Designing products with future generations in mind
Consumers are increasingly sensitive and concerned about sustainability. Indeed, a recent study of purchasing habits shows demand for sustainable offerings remains strong—despite the economic downturn. According to a Cone Consumer Survey (February 2009), 44 percent of consumers say their "green" buying habits remain unchanged despite the current economy, and one-third of consumers say they are even more likely to buy green today than they were previously.
Sustainability is not a passing fashion, and people are constantly searching for more information, products and innovations in this area. Designers, in turn, are responding with elegant, efficient, low-impact products that look towards a sustainable future. This book brings together over 100 such innovative and award-winning projects from over 20 countries, launched by leading design offices and companies worldwide, including IDEO, IBM, and New Deal Design.
Featuring reusable products from water bottles and diapers to solar- and wind-powered goods; clocks that run by reacting with soil; air and water purifiers; coffins and urns for sustainable funerals; paper made from elephant and sheep dung—as well as eco-friendly chocolates, bikinis, guitars, energy efficient appliances and much more—this is a state-of-the-art update on the sustainable revolution in product design
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Julius Wiedemann was born in Brazil, studied graphic design and marketing, and was an art editor for digital and design magazines in Tokyo. His many TASCHEN digital and media titles include Animation Now!, Advertising Now! the Web Design series, and 1000 Favorite Websites.
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Dalcacio Reis was born in Brazil and trained as a product designer in Rio de Janeiro before joining Ana Couto Branding & Design, one of the region's top branding offices. After managing several projects in Latin America, Reis pursued an MBA in Sustainable Business, in order to help shape a new era of product development and consumer behaviour.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is a terrific book, with many innovative products. A very diverse and inspiring collection. I'm planning to use this in teaching materials and processes to my design students.
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Color photos of interiors and products alike make this a top pick!
November 18, 2010
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Product Design in the Sustainable Era is a fine pick for not only college-level business collections, but collections where the arts border into business territory. It provides a highly illustrated worldwide survey of companies and products that are being geared to environmental awareness, presenting a tri-lingual text as it surveys products and revolutionary designs for readers in both the U.S. and Europe. Color photos of interiors and products alike make this a top pick!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I just received my copy of Product Design in a Sustainable Era and I am extremely impressed. Such a great resource for all that is Eco. I discovered so many innovative products and Green companies that I had never heard of. Enjoy!!!
Monica Ralli
UrthBags Eco-Chic Handbags
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Monica Ralli
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A good book to get inspired
A general perspective of ecodesign products. You can see different materials.Can see some common materials application in new concepts, especially with wood.
Published 1 month ago by Marco Filipe Nabais Balsinha
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nice book, excellent!
very good quality, nice book. worth reading. kept this book beside my bed so that I can read it every night before go to bed. really enjoy it.
Published 19 months ago by Yue Pan
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