Deze serie duikt in de visuele taal die onze moderne wereld heeft gedefinieerd. Elk deel onthult de verhalen achter baanbrekende creaties, van meubels tot technologie. Het is een viering van creativiteit en vindingrijkheid, die laat zien hoe deze ontwerpen onze omgevingen hebben gevormd. Essentieel voor iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in de geschiedenis, kunst en de diepgaande impact van visuele esthetiek.
Focusing on innovative car designs from 1900 onwards, this book explores iconic models like the Mini Cooper and the Mercedes 300SL with gull-wing doors. It delves into the driving needs that inspired these designs, highlights groundbreaking designers, and examines the technological advancements that enabled their creation. Through a historical lens, readers will appreciate the evolution of automotive design and the creative minds behind these remarkable vehicles.
Discover the most amazing building designs since 1900. From the Empire State Building to, this book charts the story of design that led to some amazing games and gadgets. We look at the needs that prompted their design, the architects responsible for breaking boundariesand the technology that made them possible.
Examines the development of electronics design from the first transistor radio and the Telstar satellite to the Roomba and the Kindle, profiles noted designers, and discusses the design process and possible future developments.