Furnish edited by R. Klanten, S. Lovell, B. Meyer

Review:

Furniture and Interior Design for the 21st Century

To restore and renew my inspiration — books have always been the main source. Today, to be a well-rounded designer you need to be opened to multi-disciplines contributions to the current state of the industry. As the barrier between art and design narrows, guess we could say that we are indeed in an era where esthetics are an important aspect of modern life from the mundane to the most extravagant.

Furnish is an eloquent, polished and concise overview of the now scene in product and interior design. Each sections is documented with a well researched list of projects. The introductory text which sets the context methodically, is non-verbose, making it an easy and enlightening read. But the best part is the staggering quality of examples that spans the pages.

I was utterly surprised and tickled by the scope of what is going on out there — that I did not know of — and grateful to both fill the void and tap into what the object is or can become. Grateful too, that there is a sizable portion dedicated to experimental, rapid prototyping and questioning why do we need stuff anyway.

How to think like a great graphic designer by Debbie Millman

Review:

This is the book I'm completely fascinated by at the moment. Written by Debbie Millman and based on her interviews for which she really shows great talent for debunking relevent tidbits, you will find insights, that will prove true jewels. Don't be fooled by the title... the content has more depth than just aspiring to be one of those.. or just another name dropping fest.

Here is an excerpt - to size the tone.

I am inspired and stirred and keenly amused and surprised all the while being poked at evaluating my own assertions about how to create great design.