Le Design Japonais Depuis 1945 : Un Panorama Complet

For the Japanese, the concept of design is not limited to functional or material aspects: it is rooted in ancient cultural rituals and practices. Objects are the fruit of reflection; the meeting of craft traditions and technological innovations results in objects that are both useful and timelessly beautiful.

Beyond the great icons of Japanese design - the Kikkoman soy sauce bottle, the Yanagi butterfly stool, the Sony Walkman - the products and objects created in Japan over the last seventy years delight the eye and command admiration. With more than 80 designers and hundreds of objects, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the designers, creators, craftsmen and companies that have shaped modern design.