Book "Industrial Design A-Z" - Taschen

Why do your phone, your sofa or even your washing machine look the way they do today? All the everyday objects around us awaken our curiosity, and their stories are as fascinating as they are strewn with revolutions.
In this complete, updated edition of "Industrial Design A-Z", discover the history of industrial design from the Industrial Revolution through to the present day. This book reveals the synergies of form and function that have shaped functional objects and, in turn, our daily lives as a whole. From the camera to kitchen utensils, by way of Lego and Lamborghini, we meet singular designers, world-leading companies and, above all, all those ingenious products that have found their place at every moment of our lives. It shows us how famous designers such as Marc Newson and Philippe Starck and major brands such as Braun and Apple have worked together to conceptualise the products of tomorrow while adapting their creativity to meet today's most pressing priorities and challenges.

Charlotte & Peter Fiell have written numerous articles and books on design and designers, including the Decorative Arts series, 1000 Lights, 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z, Scandinavian Design and Design of the 21st Century, published by TASCHEN.