Discover more than 500 of the most innovative, influential, and
enduring products from the last five centuries in this fully revised and
expanded edition of Phaidon's much-loved companion to the best of
design
Take an extraordinary journey through objects from the last 500 years
that have improved our environments and functionality, and shaped
society and culture. With an image for each object featured and
descriptive text including information about the product itself, its
designer, manufacturer, and history, The Design Book includes iconic
pieces by such masters as Le Corbusier, Philippe Starck, and the Eames,
alongside classic objects such as the paper clip, the hurricane lantern,
and the martini glass. This new edition also features 30 new products
from the last 15 years, expertly selected and curated to reflect
modern-day design breakthroughs.
Praise for the original edition:
"Phaidon seems to have pulled off the rare trick of creating something
accessible and wide-ranging, but genuinely interesting and informative
too." - Design Week