Plastic - Softcover

Mao Mao

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0061242004 ISBN 13: 9780061242007

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2007

Synopsis

Discover the world of plastic. That inexpensive, flexible, resilient, and soft-ignored material enters the limelight in this book of plastic furniture, lighting, architecture, and everyday objects.

This book showcases the work of dozens of international designers who take plastic seriously. No longer just used for objects of practicality, each of the varied projects included puts a new spin on how plastic works. From fruit baskets and penholders to bookshelves, lamps, and full rooms, the work featured in this book heralds a new age of plastic. Filled cover to cover with gorgeous color photography, Plastic is a valuable reference and source of inspiration for professionals, students, and design-lovers alike.

About this title

Synopsis:

Versatile, efficient and relatively inexpensive, plastic has become an indispensable, omnipresent part of our lives. Thanks to the latest technologies, it has also become an important medium for architecture, industrial design and furniture design professionals. The design renderings for many of the products and architectural elements shown are included, making this a valuable reference and source of inspiration for both professionals and students.

About the Author:

Cristian Campos is an editor and journalist who specializes in design, comics, illustration, and music. Former editor-in-chief of H magazine, he regularly contributes to publications, such as Rolling Stone and Man. He is the author of more than ten books, including Plastic and Product Design Now.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0061242004
• ISBN 13: 9780061242007
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256