'An essential sourcebook for geeks, design professionals and hi-tech homeowners alike' Financial Times
Digital by Design surveys the fusion of digital technology, art and design, presenting innovative objects and artworks that are playful, disruptive, functional, radical and responsive. It is a thought-provoking sourcebook of technological innovation and an inspirational survey of visionaries who will shape our products and environment in the years to come.
Leading multi-disciplinary art and design practice Troika has selected more than 100 objects, products and installations that exemplify this progressive new wave of technologically infused art and design. The book’s bold presentation is indicative of Troika’s hands-on knowledge.
Digital by Design begins with an introduction to the new possibilities offered by technological innovation, featuring products and cutting-edge objects by current designers and engineers. The book includes incisive interviews with some of the most visionary practitioners and critics in the field – Dunne & Raby, Ron Arad, Steven Sacks and Machiko Kusahara. A comprehensive reference section includes designers’ biographies.
'If in our credit-crunched, carbon-heavy and over heated world you find yourself disillusioned with the very notion of technological progress, you may find that 'Digital By Design' is just the tonic you need'
V&A Magazine
'Very insightful'
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Format: Paperback
Size: 27.0 x 20.5 cm
Extent: 304 pp
Illustrations: 423
Publication date: 2 August 2010
ISBN: 9780500289013