The Grab Bag
BOOK REVIEWS
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Victor Papanek
Thames & Hudson, New York, 1995
US$19.95
Twenty-five years after the publication of his influential book "Design For The Real World," Victor Papanek tackles environmental issues related to design, from the perspective of the designer. Here, environmentally responsible design is not approached via reductionist analytical methodologies; instead, the intent of the designer is examined and discussed under various topics such as the spiritual in design, vernacular design, fashion, convenience, and shared products. This book gives a good, wide-ranging introduction to the issues, which are illustrated with many examples. If you're looking for an in-depth discussion of the philosophical issues and their transition into practice, this book isn't it. Even so, it is a useful new addition for both students of design and professional practitioners.
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Available from: PRe Consultants
Bergstaat 6, 3811 NH Amersfoort
The Netherlands
Tel: 31 33 4611046
Fax: 31 33 4652853
e-mail: pre@sara.nl
Price: Dfl 25.- (about Cdn$25>
Twenty-five years after the publication of his influential book "Design For The Real World," Victor Papanek tackles environmental issues related to design, from the perspective of the designer. Here, environmentally responsible design is not approached via reductionist analytical methodologies; instead, the intent of the designer is examined and discussed under various topics such as the spiritual in design, vernacular design, fashion, convenience, and shared products. This book gives a good, wide-ranging introduction to the issues, which are illustrated with many examples. If you're looking for an in-depth discussion of the philosophical issues and their transition into practice, this book isn't it. Even so, it is a useful new addition for both students of design and professional practitioners.
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