| #1895874 in eBooks | 2015-01-08 | 2015-01-08 | File type: PDF||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| Fascinating look at familiar objects.|By joan maffei|Brilliant analysis of iconic objects organized in an inviting style. Great photos!||“This survey of iconic designs predominantly from the mid-19th century to the present is mainly focused on objects from the US and Europe. The designs represent a wide range of creative achievement, including architecture, engineering, industrial design
By returning to the etymological roots of iconicity and showcasing objects which are distinctive, memorable, internationally recognised and the subject of significant media attention, this text addresses what we mean by 'iconic' and how that aids our understanding of design and of iconicity. 50 compact chapters examine designs ranging from everyday goods to high-end 'designer' objects and explores how iconicity was established and how it contributes to our understa...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Iconic Designs: 50 Stories about 50 Things | Grace Lees-Maffei.Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.