High Tide: Queensland Design Now - Couverture rigide

Bird, Jason

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0987228145 ISBN 13 : 9780987228147

Editeur : Uro Publications, 2015

Synopsis

Once best known for its beaches and idyllic, tropical climate, over the past decade Queensland has emerged as a wellspring of design innovation. 'Hightide' is the first book to capture the output of this vibrant centre of contemporary Australian design. Sumptuously presented, 'Hightide' features furniture, object and industrial design by some of Australia's most highly regarded creative talents, including Alexander Lotersztain, Christina Waterson, Marc Harrison and many others. With critical contributions from Paul McGillick, editor-in-chief of InDesign and Habitus magazines, Robert Forster, of iconic Australian rock group, the Go-Betweens, and others, 'Hightide' considers how Queensland's qualities of place have informed the development of its unique design culture. Comprehensive specifications, photography, and a product index are included, together with insights from the designers themselves into their inspirations and obsessions. An ideal resource for design hunters and professionals alike.AUTHOR: Australian designer Jason Bird began his illustrious career in furniture and design at one of the largest commercial architectural lighting manufacturers in his country. After relocating to the US, he was commissioned for various projects, including designing a track lighting range for a Fortune 150 company. Illustrated throughout

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Once best known for its beaches and idyllic, tropical climate, over the past decade Queensland has emerged as a wellspring of design innovation. Hightide is the first book to capture the output of this vibrant centre of contemporary Australian design. Sumptuously presented, Hightide features furniture, object and industrial design by some of Australia's most highly regarded creative talents, including Alexander Lotersztain, Christina Waterson, Marc Harrison and many others. With critical contributions from Paul McGillick, editor-in-chief of InDesign and Habitus magazines, Robert Forster, of iconic Australian rock group, the Go- Betweens, and others, Hightide considers how Queensland's qualities of place have informed the development of its unique design culture. Comprehensive specifications, photography, and a product index are included, together with insights from the designers themselves into their inspirations and obsessions. An ideal resource for design hunters and professionals alike.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Uro Publications
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0987228145
• ISBN 13: 9780987228147
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible