New Nordic Design
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500518130 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She is the author of Fashion Scandinavia. . Dorothea Gundtoft is a fashion stylist, writer, and photographer. Her commissions have included work for Dazed & Confused, V magazine, Vogue Italia, and Style
“a must for anyone looking to expand their understanding of the Scandinavian influence on global handmade and industrial design marketplaces” (American Craft)
"Even in todays highly competitive designbook environment, this stands out." according to Ira J. Sitomer. Fresh, interesting examples and superior art direction, but repetitive, not too necessary writing for the somewhat knowledgeable reader, unless you're planning an interview with one of the included personages and want to impress her with knowing where her grandma was born. Should've been more a picture book.. James M Rayback said It is a fine book, but not what I wanted. I was looking for furniture design and this book is more general in outlook. It is a fine book, but not what I wanted.
In addition, interviews with twenty international commentators place their work in a global context. A fresh take on the top contemporary Nordic designers, sure to inspire fans and curators of minimalist design Contemporary Nordic designers are known for their serene, minimal aesthetic and innovative approach to creating pieces of simplistic elegance, from austere lighting designs meant to reflect the quality of light in the northern hemisphere to clean, modern furniture decorating the homes of the region’s most stylish residents.New Nordic Design is not only a comprehensive guide to Nordic designers practicing today but also a source of minimalist inspiration. Profiles of ten influential Nordic designers complement illustrated profiles of fifty contemporary interior and product designers alongside interviews conducted by Dorothea Gundtoft. 200+ illustrations