
Sony Design
Making Modern
Rizzoli International Publications (Publisher)
Published on 28. April 2015
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-0-8478-4499-9 (ISBN)
Description
An impressive book dedicated to the innovative designs of Sony, a trailblazer in personal electronics and pioneer of the legendary and highly successful WALKMAN(R), Handycam(R), and other portable electronics. Emerging from the ashes of the Second World War, Sony Corporation pioneered the miniaturization of electronics and created some of the most innovative technologies of the post war period. Following the model of one of its founders, Masaru Ibuka established Sony with the goal of doing what had never been done before. Beginning with the TR-63 from 1957, the world's first truly pocket-sized transistor radio, Sony launched the consumer microelectronics industry and gave rise to some of the most memorable products that transformed the way billions of people consume media. Notable for their ease of use, Sony's products embody the utility of good design and have themselves become objects of desire. This book beautifully catalogues their vast achievements in design and impact on global culture for almost seventy years.
In-depth case studies from Sony's archives on the development of the WALKMAN, the Handycam, the flat-screen TV, and the PlayStation make this the definitive history of Sony design. Through Sony's relentless pursuit of innovation, this book is a tribute to the passion that continues to live on in their products today. With a stunning cover and interior design inspired by some of the most memorable Sony products, this book is a must-have for design and technology enthusiasts.
In-depth case studies from Sony's archives on the development of the WALKMAN, the Handycam, the flat-screen TV, and the PlayStation make this the definitive history of Sony design. Through Sony's relentless pursuit of innovation, this book is a tribute to the passion that continues to live on in their products today. With a stunning cover and interior design inspired by some of the most memorable Sony products, this book is a must-have for design and technology enthusiasts.
Reviews / Votes
"[Sony Design] celebrat[es] nearly 60 years of design by the Tokyo-based company. . . . by Deyan Sudjic, Chip Kidd and Ian Luna [we] aren't even talking about your average Joes. Deyan Sudjic is the Director of the Design Museum in London. Ian Luna is a popular New York-based architecture writer, while Chip Kidd is a well known designer." -DualShockers.com"This book is a tribute to the passion that continues to live in [Sony's] products today. With a stunning cover and interior design inspired by some of the most memorable Sony products, this book is a must-have for design and technology enthusiasts." -AcquireMag
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
300 COLOR & B/W ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 303 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1746 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8478-4499-9 (9780847844999)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Ian Luna is the author of several books on fashion, architecture, urbanism, and industrial design. Deyan Sudjic is the director of the Design Museum in London. Chip Kidd is an author, editor, and graphic designer.