Product Description

"Area_2" is the newest volume in Phaidon's acclaimed "Area" series, and features 100 of the world's most interesting emerging graphic designers, as chosen by 10 of the most respected figures in the field. Within, more than 1,500 images reveal the talents and trends of contemporary graphic design as it has evolved over the past five years. Each of the book's 100 four-page sections is devoted to the work of a single designer, and includes a critical essay written by the relevant curator. Featured design ranges from posters to books to typography - and beyond. By gathering together the best work of the most intriguing up-and-coming graphic designers, "Area_2" promises to be an invaluable resource for students, designers, and anyone interested in the visual trends shaping our culture. Today's most interesting graphic design is showcased in this comprehensive international survey.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23533 in Books
• Published on: 2008-03-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 512 pages

Icon, June 2008
'If you want to know what's hip, smart and fresh in international graphic design, here's a surefooted guide.'

Design Week, 10 April 2008
'Area_2 is undoubtedly a cut above - a model in how to curate, organise and present graphic design in book form.'

About the Author
Ellen Lupton is the Curator of Contemporary Design at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York and has written and lectured widely on design and contemporary culture

Customer Reviews

Excellent source of inspiration
I know this is a book that I'll look through time and time again and always find something that I missed before. It's possible to find inspiration anywhere but it's always handy to have a concentrated source such as this.