1000 new designs and where to find them : a 21st century sourcebook

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Title:

1000 new designs and where to find them : a 21st century sourcebook

Author:

Hudson, Jennifer.

ISBN:

9781856694667

Personal Author:

Hudson, Jennifer.

Publication Information:

London : Laurence King, 2006.

Physical Description:

352 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Introduction; Tables & Chairs; Sofas & Beds; Storage; Lighting; Tableware; Kitchens & Bathrooms; Electronics; Textiles; Design Stores; Index.

Abstract:

"The following pages comprise a sourcebook of over 1000 designs since the turn of the century. It is intended as a tool not only for the consumer, but also for those seeking inspiration in their own design work. Each object is presented with a caption providing full technical details, as well as the websites of the manufacturers, or designers where relevant. Commentaries throughout shed light on the work of personalities and on trends, making the book more than just a catalogue of desirable objects."--Jacket.

Title Subject:

Design directories.

Design directories. (OCoLC)fst01400309

Subject Term:

Design.

Designers -- Interviews.

Design -- Directories.

Design -- Répertoires.

Design -- Histoire -- 20e siècle.

Design -- Histoire -- 21e siècle.

Designers -- Entretiens.

Design. (OCoLC)fst00891253

Designers. (OCoLC)fst00891345

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Bringing together the best of contemporary design for the home, this is a comprehensive roundup of 1,000 striking and innovative objects produced in the last five years. It covers furniture, storage, lighting, textiles, carpets and rugs, bathrooms, table- and kitchenware, and electronic products. Web addresses of designers and manufacturers are given for every object, along with full captions and color illustrations, making every design easy to source. Captions provide details of materials and dimensions, numerous commentaries give an insight into currently developments in design, and there is also a listing of all the best design stores around the world. Work by the likes of Philippe Starck, Jasper Morrison, Ron Arad, Marcel Wanders, the Campana brothers, Karim Rashid, Ross Lovegrove, Tom Dixon, Michele de Lucchi, and Constantin Boym are featured as well as revealing interviews with thirty top designers.