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Abstract: An inspiring, surprising, and fun collection of contemporary design for pets of different shapes, sizes, breeds, and species The perfect book for design-conscious pet owners and animal lovers alike, Pet-tecture presents an irresistible assortment of hundreds of houses and objects by the world's leading designers, created with our furred and feathered friends in mind - from cats and dogs to birds, rabbits, horses, fish, mice, guinea pigs - even kangaroos and turtles! Whether it's playful cat trees, concrete dog homes, luxury chicken coops, 3D-printed fish tanks, or a dog-shaped cat scratcher, Pet-tecture has the incredible range of design for animals covered. This compact and portable book Includes works by some of the biggest names in global architecture and design, including Nendo, Kenya Hara, Sou Fujimoto, MAD Architects, Kengo Kuma, and Shigeru Ban.

Abstract: A volume devoted to Giugiaro and Italdesign could hardly not be included in the Masterpieces of style series. Giugiaro is one of the most prestigious names in the history of automotive design, synonymous with iconic cars such as the Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT and Alfetta, the Volkswagen Golf, the Audi 80, the Fiat Panda, Uno and Punto, the Lancia Delta, Thema and Prisma and the Maserati Bora, Ghibli and Merak, to mention but a few of the most successful designs to carry the Giugiaro name. Born in 1938 at Garessio in the province of Turin, Giugiaro honed his professional skills at Bertone and then at Ghia before setting up on his own when founding Giugiaro Italdesign in 1968. Today the firm is as active as ever and has been responsible for concept cars such as the Caimano, the Iguana and the Canguro, all based on Alfa Romeo mechanicals, and the Asso di Picche and the Quadri on respectively Audi and BMW chassis. This monograph covers this long technical and stylistic history, drawing on a clear, comprehensive text and hundreds of photographs, many of which previously unpublished.

Abstract: From the paper clip to the Eames Lounge Chair, the hundreds of everyday objects included in The Design Book span the last five centuries and shape our society in indelible ways. This extraordinary collection includes classic pieces by Breuer, Le Corbusier, and Castiglioni as well as anonymously designed objects like the deck chair and the whisk. Each entry has been carefully reviewed to bring every detail fully up to date and, with the addition of 30 products designed within the last 15 years, this new edition is more comprehensive — and relevant — than ever.

Abstract: A fascinating glimpse into design behind the Iron Curtain, revealed through the products and graphics of everyday Soviet life This captivating survey of Soviet design from 1950 to 1989 features more than 350 items from the Moscow Design Museum's unique collection. From children's toys, homewares, and fashion to posters, electronics, and space-race ephemera, each object reveals something of life in a planned economy during a fascinating time in Russia's history. Organized into three chapters - Citizen, State, and World - the book is a micro-to-macro tour of the functional, kitsch, politicized, and often avant-garde designs from this largely undocumented period.

Abstract: Se nutrite anche solo un briciolo di curiosità per il design del vostro spazzolino da denti, la storia all'origine della vostra lavatrice o l'evoluzione del telefono, questa edizione completamente aggiornata di Il design dalla A alla Z stimolerà ulteriormente il vostro interesse. Ripercorrendo l'evoluzione del design dalla Rivoluzione industriale ai giorni nostri, il volume offre numerosi esempi di sinergie tra forma e funzione che mutano radicalmente la nostra esperienza quotidiana. Dalle macchine fotografiche agli utensili da cucina, dai Lego alla Lamborghini, il presente volume ci fa conoscere i singoli designer, le aziende globali e soprattutto i prodotti dell'ingegno che si sono integrati fin nei minimi dettagli delle nostre vite. Oltre a designer affermati come Marc Newson e Philippe Starck e a marchi globali di primaria importanza come Braun e Apple, voci meno note e più recenti come Brompton Bicycles o le turbine eoliche Enercon testimoniano non solo il passo incessante del design dei prodotti industriali, ma anche le priorità e le sfide più urgenti dell'attualità cui esso deve rivolgere la propria inventiva e la propria creatività. Bibliotheca Universalis - compagni culturali compatti che celebrano l'eclettico universo Taschen.

Abstract: A comprehensive, genre-defining survey of children's product and furniture design from Bauhaus to today Design for Children, a must-have book for all style-conscious and design-savvy readers, documents the evolution of design for babies, toddlers, and beyond. The book spotlights more than 450 beautiful, creative, stylish, and clever examples of designs created exclusively for kids - from toys, furniture, and tableware, to textiles, lights, and vehicles. Contemporary superstars and twentieth-century masters, including Philippe Starck, Nendo, Marc Newson, Piero Lissoni, Kengo Kuma, and Marcel Wanders, are showcased. Presentazione di Laura Appleton.