Design: A Concise History - Softcover

Hauffe, Thomas

 
9781856691345: Design: A Concise History

Synopsis

Aiming to place design developments in their broader context, this text describes the history of design from its emergence as a separate discipline around 1750 to the present. Arranged chronologically, and with colour-coded pages for ease of reference, the book includes time-lines and designers' biographies, as well as feature spreads on notable designers and companies. There is also a detailed list of major design museums and collections.

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Review

`If you're not sure whether Achille Castiglione is a racing driver or one of the 20th century's greatest designers, then this is for you'
-- The Guardian

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