The Phaidon Design Classics collection is published in three volumes, presenting 999 industrial design products from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
The products were selected and classed as “classics” by a panel of design experts, and stand out for their impeccable design and functionality. When they were first produced, these objects were “pioneering” in design terms, and they have kept their aesthetic value unchanged over the years. They continue to influence the evolution of industrial design to this day.
With 950 pages and more than 4,000 images, Phaidon Design Classics is an impressive and extensive survey of the evolution of industrial design, from the production of the first pin to the iPod.
The products are arranged chronologically, and the illustrations are enriched with original drawings, archive photographs, vintage advertisements, prototype designs and patents.
The Phaidon Design Classics collection is available in print for €150, and has recently also been released in digital form as an app for iPad owners. For more information, visit the website:
