Design and Culture

"Design and Culture: A Transdisciplinary History is a dynamic and comprehensive guide that provides a valuable and fascinating analysis of the rich tapestry of design stories within the historical fabric of technological innovations. The book reintroduces to a new generation the world of great exponents of design, whose approaches to design within the cultural context have influenced and transformed the world in the twentieth century and beyond." —Suresh Sethi, James Avery Endowed Chair, School of Art + Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

"Maurice Barnwell focuses on the connections and links between ideas, people, and products in different fields and how they relate to societal evolution. This book uses the great design exhibitions to explore that change and to highlight the contribution of designers to the larger project of transforming our lives and our culture." —Luigi Ferrara, Dean, Centre for Arts, Design and Information Technology, George Brown College

"This well-researched volume will interest those studying design, design history, visual culture, cultural studies, and the history of technology. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers." —CHOICE