This amusing and highly informative photographic journey reveals the idiosyncrasy and inventiveness that characterize the construction of the humble toilet around the globe. Along the way, the reader encounters every possible permutation, from the traditional English 'thunderbox' to the Swazi thatched 'beehive' hut, and discovers the fascinating cultural and historical differences that can make ..

Imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 shoe designs that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design.

Modern Furniture presents an overview of the most important developments and highlights in furniture design. Beginning with the latest trends for 2009 the book covers the past 150 years. Essays on selected themes and styles, written by experts round off this benchmark illustrated book.

Featuring more than 100 contemporary design products and systems - safer baby bottles, a waterless washing machine, low-cost prosthetics for landmine victims, and Braille-based building blocks for blind children - this title makes the case for design as a tool to solve some of the worlds biggest social problems in sustainable ways.

Presents an array of ingenious green products for the everyday consumer. This book offers ecologically sensitive and consumer friendly products for all areas of the home and office, including environmentally sound materials and building products.

We live in a world drowning in objects. But what do they tell us about ourselves? From the opulent excesses of the catwalk, or the technical brilliance of a laptop computer, to the subtle refinement of a desk lamp, this title shows how we can be manipulated and seduced by our possessions.

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Part of a series which illustrates to students how the science they are studying is relevant to their everyday lives and the world around them, this work includes profiles of scientists and their research. It considers the ethical issues behind key science topics.

A wide, fascinating range of unusual possibilities is presented on 352 richly-illustrated pages: from stylish energy savers for everyday life and multifunctional systems of furniture to the natural cosmetics of the future. The book also offers an insight into the basic principles of ecodesign and sets benchmarks for modern, stylish product design.

The ubiquitous chair in all its shapes and forms (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designers. The particular curve of a back-rest, or the twist of a leg, the angle of a seat or the colour of the entire artefact all reflect the stylistic consciousness of each era. From Gerrit Rietveld and ..

Designer toys have been at the forefront of the 'Urban Art' revolution over the years. One of the most popular forms of designer toy being the paper model. This volume showcases the trends in paper toy design, alongside detailed and insightful information about - and commentaries by - the world's leading toy designers.

Since the 1930s, the Made in Italy label has been synonymous with design excellence, the very definition of style, beauty, sensuality, and whimsicality. This volume presents a veritable museum galley of Italy's greatest designs of products for the home, including typewriters, lamps, sofas and chairs, kitchen appliances, utensils, and ashtrays.

A comprehensive encyclopedia of package designs, from the simplest, minimalist envelopes to elaborate asymmetrical display structures for encasing anything from perfume to fancy chocolates. It is suitable for readers who are interested in exploring packaging possibilities.

AQA D&T Product Design (3D) AS/A2 is the only set of resources to have been developed with, and exclusively endorsed by AQA, making them the first choice to support the new AQA AS/A2 specifications.

This student book for AS and A2 Product Design has been written to support students with the written paper element of the examination. Providing focus on developing product analysis skills throughout the book, examining materials and processes - what they are used for and why; how products are made and how they work.

Ecofriendly Innovations Inspired by Nature.

Braun products have been shown more frequently at exhibitions than those of any other comparable company. Some people find that they reflect basic human values such as authenticity and integrity. For others, they are the very incarnation of German perfectionism. Braun is not merely a trademark; it stands for an all-encompassing concept.