This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the stories behind the objects that surround us. It delves deep into the world of industrial design, unraveling the complexities of how these products came to be. With its broad approach, it expertly explores the various factors that have influenced the designs we know today, from the creativity of designers to economic and social pressures. With captivating illustrations to accompany the insightful text, this book provides a fascinating journey into the world of design.

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The products of industry are omnipresent; at home, in the street, they form the man-made landscape of our lives. The author's highly original, broadly based approach shows how many and how diverse are the forces that have shaped the manufactured forms surrounding us during the past two the creativity of individual designers and design teams, technical innovations, economic and social pressures, and always the simultaneous and conflicting demands for continuity and change. 180 illus.

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