Safe: Design Takes On Risk

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There is a whole category of design objects and prototypes designed in order to respond to situations of emergency, to protect the body and the mind from dangerous or stressful situations, and to provide a sense of comfort and safety. This book explores these objects, featuring designs and objects in areas such as protective gear, everyday safety devices, emergency shelters, life support equipment, bioengineering and emergency vehicles.

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Paola Antonelli joined The Museum of Modern Art in 1994, where she is a Curator in the Department of Architecture and Design.