Internationally acclaimed designer Lotta Jansdotter reinvents the craft book and reinforces her global appeal with this rare glimpse into the studios of accomplished artists, crafters, and designers around the world. Open Studios takes us on a tour through Lotta's favorite cities: Brooklyn, New York, where she lives; Stockholm, where she grew up; and Tokyo, where she has traveled extensively. Hundreds of color photographs showcase each artist's studio while personal interviews reveal how they organize their supplies, use their space, and—most importantly—where they find inspiration. The featured makers include graphic designers, photographers, ceramic artists, printers, and more—each offering a unique perspective on how to shape, decorate, and organize (or not!)a creative space.
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Lotta Jansdotter is a self-taught designer who sells her products and designs across the globe. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Jenny Hallengren lives and works as a freelance photographer in Stockholm, Sweden.
Jenny Hallengren lives and works as a freelance photographer in Stockholm, Sweden.
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Scandinavian-born Lotta Jansdotter is a self-taught designer who markets her products and designs online and to hundreds of stores worldwide. Lotta's contemporary organic designs reflect her deep appreciation for nature's limitless beauty juxtaposed with a love for modern urban style. She is the author of five books, and her innovative designs adorn stationery, cards, and journals published by Chronicle Books. Lotta's creations have appeared in such magazines as Better Homes and Gardens, Bon Appétit, 7x7, Elle, Real Simple, Lucky, and Domino, and have been shown at Museums of Modern Art in New York City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. She has created custom designs for Herman Miller, San Francisco's de Young Museum, and Barney's of Tokyo among others. Her designs have featured in lifestyle books, how-to-books, and tour guides published in Japan.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Jody McBride
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I bought this book and was disappointed in the low production quality (dark photos, newsprinty-paper) and the lack of inspiring environmental photos. Shots of industrial shelving with indistinguishable materials aren't terribly compelling. I love Lotta's work and enjoyed her printing book; however, this book doesn't measure up and I returned it to Amazon. The editorial accompanying the photos isn't particularly deep nor does it convey the spirit of the artists. I highly recommend Jen Causey's online photo essay "The Makers Project" ([...]) as a far more compelling example of what this subject can inspire and achieve.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A mini global tour of Lotta Jansdotter's favorite designers in 3 different cities and countries. This isn't the first book of it's kind but it looks very different from what you may have already seen. This is not the slick color filled, perfectly placed beauty shot studio tour. Most of the studios have white walls and are simply filled with samples and the materials that the artist use in their work. What makes this book work are the interviews and the intimate pictures of the nooks and crannies of the artist loft. Quite a few organizational ideas can be gleaned from the pictures. If you enjoy Lotta's work this will be a nice addition to your library.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By BobbieSocks
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As a big fan of Lotta Jansdotter, I was so excited to recieve this book. I was not disappointed. If you've enjoyed her last book, Handmade Living, you will love this one. I found it inspiring on many levels: to see other atrist's work, to gain knowledge of what other creative people do with their work space, and to get ideas on how to organize and decorate my future studio.
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A Peek Into the World of Artists
Love this book! Lotta interviews 24 artists around the world, in their studios, and gives us a peek into their worlds. Read more
Published 8 months ago by jefhendrickson
3.0 out of 5 stars
nice glimpses but nothing spectacular
I read this book with a little envy - I wish I were there in person visiting the 24 studios with Lotta Jansdotter so I could open some drawers and get closer-up looks myself. Read more
Published 13 months ago by liberal sprinkles
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I was quite disappointed by this. There are some benefits to looking into other's work spaces and seeing how they organise things but the really disappointing part was the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Una C
1.0 out of 5 stars
sorry I order it
This book was absolutly of no help I didn't even feel that the photos were of any quality, gavee me no new info of ideas
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Published 18 months ago by barbara Kanter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love the content but the book itself may kill me!
I am enjoying this book very much but must look at it in small bits of time because it absolutely reeks of chemical fumes. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Christanne
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Lotta Jandotter visits studios of 24 artists
Lotta's newest book Open Studios is just that. The Swedish born designer Lotta, visits her favorite studios in Brooklyn, Stockholm, and Tokyo. Read more
Published on March 21, 2011 by Ginny Mapes
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