Collapsible: The Genius of Space-Saving Design
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0811832368 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The ingenuity of man-made collapsibles is confirmed by Per Mollerup, internationally-known Danish designer and director of Mollrup Designlab in Copenhagen. and A.J. Some chair and tables are designed to be stackable, as are glasses and cups. Things that pop up include books with 3-D graphics that fold and unfold as the pages are turned. Found in King Tut's tomb, the bed has copper hinges that allow it to be folded into thirds. Collapsible covers the concept, methods and applications of a significant design principle
A Great Resource ken k Per Mollerup has gathered some wonderful examples of utility and whimsy from around the world, and used those examples to illustrate "The Genius of Space Saving Design".As an Industrtial Designer and Manufacturer, I loved this book as a way to recharge the creative side, reinforce the practical side, and marvel at the imagination and inspiration of other designers.As
Why collapse? Internationally renowned Danish designer Per Mollerup answers with every imaginable example from the past and present. The first ever of its kind, Collapsible is a comprehensive survey of all that breaks down, balls up, pulls apart, and stacks together. Gadgets galore! Everything from cameras that collapse to keyboards that curl. Collapsible is both an ode to ingenuity and an album for inspiration!. Murphy beds, folding scooters, portable showersthey're all here. The inclusion of a Swiss army knife shouldn't come as a surprise, but what about a retractable bulletproof vest, circa 1918? With over 530 illustrations, this book is a must-have for design aficionados and anyone who has an affinity for clever product design
. Per Mollerup Designer and author Per Mollerup is director of Mollerup Designlab, a Copenhagen--based communication design studio specializing in corporate identity and environmental sign systems