Design History Handbook – Silvana Editoriale
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ISBN 9788836641321
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[Author: Domitilla Dardi, Vanni Pasca]
The history of design and the history of technological innovation are indissolubly intertwined in this manual, which tackles a number of disciplines. Beyond the furniture design field a wide array of sectors is taken into consideration: from the design of technical objects to graphic design and fashion, from cars to social design, with constant attention being paid to the effects and outcomes of the design project on the evolution of social customs in its real–life applications.
The history of design and the history of technological innovation are indissolubly intertwined in this manual, which tackles a number of disciplines. Beyond the furniture design field – which often exemplifies in excellent fashion the farthest–reaching lines of design research – a wide array of sectors is taken into consideration: from the design of technical objects to graphic design and fashion, from cars to social design, with constant attention being paid to the effects and outcomes of the design project on the evolution of social customs in its real–life applications.
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Design philosophy di MM Company
La nostra design philosophy parte da un assunto: il buon prodotto deve essere frutto della qualità della ricerca, dell’analisi, dell’approfondimento, dello spirito critico. Ovvero ciò che noi chiamiamo consulenza creativa. Un product designer deve avere un metodo creativo che lo aiuti a comprendere la società multiforme nella quale vive, immergendolo in realtà che ci piace definire caleidoscopica.
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| Dimensions | 21 × 26 cm |
|---|---|
| Binding | Flexibound |
| Pages | 280 |
| Language | English |
| Anno | 2019 |
Silvana Editoriale was founded in 1948 by Amilcare Pizzi, as a way of remembering his daughter Silvana, who died prematurely in 1944. Through his commitment and passion, Pizzi expanded its business by publishing books of enormous value. In the mid-90s, Silvana redefined its publishing strategy, embarking on a path of growth and development on the national and international markets, focused on the fields of art, design, architecture and photography, all of which is documented in the on-site catalogue. Today, Silvana Editoriale publishes more than 400 titles a year in collaboration with Foundations, Research Institutes, Universities and Museums across Europe, the United States and the Middle East.
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