Intuitive and Visual: New Design History Textbook Released - 'Learning Design History Through Illustrations: A Comprehensive Guide from Graphics to Products and Culture'
MdN has released 'Learning Design History Through Illustrations,' a book that allows readers to intuitively understand the history of design through illustrations and diagrams.
MdN Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Toru Ogawa), a publisher under the Impress Group specializing in design media, has released 'Learning Design History Through Illustrations: A Comprehensive Guide from Graphics to Products and Culture,' a book designed to help readers intuitively understand the history of design through visual aids.
'Learning Design History Through Illustrations: A Comprehensive Guide from Graphics to Products and Culture'
https://books.mdn.co.jp/books/3225303039/
This book is a significantly updated version of the 2015 publication 'Picture-Based Design History,' now featuring the latest topics to make learning the history of design even more accessible. By visualizing 80 key topics—focusing on representative works and designers—readers can instantly grasp the atmosphere and imagery of each era. The book covers a wide range of fields, including graphics, products, fine arts, movements, and subcultures, making it an ideal resource for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge.
The book also includes numerous design terms that have emerged since the 21st century. Symbolic illustrations help explain IT-related fields and abstract concepts that are often difficult to understand through text alone, providing a broad overview of design history from ancient times to the present day.
Recommended for:
・Those learning design history for the first time
・Those interested in the relationship between design and culture across different historical periods
・Those who want to learn about the iconic works and designers of each era
Book Contents:
The book introduces 80 essential design history topics chronologically through illustrations.
■ Prehistory – 1200s: Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Romanesque styles
■ 1200s – 1800s: Gothic, Renaissance, Gutenberg, Baroque, Rococo
■ 1800s – 1950s: Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Cubism, Russian Avant-Garde, Bauhaus, Modernism, etc.
■ 1950s – 2000s: Organic Design, 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Eco-design, Postmodernism, No-Design, Universal Design, etc.
■ 2000s – Present: UI/UX Design, Social Design, Flat Design, Communication Design, Creative Commons, etc.
Key Features:
・Extensive coverage of design terms from the 2000s onwards, including IT-related topics
・Easy-to-understand explanatory text for beginners
・Numerous illustrations, including a 16-page color frontispiece
Author Profiles:
Masaru Ishikawa [Illustration, Supervision, Design]: Visual designer and representative of mi e ru. Born in 1974, he graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts. After working in design studios in Germany and Italy, he established the design firm 'mi e ru' in 2009. Member of JAGDA and part-time lecturer at Asagaya College of Art and Design.
Flair Co., Ltd. [Writing, Editing]: An editorial production company established in 1985, specializing in planning, editing, and design for books, magazines, and advertisements.
Specifications:
Co-authored by Masaru Ishikawa and Flair
Price: 2,200 yen (2,000 yen + 10% tax)
A5 size / 192 pages / 16-page color frontispiece / 2-color body text
ISBN: 978-4-295-20831-0