A comprehensive guide which embraces all modern design's numerous manifestations: graphics, products, interiors, furniture, and industrial and architectural design. It also looks at the dramatic changes which have influenced design and its uses in the 20th century.
Exploring the intersection of design and political economies, this book reveals how design has become integral to neoliberal systems. It examines its influence across various domains, including urban strategies, commercial processes, and government policy-making, highlighting the critical role design plays in shaping contemporary economic landscapes.
This comprehensive A-Z guide embraces all of modern design's numerous manifestations: graphics, products, interiors, furniture, industrial and architectural design. Guy Julier examines not only the work of important designers world-wide, but also the many dramatic changes that have influenced design and its uses in the 20th century.
Exploring the social impact of design, this revised edition delves into how culture and economics influence everyday objects and spaces. It examines the intricate relationships between design objects, designers, producers, and consumers, highlighting their collective role in shaping experiences. Additionally, the book addresses the transformative effects of new communication networks and technology on the design process, offering fresh insights into the evolving landscape of design in contemporary society.