Design Blog (Page 239)

The chaise-longue by Le Corbusier, the radio by Rams, the chair by Eames – designers make things into cult objects and become icons themselves. But who knows which coupé was designed by Frua, which limousine by Engel, which station wagon by Opron?

For a long time, car design was considered anonymous; the designers stood in the shadow of the perception of the invention, even though their plans can be found on the roads in millions.

This richly illustrated book captures the origin of a profession. It maps the development of car design based on a comprehensive introduction and the career biographies of over 200 selected designers who contributed to the creation of cars and many different associated products in the USA, Europe, and Japan between 1900 and 2000.

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The Best Dutch Book Designs 2020

The “Best Dutch Book Designs 2019” presents a comprehensive overview of the 33 selections made during this difficult yet rewarding process. The catalogue includes detailed information about each publication, its technical execution, and unique insights into the significant aspects that made each one a cut above the rest.Read More →

This book has a carefully chosen collection of interiors, such as historic canal houses, restored farms, and green homes owned by interior designers, product designers, architects, and artists. These homes were built or renovated to bring them into the 21st century in a way typical of the Dutch: they are friendly to the environment, make creative use of space, are full of colour and charm, and never take themselves too seriously.

Each house in the book shows how the people there think and feel, from the converted factory space of designer Piet Hein Eek in Eindhoven to the biodynamic garden of artist Claudy Jongstra’s farmhouse in Spannum, where camomile grows.

Coming Home shows fun ideas and easy ways to add style to your home. Whether it’s the traditional “lowlands” style of mixing old and new, faded and welcoming, into a casual chic, or a quirky reimagining of a space that shows a bit of eccentricity, this book shows why so many people love the Netherlands and how we can all learn from them.Read More →