Design for People
Stories About How (and Why) We All Can Work Together to Make Things Better
Published on 10. March 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-938922-85-5 (ISBN)
Description
Most design books focus on outcome rather than on process. Scott Stowell's Design for People is groundbreaking in its approach to design literature. Focusing on 12 design projects by Stowell's design firm, Open, the volume offers a sort of oral history as told by those involved with each project--designers, clients, interns, collaborators and those who interact with the finished product on a daily basis.
In addition to the case studies, the book features texts from influential figures in the design world, including writer Karrie Jacobs, founding editor-in-chief of Dwell magazine; plus contributions from Pierre Bernard, revolutionary French graphic artist and designer; Charles Harrison, pioneering industrial designer; Maira Kalman, artist and writer; Wynton Marsalis, composer and musician; Emily Pilloton, design activist and author of Design Revolution; Michael Van Valkenburgh, landscape architect and professor at Harvard's Graduate School of Design; and Alissa Walker, design writer and urban advocate.
In addition to the case studies, the book features texts from influential figures in the design world, including writer Karrie Jacobs, founding editor-in-chief of Dwell magazine; plus contributions from Pierre Bernard, revolutionary French graphic artist and designer; Charles Harrison, pioneering industrial designer; Maira Kalman, artist and writer; Wynton Marsalis, composer and musician; Emily Pilloton, design activist and author of Design Revolution; Michael Van Valkenburgh, landscape architect and professor at Harvard's Graduate School of Design; and Alissa Walker, design writer and urban advocate.
Reviews / Votes
An exquisite book from start to finish-from the exposed spine to the legible type to the sizing, sequencing, and selection of work: a tour-de-force of a monograph! (50 Covers of 2016) -- Jessica Helfand * AIGA Design Archives * [The] book takes a very open approach, starting with a unique format that makes for a rich and multifaceted reading experience... [It] encompasses surprise, stories, and meaning as well as care, wit, clarity, connections, questions, answers, value, change, and joy. -- Perrin Drumm * Eye On Design * Scott Stowell's Design for People is groundbreaking in its approach to design literature. Focusing on 12 design projects by Stowell's design firm, Open, the volume offers a sort of oral history as told by those involved with each project. * Grain Edit * Tough concepts are best made accessible through compelling but concise artwork that says very little in order to say a lot. Members of the Open design studio, led by Stowell, walk readers through the stages of many different design projects. * Metropolis *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1000 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-938922-85-5 (9781938922855)
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Schweitzer Classification