Designed in Germany Since 1949

Year: 1990
Publisher: Prestel, Munich
Edition: 1st
Language: EN
Pages: 280
Condition: VG
Cover condition: G
Binding: HC
Ft: 30,5*24,8*2,8 cm. 1200 gr.

- "Designed in Germany Since 1949" is an influential survey work on German post-war design, compiled by Michael Erlhoff and Bernd Busch, commissioned by the Rat für Formgebung (German Design Council).
- Content and Relevance:
This book is a fascinating and essential reference work that provides a comprehensive overview of industrial design in Germany from the founding of the Federal Republic and the German Democratic Republic in 1949 until the end of the Cold War.
Comparative Perspective: The book's unique feature is that it highlights the fertile, dual evolution of design under two different systems (socialism in the East and capitalism in the West).
Designers and Institutions:
Important designers and influential institutions are covered, such as Dieter Rams (West) and Rudolf Horn (East), and the Hochschule für Gestaltung (HfG) Ulm.
Historical Overview: It covers industrial designs from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and the more experimental forms of the 1980s, featuring essays and illustrations.
Reference Work: Due to its wealth of supplementary data, it is considered an indispensable reference work for design enthusiasts and professionals.