| Reviews |
"Thankfully not just another book about design, but a book about design and society and how they interact. Cheryl Buckley''s book is all the more interesting and relevant to designers, students and anyone interested in the structure of Britishness."Jasper Morrison, "Thankfully not just another book about design, but a book about design and society and how they interact. Cheryl Buckley's book is all the more interesting and relevant to designers, students and anyone interested in the structure of Britishness."Jasper Morrison, Reflecting the book's eclectic sources and methodologies, Designing Modern Britain should be adopted as a key text for a variety of courses across disciplines such as architecture, museum studies, cultural studies, twentieth-century British history, and all the more specialized fields of the history of fasion, art, design, and graphics., This book looks at the relationship between iconic British design and national identity, taking in the furniture, ceramics and textiles that defined twentieth-century Britain., "Thankfully not just another book about design, but a book about design and society and how they interact. Cheryl Buckley''s book is all the more interesting and relevant to designers, students and anyone interested in the structure of Britishness."-Jasper Morrison, "This book looks at the relationship between iconic British design and national identity, taking in the furniture, ceramics and textiles that defined twentieth-century Britain." Grand Designs, "Reflecting the book''s eclectic sources and methodologies, Designing Modern Britain should be adopted as a key text for a variety of courses across disciplines such as architecture, museum studies, cultural studies, twentieth-century British history, and all the more specialized fields of the history of fasion, art, design, and graphics."--Journal of Modern History, "Thankfully not just another book about design, but a book about design and society and how they interact. Cheryl Buckley''s book is all the more interesting and relevant to designers, students and anyone interested in the structure of Britishness."Jasper Morrison, This is a lot more than just another limp-wristed paean to the Routemaster bus. It's a cogently argued design history of the 20th century where society is as important as the objects it generates., "Thankfully not just another book about design, but a book about design and society and how they interact. Cheryl Buckley's book is all the more interesting and relevant to designers, students and anyone interested in the structure of Britishness."-Jasper Morrison, "Reflecting the book''s eclectic sources and methodologies, Designing Modern Britain should be adopted as a key text for a variety of courses across disciplines such as architecture, museum studies, cultural studies, twentieth-century British history, and all the more specialized fields of the history of fasion, art, design, and graphics."-- Journal of Modern History, Thankfully not just another book about design, but a book about design and society and how they interact. Cheryl Buckley's book is all the more interesting and relevant to designers, students and anyone interested in the structure of Britishness., "This book looks at the relationship between iconic British design and national identity, taking in the furniture, ceramics and textiles that defined twentieth-century Britain."--Grand Designs, The scope . . . is almost encyclopaedic, the pace is brisk and the writing style is captivating. Buckley's book covers a tremendous amount of examples of design from various areas of modern life in Britain. Domestic architecture, interior design, shopping and the emerging (urban) consumer culture, fashion and pottery provide recurring and also very much needed points of orientation with the flood of ideas, products, companies, designers and contemporary discussions that engulf the reader. |
| Synopsis |
British culture is marked by indelible icons red double-decker buses, large oak wardrobes, and the compact sleekness of the Mini. But British industrial and product design have long lived in the shadows of architecture and fashion. Cheryl Buckley here delves into the history of British design culture, and in doing so uniquely tracks the evolution of the British national identity. Designing Modern Britain demonstrates how interior design, ceramics, textiles, and furniture craft of the twentieth century contain numerous hallmark examples of British design. The book explores topicsconnected to the British design aesthetic, including the spread of international modernism, the eco-conscious designs of the 1980s and 1990s, and the influence of celebrity product designers and their labels. Buckley also investigates popular nostalgia in recent times, considering how museum and gallery exhibitions have been instrumental in reimagining Britain s past and how the heritage industry has fueled a growing trend among designers of employing images of British culture in their work. A thoughtful look at the aesthetic heritage of a nation that has left its footprint around the globe, Designing Modern Britain will be a valuable text for students and professionals in design.", British culture is marked by indelible icons--red double-decker buses, large oak wardrobes, and the compact sleekness of the Mini. But British industrial and product design have long lived in the shadows of architecture and fashion. Cheryl Buckley here delves into the history of British design culture, and in doing so uniquely tracks the evolution of the British national identity. Designing Modern Britain demonstrates how interior design, ceramics, textiles, and furniture craft of the twentieth century contain numerous hallmark examples of British design. The book explores topics connected to the British design aesthetic, including the spread of international modernism, the eco-conscious designs of the 1980s and 1990s, and the influence of celebrity product designers and their labels. Buckley also investigates popular nostalgia in recent times, considering how museum and gallery exhibitions have been instrumental in reimagining Britain's past and how the heritage industry has fueled a growing trend among designers of employing images of British culture in their work. A thoughtful look at the aesthetic heritage of a nation that has left its footprint around the globe, Designing Modern Britain will be a valuable text for students and professionals in design., British culture is marked by indelible icons--red double-decker buses, large oak wardrobes, and the compact sleekness of the Mini. But British industrial and product design have long lived in the shadows of architecture and fashion. Cheryl Buckley here delves into the history of British design culture, and in doing so uniquely tracks the evolution of the British national identity. "Designing Modern Britain "demonstrates how interior design, ceramics, textiles, and furniture craft of the twentieth century contain numerous hallmark examples of British design. The book explores topics connected to the British design aesthetic, including the spread of international modernism, the eco-conscious designs of the 1980s and 1990s, and the influence of celebrity product designers and their labels. Buckley also investigates popular nostalgia in recent times, considering how museum and gallery exhibitions have been instrumental in reimagining Britain's past and how the heritage industry has fueled a growing trend among designers of employing images of British culture in their work. A thoughtful look at the aesthetic heritage of a nation that has left its footprint around the globe, "Designing Modern Britain" will be a valuable text for students and professionals in design. |
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This book is a fascinating dive into British design history, covering everything from fashion to everyday objects. Buckley's writing is engaging and well-researched, making it easy to appreciate how Britain shaped modern design. The visuals complement the text perfectly, offering a rich look at iconic innovations. A must-read for design lovers and history buffs alike!