KGID Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design - Hardcover

B�hm, Florian

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9780714844312: KGID Konstantin Grcic Industrial Design

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ISBN 10: 0714844314 ISBN 13: 9780714844312

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2005

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Young German designer Konstantin Grcic, winner of the Compasso d'Oro (Milan, 2001) among other awards, is an established figure in the international scene. From his initial training as a cabinet-maker, Grcic retains the hands-on approach and sensitivity to materials of a craftsman. His foray into contemporary design at the Royal College of Art in London, added a new dimension to his fascination with making things. As a result, every one of his products is informed by his research into the history of design and architecture, and a passion for technology. The book presents the work of KGID, show-casing a portfolio and offering a rare insight into the design process through the various stages of product's development. Conceived by Florian Bohm and Konstantin Grcic and illustrated with sketches, computer renderings and photographs, this is the first publication on one of the most interesting and prolific designers working today.

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About the Author:

Florian Boehm was founding partner and director of Scheppe Boehm Associates (1994-2003), a multidisciplinary creative office developing corporate communication identities for countries and brands. In 2004, he set up his own practice focusing on photography, visual research and publishing. Pierre Doze is a journalist and writer specializing in design. He has published monographs on the work of Philipe Starck, Patrick Jouin and Christophe Pillet among others. Francesca Picchi is a design writer, curator and editor at Domus.

Review:

'Perfectly conceived industrial design that covers everything from plastic bins to aluminium stacking chairs inspired by a football. And its' Gr-chitch, by the way.' (Guardian) 'The enigmatic designer who's challenging the look and feel of everything that surrounds us ... an original hands-on monograph full of great photographs that relish showing both how finished designs come to be tweaked and refined, and how they end up being used.' (Fiona Rattray, Observer magazine) 'Now this is the way to do a monograph: a portrait of the processes and motivations behind Grcic's work. A lot more enlightening than the usual vanity projects.' (Icon)

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