Gifts for Product Designers

Industrial Design in the Modern Age

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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

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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

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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

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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

Stuff Matters

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Stuff Matters is an inspiring exploration of human creativity Author Mark Miodownik reveals the inner workings of the man-made world; the miracles of craft, design, engineering and ingenuity that surround us every day From the tea-cup to the jet engine, the silicon chip to the paper clip, from the ancient technologies of fabrics and ceramic to today's self-healing metals and bionic implants, this is a book to inspire amazement and delight at mankind's creativity Mark Miodownik is Professor of Materials and Society and director of the Institute of Making at UCL, scientist-in-residence on Dara O Briain's Science Club (BBC2) and presenter of several documentaries, including The Genius of Invention (BBC2). In 2010, he gave the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, broadcast on BBC4