The Independent Design Guide

by Laura Houseley

The availability of high design at affordable prices has created a new generation of consumers who are looking for unusual and one-of-a-kind objects. A growing collector’s market has fueled the interest in young, emerging designers, whose work has become highly sought after, and galleries are opening everywhere to help meet this new demand. This is the first publication to present these recently discovered talents and their creations. The focus is on pieces that are produced locally or by designer-makers who do not yet have international distribution. 600 color illustrations

352 pages, Hardcover

First published June 29, 2009

Reviews

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gotta love the everyday object art in this collection. From subtle twists on contemporary functional designs to wild wonderful pieces meant more for interacting with our eyes and less with our behinds. (Ie chairs gone wild!)

Inspirational in many ways. Not in sense that these pieces give us something new to buy (even if they might for some), but in the sense that they challenge us to twist up our own environment a bit.

Great for the crafty and maker folks out there.

[Douglas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great collection of pieces, though a little light on the descriptions for my taste.