Dieter Rams / As Little Design as Possible

A book that can be said to be the definitive version of a monograph on Dieter Rams, a representative product designer of the 20th century. From 1961 to 1995, Rams, who was the head of design at Brown, created a number of iconic products that will remain in the design history of the 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to Rams' design philosophy and his life, accompanied by a preface by Jonathan Ive, a former Apple chief designer.

It also includes sketches of Rams' works and prototypes, photos of finished products, his only architectural works, and the "10 Principles of Good Design" that embodies the idea of sustainable living, as well as photos of Dieter Rams' home and Brown Archive. From, you can get a glimpse of the world's most complete collection of Rams designs, and it is a fascinating book that summarizes the essence of Rams's designs, which summarizes the works that pursue the beauty and functionality of design.
 
hardcover
400 pages
270 x 205 mm
color, black and white
2024 (2011)
published by PHAIDON