The design book

‘The Design Book’ explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in their historical, cultural, and stylistic context. It analyses the ideas and principles behind the design of pioneering products, information systems, and environments, exploring how creativity and innovation shape our lives. Tracing the evolution of design from ancient times, through early manufacturing to the cutting-edge concepts of the 21st-century, entries profile the individuals and manufacturers behind each ground-breaking development, and explore their influences and inspirations.