The Story of Scottish Design

by Philip Long (Editor), Joanna Norman (Editor)

Prompted by the opening of the V Museum of Design, Dundee, this is the first major survey of Scottish design history from 1500 to present day.

This inspiring and hugely varied volume explores, chronologically, over 60 themes, from early manuscripts and vernacular furniture to urban planning, textile design, the emergence of videogame development in Dundee, and Scotland’s role as a world leader in renewable technology development. Figures such as architect Robert Adam, engineer Thomas Telford, artist Eduardo Paolozzi, fashion designer Holly Fulton, designer Christopher Dresser, and designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh are testament to Scotland’s role as a major player in design.

Scottish designers continue to have a profound and creative influence on design history. Throughout the modern age, their highly original and pioneering designs have showcased Scotland’s significance on the international stage.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Lorenzo Diaz campos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Durante más de cinco siglos, el diseño escocés ha tenido un impacto global. Frecuentemente confundido y documentado como diseño “inglés” o soslayado a la historia de esta otra nación
Este libro inspirador explora la historia del diseño de Escocia y su importancia internacional desde el 1500 hasta la actualidad, cubriendo más de sesenta disciplinas, desde muebles hasta moda, La ingeniería hasta la planificación urbana y los textiles hasta el diseño digital. Figuras como el arquitecto Robert Adam, el ingeniero Thomas Telford, el diseñador Christopher Dresser, el arquitecto y diseñador Charles Rennie Mackintosh, el artista Eduardo Paolozzi y la diseñadora de moda Holly Fulton son testimonio del papel de Escocia como un jugador importante en la historia del diseño.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed every single page of this book. From the middle ages to the modern day, Scotland has always punched well above its weight when it comes to innovation. I knew Scotland was at the global forefront of the gaming and biotech industries with a dash of textiles thrown in but I did not realise there was also such a rich and current seam of talent within architecture, civil engineering, non-carbon energy and fashion. This is a highly informative overview of Scottish design and a great starting point for anyone wanting to do more in-depth research.

[Alistair Grant]

The book to accompany the wonderful exhibition on Scottish design at Dundee’s V&A.

[Stuart Macalpine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great account of Scottish design over the centuries. Inspiring source book .