D.E.S.I.G.N.
By (Author) Ewa Solarz
Illustrated by Aleksandra Mizieliska
Illustrated by Daniel Mizieliski
Translated by Elbieta Wjcik-Leese
Gecko Press
Gecko Press
1st November 2011
New Zealand
Children
Fiction
745.409
Hardback
168
D.E.S.I.G.N. is a fascinating review of 70 of the most innovative household items from the past 150 years - from the classic to the most crazy. These are icons of design from the most eminent designers in the world, from the Le Corbusier chair by Philippe Starck, to the Puddle Vase by Aalto. Through light and witty descriptions, colorful anecdotes and bold illustrations, D.E.S.I.G.N. entertains, amazes and teaches us about the origins, aesthetics and form of objects that surround us.
"With its interest range correctly defined as from eight years to infinity, DESIGN is a splendid book for browsing, with every page full of inspiration." -- Magpies (AU)
" It manages to be amusing and educational in one pop." -- New Zealand Herald (NZ)
"Theres a wealth of information about each object, all presented in a humorous and appealing fashion. Design as never seen before! You will be amazed at how much you will learn and the fun you will have on the way!" -- Parents In Touch (UK)
Ewa Solarz studied Art History at Warsaw University in Poland. For many years she worked as a journalist for the Polish magazine, House & Interior (Dom&Wntrze). D.E.S.I.G.N. is her first book.
Aleksandra Mizieliska and Daniel Mizieliski are graduates of the Faculty of Graphic Arts of the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts and founders of the Hipopotam Studio. They are authors of internationally recognized childrens books and creators of fonts, apps and websites. Their prize winning book Maps was a worldwide bestseller.