enthusiasts of modern
industrial design.
