Design is something that many of us rarely think about, yet it pervades every aspect of our lives from the clothes we wear to the simple items we use every day, like the spoon and toothbrush. When Design Really Works takes a deeper look at the objects that enrich our lives through the examination of 80 classic designs that have stood the test of time through the centuries. Selected by the expert eye of distinguished art and design historian Susie Hodge, the entries in this book include stunning, full-color images and fascinating analyses of The Polaroid Camera, The stiletto shoe, and The Coca-Cola glass bottle, and the Zippo lighter.
Divided into ten categories, from beauty and communication to convenience and expression, the defining quality of each design is dissected to draw the reader's attention to the aspects that have made it so successful for so long.
Biographies of the featured designers round out this compact yet comprehensive guide.