EXPERIMENTAL ECO-DESIGN. Architecture/Fashion/Product

EXPERIMENTAL ECO-DESIGN. Architecture/Fashion/Product 

This book highlights new ways of thinking about sustainable design. It is a collection of outstanding and innovative product, graphic, fashion, and environmental designs. The thoughts of the world’s leading designers—Ezio Manzini (Italy), Ed Van Hinte (the Netherlands), Droog members Richard Hutten (the Netherlands) and Bless (France), Tom Dixon (UK), Jan Dranger (Sweden) and Edwin Datschefski (UK)—provide grounding in the materials, methods, and processes behind outstanding projects.

Experimental Eco Design offers inspirational reading for anyone interested in green design, while behind-the-scenes profiles of key companies and individuals enables working designers to further their knowledge of good working practice and techniques. A directory offers an extensive source listing of materials, manufacturers, design studios, and organisations.

• Profiles world leaders in sustainable design
• Covers both the concepts and practicalities of sustainable design
• Includes an extensive ‘green’ reference section

About The Author

Cara Brower and Rachel Mallory are graduates of the University of Cincinnati’s prestigious five-year graphic design and co-op programme with a range of world-class designers, including Karim Rashid, Landor Associates, Open, and Hasbro. Rachel is a trained industrial designer who lives in California. Cara, a trained graphic designer, lives in New York. Zachary Ohlman is a freelance graphic designer working and living between Paris, France, and Louisville, Kentucky