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12 | ART & DESIGN NEW THIS SEASON ALSO AVAILABLE ISBN: 978-0-7643-6405-1 Size: 7" x 7" (177 x 177 mm) Pages: 112 Price: $24.99 Illustrations: 65 color illustrations Binding: hardcover BISAC: DESIGN / General AVAILABLE APRIL What Is Good Design? A simple question without a simple answer Lisa S. Roberts There are many books explaining the world of art, but practically none that introduce readers to the tenets of good design. This book fills that gap. Reduces complex and sometimes abstract ideas to simple, clear language, illustrated by delightful cut-paper art A fun gift book for creatives of all ages, written by a product designer, lecturer, and trustee at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art What do a folding bicycle, umbrella, toilet brush, and water bottle all have in common? They are examples of good design—something we often recognize but can’t express in words. This graphically delightful book is guaranteed to raise readers’ Design IQ by defining the seven characteristics of good design. Each chapter describes one characteristic, accompanied by five product examples illustrated in cut-paper art. The colorful artwork and clear, simple language make complex and sometimes abstract ideas easy to understand, even for those without a design background. Creatives of all ages will enjoy learning about a wide range of smartly designed, everyday objects that work well, look beautiful, open our minds to new ideas, and stand the test of time. About the Author Philadelphia-based Lisa S. Roberts has been working in the design industry for over 40 years as a product designer, author, host of a TV docuseries on design, and lecturer. She is a trustee at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Author Location: Philadelphia, PA Contents Good design 1. Works Well 2. Looks Good 3. Opens Our Mind to New Ideas 4. Improves Lives 5. Gives Us Joy 6. Is Innovative 7. Stands the Test of Time Featured products by designers Philippe Starck, James Dyson, Karim Rashid, Ettore Sottsass, Charles and Ray Eames, Irving Harper, Matti Walker, George Nelson, Isamu Noguchi, Ron Arad, and more ALEXANDER GIRARD DESIGNS FOR HERMAN MILLER 978-0-7643-1579-4 192 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) | HC $49.99 US / £45.99 GBP / $72 CAD LUXURY DESIGN FOR LIVING 978-0-7643-5421-2 288 pp. | 9" x 12" (228 x 304 mm) | HC $60.00 US / £54.99 GBP / $86.00 CAD ISBN 978-0-7643-6405-1