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Do It Yourself

50 Projects by Designers and Artists
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Do It Yourself presents 50 simple, beautiful projects crafted by world-renowned designers and artists. From lamps and tables to toys and chairs, each item can be made at home using basic tools and everyday materials. The book features full-colour photos of finished pieces, hand-drawn step-by-step instructions, and details on required tools, materials, costs, and time. Designers like Konstantin Grcic, Rafael Horzon, Hella Jongerius, Sarah Sze, and Ai Weiwei contribute to this inspiring collection, making world-class design accessible and enjoyable for all.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for DIY enthusiasts, aspiring industrial designers, makers, and anyone interested in affordable, world-class design projects that can be completed at home with basic tools.

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50 of the world’s most exciting designers and visionary artists have devised simple objects that anyone can make at home.

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Fifty of the world’s most exciting designers and visionary artists have devised simple objects that anyone can make at home.

Do It Yourself collects 50 simple, beautiful projects by the world's best designers and artists. From lamps and tables to toys and chairs, all items can be constructed using basic tools and everyday items, making designer classics from the everyday. Each project is illustrated with full colour photographs of the finished piece and all tools and materials required to make it, in addition to hand-drawn illustrations for the step-by-step instructions. Text for each object describes the design concept and gives a bio for the designer, plus the price of materials and time to complete.

The book features designers and artists from all over the globe and from a variety of disciplines, including Konstantin Grcic, Rafael Horzon, Hella Jongerius, Sarah Sze, and Ai Weiwei.

This book offers readers affordable access to world-class design, as well as hours of fun, and will inspire young designers for years to come.

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Praised for its clear instructions and accessible projects, Do It Yourself redefines DIY with stylish, practical designs. Reviews highlight its hand-drawn illustrations and straightforward builds, making it perfect for beginners and experts alike. The collection is described as playful and functional, elevating DIY to creative expression, and is recommended for tinkerers, aspiring designers, and those who enjoy hands-on projects.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714870199

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 972g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Thomas Barnthaler is the design editor of Suddeutsche Zeitung Magazin, the magazine of Germany's largest circulation daily newspaper, published in Munich.

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