Everyone is interested in design nowadays; figures such as Philippe Starck are as venerated and well known as more traditional artists. But where the literature on fine art is vast, with innumerable histories and dictionaries flooding the market, design is still comparatively ill-served. The Design Encyclopedia aims to provide an account of the still largely unknown story of design. The book covers design throughout the world, from Japan to Finland. Manufacturers and key designers since the late 19th century are covered alphabetically, with biographical accounts of careers, listings of major works and exhibitions, and bibliographies for further reading.

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Mel Byars is a design expert. He lectures throughout the world and is the author of numerous bestselling books on design.