
Design
Susie Hodge(Author)
Herbert Press Ltd
Published on 19. June 2009
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-4081-0630-3 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive introduction not only to the world's most important product designers, from the 17th century to the present, but also a look at the various design theories, styles and movements of the period. It will particularly concentrate on the ideas and contributions of 50 of the world's most influential designers such as Philippe Starck and Le Corbusier, and on 10 of the major movements in this field and their place in history. All in all, this is a compact, easily accessible, quick guide to the subject.
Reviews / Votes
'A comprehensive introduction' The Bookseller 'Offering a fascinating overview of 50 of the most influential personalities, and the top 10 trends, ideas or movements, the Little Book of Big Ideas is a brand new series of concise volumes, filled with everything you need to know about the design and fashion industries.' In Design (September 2009)More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
70, full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 184 mm
Width: 127 mm
Weight
325 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-0630-3 (9781408106303)
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Person
Dr Paul Rodgers is Reader in Design at the School of Creative Industries, Napier University. He holds a PhD from the University of Westminster. He is the author of more than 100 books, journals and conference papers and he is a founding member of the design collective Glass Box and Product Scotland.