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Book Synopsis
A comprehensive, genre-defining survey of children's product and furniture design from Bauhaus to today

Trade Review

"For older, design-savvy and style-conscious kids or those interested in product, lighting and furniture design."—City Kids

"At a time when the market for well-made, innovative objects for children is undergoing a transformative, and global explosion, Design for Children documents the evolution of craftsmanship, exceptional production and modern aesthetics throughout this increasingly important field of design."—AbsolutelyMama.co.uk

"Catalogues 450 of the most enduring designs created exclusively for children."—Western Living Magazine

"Elegant, radical, fun: Children's toys that even adults will cherish."—CNN Style

"Design for Children outlines the history of children's design through seven categories: Play, Ride, Learn, Eat, Create, Sit, and Sleep. By spotlighting more than 450 designs created exclusively for children (toys, furniture, tableware, textiles, lights, vehicles, and more) this book thoroughly explores the benefit of thoughtful child-centric design."—Metropolis Online

"A 536-page history lesson on child-oriented design... Preserve[s] the timeless designs of yesteryear and promote[s] the quality ones that still exist today."—Cool Hunting

"Gorgeous."—Fortune

"[A] vibrant compendium."—Financial Times

"Oodles of creations... Should excite design-conscious parents."—Totally Dublin (Ireland)

"This book is a perfect reminder of the joy of the season, featuring more than 450 of the most creative and clever designs for kids. With toys dating back nearly a century, the book is bound to bring back childhood memories."—Azure Magazine Online

"Everything wonderful designed for kids over the past 100 years, in a book one can't help but wish were a catalog."—Curbed

"A delightful encyclopedia of childhood toys and objects that shaped us. Props for including non-Western toys."—Quartz

Design for Children

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    A Hardback by Kimberlie Birks, Lora Appleton

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      Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 10/10/2018
      ISBN13: 9780714875194, 978-0714875194
      ISBN10: 0714875198
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A comprehensive, genre-defining survey of children's product and furniture design from Bauhaus to today

      Trade Review

      "For older, design-savvy and style-conscious kids or those interested in product, lighting and furniture design."—City Kids

      "At a time when the market for well-made, innovative objects for children is undergoing a transformative, and global explosion, Design for Children documents the evolution of craftsmanship, exceptional production and modern aesthetics throughout this increasingly important field of design."—AbsolutelyMama.co.uk

      "Catalogues 450 of the most enduring designs created exclusively for children."—Western Living Magazine

      "Elegant, radical, fun: Children's toys that even adults will cherish."—CNN Style

      "Design for Children outlines the history of children's design through seven categories: Play, Ride, Learn, Eat, Create, Sit, and Sleep. By spotlighting more than 450 designs created exclusively for children (toys, furniture, tableware, textiles, lights, vehicles, and more) this book thoroughly explores the benefit of thoughtful child-centric design."—Metropolis Online

      "A 536-page history lesson on child-oriented design... Preserve[s] the timeless designs of yesteryear and promote[s] the quality ones that still exist today."—Cool Hunting

      "Gorgeous."—Fortune

      "[A] vibrant compendium."—Financial Times

      "Oodles of creations... Should excite design-conscious parents."—Totally Dublin (Ireland)

      "This book is a perfect reminder of the joy of the season, featuring more than 450 of the most creative and clever designs for kids. With toys dating back nearly a century, the book is bound to bring back childhood memories."—Azure Magazine Online

      "Everything wonderful designed for kids over the past 100 years, in a book one can't help but wish were a catalog."—Curbed

      "A delightful encyclopedia of childhood toys and objects that shaped us. Props for including non-Western toys."—Quartz

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