Urban middle-class Americans are introduced to the fine art of "shopping" during the last decades of the 19th century. From 1880 onward there is the beginning of trade catalogues, national advertising and warehousing, and the creation of franchising...
Achieving environmental sustainability will require a shift away from core cultural values based on production and consumption.
Rams is the new documentary by filmmaker Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) about legendary designer Dieter Rams. For over fifty years, Rams have left an indelible mark on the field of product design with his iconic work at Braun and Vitsoe, and his influence...