From architects and product designers to textileartists and digital innovators,Women Designprofiles a selection of the most dynamic female designersfrom the modern era,showcasing their finest work and celebratingtheir enduring influence. Design throughout history has been profoundlyshaped and enhanced by the creativity of women;as practitioners,commentators,educators and commissioners.But in a narrativethat eagerly promotestheir male counterparts,their contributionsare alltoo often overlooked.Women Designseeks to redress that balance,delving into the lives and works of some of the most talented design minds of the 20th and 21st centuries,from architects and artists to designers of all stripes. Through 21 engaging profiles,Women Designrediscoversand revels in the work ofpioneers such asEileen Gray,Lora Lamm and Lella Vignelli,whileshining a spotlight on modern-day trailblazers includingKazuyo Sejima,Hella Jongerius and Neri Oxman.Richly illustrated with beautiful archival imagery,this isa rareglimpseintotheworking worlds of some of the most influentialforces incontemporary design. Detailed text from design historian Libby Sellers brings the lives and work of these fascinating women to life,exploring how they overcame the challenges of working in a male-dominated world in order to see their groundbreaking creative visions realised. This book is an invaluable work,a must-read for anyone who claims to know about design,and an inspiring insight into the lives and legacies of 21 truly brilliant women whose work has irrevocably shaped the world around us today. "A fascinating insight into the women who have shaped the way we live" -ELLE DECORATION
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLCISBN: 9780711267404Number of pages: 176Dimensions: 244 x 195 mm
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"Women Designassumes the Herculean task of highlighting women's contributions to design-including architecture,industrial design,digital design,and graphics-from the 20th century to the present day. It has no business being just 176 pages,but author Libby Sellers,a prominent British gallerist and curator,manages to pack a wealth of information in profiles of 21 women designers. Historic pioneers such as Denise Scott Brown,Ray Eames,and Lella Vignelli get their due,as well as contemporary stars like Neri Oxman,Patricia Urquiola,and Kazuyo Sejima....This book attempts to correct the narrative,and it tells some rollicking stories along the way.'Co.Design "A fascinating insight into the women who have shaped the way we live"Elle Decoration
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