1,000 Product Designs: Form, Function, and Technology from Around the World (1000 Series)

Product design has changed dramatically in recent years as everything, from computers to microwaves to MP3 players, has become more compact and more powerful. Less seems to be more, as everything becomes portable and more user friendly. 1,000 Product Designs features the most innovative designs in recent years. This unprecedented collection of products from all over the globe is a window into different cultures and societies, featuring everything from furnishings to personal items and accessories to electronics.

Eric Chan’s firm, Ecco Design, specializes in product identity and development. Ecco works with companies such as Herman Miller, Virgin, Toyota, LG Electronics, and Lenovo. ID Magazine named Chan among the 40 most influential designers in the U.S.