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Język Rzeczy (2013)

by Deyan Sudjic(Favorite Author)

3.61 of 5 Votes: 2

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English

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History & Biography

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review 1: Mass consumption is something that many of us have grown to detest, yet paradoxically, we continue to engage in it on a daily basis. Sudjic's book, among other things, attempts to explain why we continue along the path set out for us by manufacturers, designers and bankers--to consume as much as possible as frequently as possible--in a world that must deal with shrinking natural resources, a global economic crunch and a spiritual/intellectual void that has been filled with objects of desire. It is his analysis of desire that is most compelling. He doesn't look down on it entirely, but rather sees it as a powerful force that can be productive as well as destructive. The analysis presented in this book is refreshing in its approach to the history of design, yet never evades ... morelarger social justice issues such as the connection between mass over-consumption and global poverty. Definitely worth reading.
review 2: What does a Tizio lamp have in common with the safety catch of a Walther PPK (the red dot)? Why do cell phone cameras click even though they no longer have a shutter? How does currency design convey the image of the country it represents? Is the bakelite rotary phone the most perfect functional design ever? Why does Ikea serve meatballs everywhere in the world? Deyan Sudjic explains the subtleties of design in this clever and insightful essay using everyday examples that provoke a very satisfying ""aha!"" recognition. less

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