DESIGN | The visual history | BOOK | DK Verlag

The World of Beautiful Things

What is design? And how can it be beautiful? Whether it's a chair, a car, a radio or an advertising poster - there are objects that we find timelessly beautiful because their function, form, proportions and colours work together perfectly. They are collected and explained in this visual encyclopedia. Organized chronologically, the book offers an overview of the eras and developments of product, everyday and graphic design and shows design classics from Tiffany to Apple.

A unique visual journey through design history

The elaborately designed encyclopedia gives interested readers an insight into the origins of our understanding of design and an overview of design eras . Tools and elements of design are shown, as are important influences and milestones. Special pages show particularly interesting objects in large format and with many details. Influential designers, groups and companies from Thonet to Gaudí to IKEA also have their own special pages. This means that no questions are left unanswered!

• Design from household, craft, mobility or electronics in more than 1200 images
• From the Thonet Chair No. 14 to the Apple Watch: exemplary objects from all important eras and movements since 1850
• Introduction to the basics: Background information on the origins of design, different eras and the importance of color, shape and pattern for an object
• With portraits of influential designers and manufacturers such as Antoni Gaudi, WMF, Philippe Starck, Jonathan Ive and IKEA

Learn more about design and outstanding designers and immerse yourself in the world of beautiful objects.

Release date: September 2022
Contents: 400 pages, hardcover, over 1200 color photos and illustrations
Size: 25x30 cm WxH
Language: German

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