About this title: This book, and the exhibition that it accompanies, documents the innovative objects that designers have created to answer people's needs, both physical and psychological. Physical objects include shelters for victims of disasters and homeless people, hideaway furniture, and personal armor and protective gear, while psychological objects include those that thwart identity theft, offer self-defense, and provide comforting reassurance. The objects presented here reflect how good design goes hand-in-hand with personal needs. This book includes an introductory essay by Paola Antonelli, Curator in ...
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: The Museum Of Modern Art, New York
Date published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780870705809ISBN:0870705806
Description: Fine. 0870705806. Exhibition catalog. Museum of Modern Art, New York. This book presents a wealth of contemporary design products and prototypes from all over the world that address the issues of protection and security in our everyday lives. Fully illustrated in color.; tall 8vo 9"-10" tall; 216 pp. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Date published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780870705809ISBN:0870705806
Description: New. This book, and the exhibition that it accompanies, documents the innovative objects that designers have created to answer people's needs, both physical and psychological. Physical objects include shelters for victims of disasters and homeless people, ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Museum of Modern Art
Date published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780870705809ISBN:0870705806
Description: New. Design Takes on Risk. Distributed on behalf of The Museum of Modern Art. Features designs and objects in areas such as protective gear, everyday safety devices, emergency shelters, life support equipment, bioengineering and emergency vehicles. Exhibit... read more
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