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Eight Decades of Design Council British Design 1944 To Today

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  • The Design Council marks their 80th anniversary with this landmark publication celebrating British design, created in collaboration with Liberty.
  • From Margaret Calvert’s instantly recognisable road signs and Vivienne Westwood’s trailblazing punk aesthetic, to the pioneering work of James Dyson and Zaha Hadid, this book charts the cultural milestones and design breakthroughs that established the UK as a global design leader. 
  • This volume reveals rare archival materials and essays from influential design figures including Sir John Sorrell, Deyan Sudjic, and Priya Khanchandani. Together, they offer a compelling exploration of how design in Britain has been shaped by innovation, policy, and cultural change - and how it continues to influence the world today.
  • Aligned with the Design Council's Design for Planet commitment, this hardback book is printed in the UK on sustainable paper with emission-free foil stamping. Fully recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable.
  • Hardback, 20.5 x 2.1 x 27 cm, 196 pages.

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