Twenty-first Century Design

Year 2006

ISBN No. 9781844422692

No.of pages 464

Subject Arts and Creativity, Art

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"Twenty-first Century Design" is the a fascinating survey of the contemporary design landscape, guiding the reader through the intoxicating array of contemporary movements, styles and trends, and identifying today's leading designers, as well as future design classics. This pioneering publication places the contemporary scene in a historic framework and explores cultural and economic forces shaping design now and in the years to come. Accessible and engaging, it charts the incredible explosion of design worldwide and discusses cross-fertilization between design movements in what is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting industries in the world.

Table of contents

Introduction; * Architecture; * Interiors; * Furniture; * Lighting; * Homeware; * Fashion; * Product; * Graphics; * Urban and Landscape; * New Directions; * Index.