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# Design: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Cultural Histories)

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Buy Design: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Cultural Histories) by DK, Miller, Judith, Smithsonian Institution (ISBN: 9780241631782) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Review: Recommended for Design Students and Enthusiasts - Design offers a definitive visual history of all essential design movements and characters over time. Making this a great book for any design student or enthusiast who seeks to extend their knowledge of design. The book offers a breakdown of all movements ranging from Arts and Crafts to Postmodern and Contemporary, whilst providing detailed analysis of the most iconic designers motifs and products throughout eras. The book is well written with detailed illustrations and photographs, set out in a very function fashion making it a pleasurable read. I would highly recommend this book to any design enthusiast or those looking to extend upon design knowledge. GCSE and A level students would especially find this book beneficial as a majority of AQA's and Edexcel's Product Design key areas of study are featured.
Review: An excellent record of design from mid 1800's to present day! - Excellent covers history of design from 1850 onwards with excellent illustrations a classic DK Book always well illustrated and informative. One of my children is wanting to be a designer lots of inspirational ideas here.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 52,535 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 349 in Commercial Graphic Design 418 in Art History & Criticism 595 in Art History by Theme & Concept |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (214) |
| Dimensions  | 24.2 x 3 x 28.7 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 0241631785 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0241631782 |
| Item weight  | 2.01 kg |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 400 pages |
| Publication date  | 23 Mar. 2023 |
| Publisher  | DK |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Recommended for Design Students and Enthusiasts
*by H***N on 19 May 2016*

Design offers a definitive visual history of all essential design movements and characters over time. Making this a great book for any design student or enthusiast who seeks to extend their knowledge of design. The book offers a breakdown of all movements ranging from Arts and Crafts to Postmodern and Contemporary, whilst providing detailed analysis of the most iconic designers motifs and products throughout eras. The book is well written with detailed illustrations and photographs, set out in a very function fashion making it a pleasurable read. I would highly recommend this book to any design enthusiast or those looking to extend upon design knowledge. GCSE and A level students would especially find this book beneficial as a majority of AQA's and Edexcel's Product Design key areas of study are featured.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent record of design from mid 1800's to present day!
*by C***D on 30 December 2016*

Excellent covers history of design from 1850 onwards with excellent illustrations a classic DK Book always well illustrated and informative. One of my children is wanting to be a designer lots of inspirational ideas here.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great
*by J***N on 31 July 2025*

Bought this as a gift for my daughter and she loved it

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