Design Now! - Libro en Inglés

Design Now! – Charlotte Fiell

Contemporary product design shapes the objects we use every day, from chairs, lamps and tableware to electronic devices and vehicles. In Design Now!, published by Taschen, design historians Charlotte and Peter Fiell present a survey of the leading designers and design studios working in the early twenty-first century.

The book profiles a large group of influential designers from around the world, selected for their innovation, originality and impact on the field. Each entry introduces the designer or studio, outlines their background and design philosophy, and showcases a selection of their notable works, illustrated with high-quality photographs. The featured projects include furniture, lighting, household objects, consumer electronics, textiles, transportation and other products, made from materials ranging from traditional wood and glass to new plastics and composites.

Through these profiles, the Fiells explore the major themes and trends shaping contemporary design, including the influence of new technologies and digital manufacturing, a growing concern for sustainability and the environmental impact of products, the blending of art and design, playful and emotional approaches to everyday objects, and the search for simplicity and functionality. The authors also reflect on the role of design in society and the responsibilities of designers.

Written in clear, accessible language by experts who have published many books on design history, and presented in Taschen’s characteristically visual format, the book is both a reference and a source of inspiration.

Design Now! will appeal to industrial designers, architects, students of design, collectors and anyone interested in contemporary objects and the people who create them. Readers should note that it captures design at the time of publication, and the field has continued to evolve.