Foreword / Sasche Lobe -- Foreword / Max Kuehne -- Creative talents from Germany. Batholot; Bureau Hardy Seiler; Bureau Progressiv; Büro Bum Bum; C100; DESIGNLIGA; DEUTSCHE & JAPANER Creative Studio; Dvoika; Eps51; Fons Hickmann m23; Happy Little Accidents; Herburg Weiland; Hochburg; Hort; Hubert & Fischer; I LIKE BIRDS; JAC-Gestaltung; Karl Anders; KoeperHerfurth; Max Kuwertz; L2M3 Kommunikationsdesign GmbH; Scott Leder; Maison VIGNAUX; Marcel Häusler Grafik; Moby Digg; Yvonne Moser; OUI R Creative Studio; Paperlux GmbH; Photography Bernhard Lang; Pixelgarten; nils poppe; Sebastian Schwamm; Studio Ji Hyun Yu; Studio Laucke Siebein; Studio Mennicke; Studio Mjölk; Studio Una; Studio Verena Hennig; The Simple Society; unfun.de; Andrea Wan
Summary:
"Design origin: Germany explores the nation's contemporary design that remarkably balances form and functionality while pushing for a wider acceptance of radical ideas. The title profiles more than 40 prolific creatives who relentlessly produce stunning work for local and international clients from the fields of art and culture, music, fashion, sports, architecture and publishing. Through short interviews and a carefully edited showcase the book illustrates the unique vision and creative universe of established and emerging talents from different generations as they share their thoughts and give insight into Germany's design scene next to an astounding breath of brand identities, communications, packaging, editorials, illustrations, photography and artistic set designs authentically crafted on German soil."--back cover.
The second volume in the highly esteemed Design Origin series moves East to examine the best in visual communication coming out of Germany. As with the previous volume, featured creatives include household names as well as up and comers whose work epitomizes leading edge design. In-depth interviews compliment brief portfolios of their work to present a clear picture of each participants distinct voice. Encompassing all manner of design from posters and business cards to calendars, books and pamphlets, packaging design, fashion, art direction and photography.
