The Yearbook Dutch Design 03/04 presents a well documented and illustrated overview of important events, exhibitions and products of the year 2003-2004. Since Dutch design achieved international prestige, also in Holland the start/finish of the design season is determined by the international fair 'Salone del Mobile' in Milan. The springtime presentation of design awards in Rotterdam and Amsterdam coincides with the start of a new year with striking projects in the fields of product design, fashion, architecture and graphic design.

This year was again characterised by international success: impressive shows by Hella Jongerius, the definitive breakthrough of Richard Hutten in Asia, and a stage place for Jurgen Bey. The yearbook does not only provide a glimpse of the work of top designers, prepared by the editors Aad Krol and Timo de Rijk, but it also displays, through unique photography and essential information, an impressive selection of 80 national projects. These range from interesting product presentations to important lectures and exhibitions, launches of striking websites and house styles, and the publication of crucial books. Design was everywhere this year, but the Yearbook Dutch Design concentrates mainly on the discussions and projects of innovative designers and organisations. In order to be able to evaluate and comment on these discussions, essays on design education, conceptual themes and Philips, Michael Rock's important lecture on the designer as author, and an interview with designer Felix Janssens on topical matter, have been included in the Yearbook Dutch Design 03/04.

The yearbook is an initiative of VIVID Design, Rotterdam and Premsela Foundation for Dutch Design , Amsterdam and has been made possible by support of the Rotterdam Art Council.
Yearbook Dutch Design 03/04
Aad Krol, Timo de Rijk [eds]
graphic design:
Stout/Kramer
ISBN 978-90-5973-013-7
language: English
paperback | 320 pp | 24 x 17
price
€ 29.50 [netherlands]
€ 32.50 [europe]
€ 37.50 [outside europe]

out of print