When Design Really Works

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 analysis ofThe Polaroid cameraThe stiletto shoeThe Zippo lighterThe Coca-Cola contour glass bottleThe safety pinDivided into ten categories--from beauty and communication to convenience and expression--the defining qualities of each design is dissected to draw the readers attention to the aspects that have made it so successful for so long.