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10 Principles of Good Design Today

Agata Toromanoff

The 10 principles of good design set out by Dieter Rams in 1995 has influenced and inspired a new generation of designers in search of the perfect balance between practicality, simplicity and aesthetics. What does good design mean in the 21st century? How have the 10 principles influenced modern design? In this book, established and emerging designers tell us how they understand and put these rules into practice thereby contributing to the definition of what good design in the 21st century means, according to the criteria defined by Rams. The book showcases contemporary products from around the globe; a host of work by iconic designers, such as NENDO, NERI & HU, LARA BOHINC and so on.

70 Ideas from Global Best Interior Design II

Edited by Artpower International Publishers

Gathering representative works from mature and experienced design studios and designers around the world. As the second edition of the 70 Ideas from Global Best Interior Design II series, this book continues to present a large number of high-quality projects to readers, with diverse cultures and styles. Reading the book, traveling the world, grasping the design trends in Eurasia, North America, South America, Australia, Southeast Asia and experiencing the unique culture. This is a beautiful compilation of a hand-picked selection of interior architecture and design projects from around the world. With an attention to the overall character of a space, down to the details that breathe life into the skin of a building or space, it provides its reader with an enjoyable insight into each project.

Contemporary British Silver Designers

John L. Davis, Gordon Hamme

This book brings together two expansive collections of silver objects, the ‘Lion’ collection and the ‘Hamme’ collection. The ‘Lion’ collection provides a broad overview of beautiful silver objects made by a great variety of British contemporary silversmiths. It is divided between holloware, caddy spoons and napkin rings. Part of the collection revolves around the theme of lions, because the lion image bears a resemblance to the collector’s family history. The Hamme collection is a spectacular array of ‘hero’ pieces and commissions that demonstrate some of the best of each silversmith’s work. With more than 500 images, Contemporary British Silver Designers shares some of the finest work crafted by 21st-century silversmiths.

9789887506959

Artpower International Publishers 8.5 x 11.25in. 240pp. Available $40.00/CDN$50.00 Hardback

9789881468871

Artpower International Publishers 9.25 x 11.375in. 288pp., 400 col. January 2022 $45.00/CDN$57.50 Hardback

9781788841603

ACC Art Books 9.375 x 11.75in. 240pp., 300 col. May 2022 $65.00/CDN$85.00 Hardback