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the international
design yearbook 2005
author:marcel wanders (edited by)
publisher: laurence king
year: 2005
size:28.8 x 23.5 cm, 240 pages
ISBN: 1856694356
http://www.laurenceking.co.uk
http://www.marcelwanders.com
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grow more fish!
this year's design yearbook is edited by dutch designer
marcel wanders. wanders' fore word, titled 'grow more fish'
tells us to do more, inspire and communicate. he gives the
message that designers should be in the position of
connecting communities and create as many opportunities
as possible - pushing comfortable boundaries to optimise
our lives.
like each previous annual, it takes a look at the year's
highlights in the world of design. this book is a useful guide
to the trends of 2005, and well guided by a design 'insider'.
content...
wanders’ inclusions range from disposable underwear to
an inflatable mobile office space. 2005‘s key technologies
are also inside, the washing machine from dyson and apple's
mini i-pod.each of the designs are illustrated with the superb
photography that earnt the series it's reputation. technical
information is provided for each entry and the reference
section gives a comprehensive list of suppliers’ names
and addresses, as well as biographies of the designers.
is it for me?
with so many design guides available, whether specified by
furniture type, designer, manufacturer etc it is often difficult
which to choose. however this guide groups everything into
one book. the selection comes from a person involved with
the contemporary design scene and so is accurate in terms
of what is seen as significant to the industry now. if you are
interested in all areas of design ‘the international design
yearbook 2005’ is a good chronicle of the years most talked
about pieces and provides a good source of reference.
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more:
see the designboom interview with marcel wanders
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see previous reports :
designart
author: alex coles
publisher: tate publishing
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neubau welt
author: stefan ganl
publisher:die gestalten verlung
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front cover
foreword by marcel wanders
‘biscuit, finger biscuit’ by paolo ulian, the inclusion is noted a one of wanders
particular favourites due to a member of his office continually dipping his fingers
into foods.
‘flower vase, luna’ masanobu ido
‘burberry eau de parfum bottle by fabien baron
‘‘micro house’ by sam buxton
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