Not only an in-depth exploration of contemporary design practice, this book is also a rallying call for a more sustainable approach to product design of every type. Visually stunning and highly informative, "Design Now!" illustrates the latest work by 90 of the world's leading designers and design-led manufacturing companies, while also featuring in-their-own-words statements that give a unique insight into the nature of 3-dimensional design today. Additionally, the editors' introductory essay authoritatively outlines the main issues facing designers, manufacturers and consumers, and offers a perceptive vision for a better way forward that focuses on the need to reduce, reuse, and recycle."Design Now!" is an essential must-have for anyone interested in design and the road towards a greener future.Examples of selected designers and design-led companies featured include: Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, Ecotricity, Naoto Fukasawa, Zaha Hadid, Intelligent Energy, Jonathan Ive (Apple Computer), LOT-EK, Ross Lovegrove, Marine Current Turbines, Jasper Morrison, Marc Newson, POC, Philips Design, Seymourpowell, and, Tokujin Yoshioka.
| ISBN | 3822852678 | | Volumes | 1 | | ISBN13 | 9783822852675
(What's this?) | | Weight (grammes) | 2055 | | Publisher | Taschen GmbH | | Language | German, French, English | | Imprint | Taschen GmbH | | Published in | Cologne | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 196 | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2007 | | Width (mm) | 249 | | DEWEY | 745.4 | | Spine width (mm) | 38 | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Academic level | General | | Pages | 576 | |
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