Gifts for Product Designers

Industrial Design in the Modern Age

£65.00

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An ambitious new survey of industrial design from 1900 to the present day in the United States, Europe, and around the world, as told through selected objects from the George R. Kravis II Collection Destined to become a new classic in the design genre, this major work summarises an enormous topic—the creation of everyday objects for mass production and consumption from 1900 to the present—and shows how these products have become both symbols of the modern age and harbingers of our future. It covers the work of the heroes of modern and post-modern design, from the early pioneers—Dreyfuss, Bel Geddes, and Eames—to the leaders in the field today, including Starck, Newson, and Ive More than 200 objects from the Kravis Design Centre’s collection are highlighted as important exemplars of industrial design. A wide range of media is represented, including furniture, metalwork, ceramics, and plastics. New research by contributing scholars has uncovered illuminating details about each object that help tell a more complete story of design in the past 100 years Among the more than 400 photographs, which include a wealth of historical images and ephemera, are those of the objects taken especially for this book and seen as never before, in vibrant colour and precise detail. This concise new history introduces a whole new audience to the topic in a style that is at once educational and accessible

Wooden Doll No.20

£90.00

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Alexander Girard created this charming cohort of partly joyful, partly grim-looking dolls to decorate his home in Santa Fe Vitra have lovingly reproduced a collection of dolls based on originals found in the Girard Estate Originally intended for personal use, the dolls are now part of the Vitra Design Museum Collection Alexander Girard was one of the decisive figures in post-War American design The focus of his broad oeuvre was on textile design, and a key source of inspiration for him was his passion for the popular art of South America, Asia and East Europe View the collection of wooden dolls

The World of Charles and Ray Eames

£29.95

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Charles (1907–1978) and Ray (1912–1988) Eames are among the most important designers of the 20th century, and the story of the Eames Office is that of visual and material culture in the post-war modern period. The World of Charles and Ray Eames charts the history of their inspiring and prolific world and brings together key works and ideas explored at the Eames Office throughout its extraordinary history This definitive monograph explores the era-defining work of the Eames Office, a ‘laboratory’ active for over four decades, where the Eameses and their collaborators produced a vast array of pioneering and influential projects – from architecture, furniture and product design to film, photography, multi-media installation and exhibitions, as well as new models for arts education. Themes include ‘The Eames Office: Life in Work’, ‘At Home with the Eameses’, ‘Information Machines’, ‘The Seeing Eye’, ‘Office USA: Communicating “America” at Home and Abroad’, and ‘The Art of Living’ Alongside specially commissioned texts by leading design experts, The World of Charles and Ray Eames includes contemporaneous reviews and magazine articles, writings by Charles and Ray Eames themselves, personal correspondence and a comprehensive reference section

Plumen 001 LED bulb pendant

£49.00

Colour Copper Black White

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The Plumen Pendant is designed to be the perfect partner for the Plumen 001 LED light bulbs but is also suitable for other bulbs Includes a painted metal ceiling rose, lamp holder, drop cap and two metres of matching fabric cable The Plumen Pendant is suitable for installation in any ceiling and the cable length can be adjusted to your preference Available in black, white and copper Purchase with the Plumen 001 LED light bulb for a saving Please note: this product is only suitable for bulbs with an E27 Edison Screw fitting

Less and More: The Design Ethos of Dieter Rams

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Less and More is the definitive reference book on the work of Dieter Rams In his more than 40 years at Braun, Rams established himself as one of the most influential designers of the twentieth century. True to the principle of "less, but better," his elegantly clear visual language not only defined product design for generations, but also our fundamental understanding of what design is and what it can and should do Less and More offers boundless inspiration for anyone interested in the aesthetic and functional aspects of applied design. This book elucidates the philosophy of Dieter Rams that is best summed up in the ten rules of design that he created more than thirty years ago. Sometimes referred to as "the ten commandments," they are just as relevant today Less and More features images of hundreds of Rams's products as well as his sketches and models —from Braun stereo systems and electric shavers to the chairs and shelving systems that he created for Vitsoe In addition to the rich visual presentation of his designs, the book contains texts by international design experts that explain how the work was created, describe its timeless quality, and put it into a contemporary context

Women Design: Pioneers in architecture, industrial, graphic and digital design from the twentieth century to the present day

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From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence Design throughout history has been profoundly shaped and enhanced by the creativity of women; as practitioners, commentators, educators and commissioners. But in a narrative that eagerly promotes their male counterparts, their contributions are all too often overlooked Through 21 engaging profiles, Women Design rediscovers and revels in the work of pioneers such as Eileen Gray, Lora Lamm and Lella Vignelli, while shining a spotlight on modern-day trailblazers including Kazuyo Sejima, Hella Jongerius and Neri Oxman Richly illustrated with archival imagery, this is a rare glimpse into the working worlds of some of the most influential forces in contemporary design

Verner Panton

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The uncompromising bad boy of postwar Danish design, Verner Panton created enduring icons of pop culture, beloved the world over. He broke with the Scandinavian tradition of handcrafted teak-wood furniture to pioneer the use of plastic, fibreglass, synthetic fabrics, and industrial mass production, and this thoroughly researched and exhaustively illustrated book examines Panton's ground-breaking approach to environments, systems, patterns and colour. Panton's oeuvre is a truly pioneering achievement, the wide-ranging influence of which is still felt today Containing a wealth of images, including hand-drawn sketches by Panton, personal photographs, and advertisements from the official Panton archive, this monograph documents the astonishing breadth of Panton's work, from candlesticks and clocks to the seminal S Chair and Living Tower, to total floor-to-ceiling interiors, encompassing textiles, lighting, and furniture This book is organised thematically with Panton's unique approach to environments, systems, and vividly illustrated patterns, and features a comprehensive, illustrated chronology of Panton's works, including many unrealised projects

Anglepoise Type 75 mini desk lamp - Paul Smith

£145.00

Type Edition 1 Edition 2 Edition 3

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This scaled-down, more playful version of the classic Type 75 desk lamp offers all the functionality of the larger lamp in a more compact form It combines the unmistakable form and function of an Anglepoise lamp with the unique handprint of one of Britain’s foremost designers Created for Anglepoise by leading British industrial product designer, Sir Kenneth Grange, the timeless Type 75 design provides the perfect canvas for Paul Smith's mastery of colour Its streamlined, modernist form has become the designer’s palette and its no-frills, mechanical functionality is highlighted by his playful colour-by-component approach Available in three editions

Bisley MultiDrawer (5 drawer)

£78.00

Style Black White Mimosa Mandarin Unfinished

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Since it’s inception in 1931, Bisley has become a brand synonymous with the design and manufacture of high-quality, innovative storage products for the workplace and home Their most iconic product, the Bisley Multi Drawer, was first conceived in 1958 and has been helping to organise our lives ever since Made from steel, with a powder coated finish, each drawer has a chrome handle with integrated label holder Designed by Frederick Charles Brown

Knot cushion

£45.00 £85.00

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Made from a knitted tube that is several metres in length and then tied up to create a compact knot It is comfortable as a support on a sofa and is elegant as a decorative piece upon a chair The knot cushion has a peculiar charisma with its design based on sculptural form rather than pattern Due to its strong design the Knot cushion belongs to the exclusive group of products that remain in your memory Ragnheiður Ösp Sigurðardóttir created the knot cushion whilst she was making bear figures made from crocheted tubes, she was inspired to try tying the tubes together to see the outcome believing the big, soft knot to be intriguing in a fun pop-arty way

Wooden Mother Fish & Child

£119.00

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These part decorative, part toy, wooden fish are based upon the original collection of Alexander Girard from his estate held within the Vitra Design Museum Girard one of the leading figures of postwar American design sourced inspiration for his designs from folk art of South America, Asia and Eastern Europe The original dolls were designed and made by Girard for his home in Santa Fe

The Design Book

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The greatest compilation of inspirational design and must-have products ever assembled in one amazingly-priced collectable book An extraordinary journey through the objects that have shaped our society, from the first attempts to combine function and beauty in the nineteenth century, through the machine aesthetics of the thirties, the advent of plastic and other new materials in the fifties and sixties, up to the 'classics'-to-be of the last ten years The objects in this book - all of which are still in production today - are presented chronologically: each on a single page with a large image and a concise caption, written by one of over fifty experts in the field of design

Mondaine Swiss Railways Watch - Stop2Go

£520.00

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In 1944, Hans Hilfiker, a Swiss engineer, created a clock, which has become known as the 'Swiss Railways Clock' In 1986 the Mondaine watch company took the blueprint of the iconic design of the Railways Clock and turned it into a watch collection The stop2go features a second hand that turns full circle in 58 seconds and then waits at 12 o'clock for the minute hand to move on, before jumping one marker forwards, starting its next rotation

Vitra Miniatures - Wiggle Side Chair

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Frank Gehry's Wiggle Chair is lovingly reproduced in this 1:6 scale model as part of the Vitra Miniatures Collection The Vitra Miniature chairs are all one sixth of the size of the historical originals They are all true to scale and replicate the originals right down to the smallest details in construction, material and colour Not only have the design’s key points been translated in the miniature versions, but details such as materials, the natural grain of the wood, the reproduction of screws and elaborate handicraft involved have also been taken into consideration

Anglepoise Type 75 Mini

£105.00

Colour Grey White Red Black Powder blue Brushed Aluminium

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Ideal for smaller spaces, this fun light, designed by Kenneth Grange, is built to exacting Anglepoise® standards Its perfect balance and flowing movement make it a joy to use. Thanks to its classic looks, smooth lines and full adjustability, the Type75 has grown to become Anglepoise's top selling model It has featured in films such as The Dark Knight and The Bourne Ultimatum and various TV programmes, from The Bill to The Apprentice