Sony design
Subtitle: making modern
By: introduction by Deyan Sudjic ; edited by Ian Luna
Publisher: Rizzoli
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 269
ISBN-13: 9780847844999
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Industrial design; Design and construction; Product design; Electronic apparatus and appliances; Sonī Kabushiki Kaisha; Pictorial works
Description: "An impressive book dedicated to the innovative designs of Sony, a trailblazer in personal electronics and pioneer of the legendary and highly successful Walkman, Handycam, and other portable electronics. Emerging from the ashes of the Second World War, Sony Corporation pioneered the miniaturization of electronics and created some of the most innovative technologies of the postwar period. Following the model of one of its founders, Masaru Ibuka established Sony with the goal of doing what had never been done before. Beginning with the TR-63 from 1957, the world's first truly pocket-sized transistor radio, Sony launched the consumer microelectronics industry and gave rise to some of the most memorable products that transformed the way billions of people consume media. Notable for their ease of use, Sony's products embody the utility of good design and have themselves become objects of desire. This book beautifully catalogs their vast achievements in design and impact on global culture for almost seventy years. In-depth case studies from Sony's archives on the development of the Walkman, the Handycam, the flat-screen TV, and the PlayStation make this the definitive history of Sony design. Through Sony's relentless pursuit of innovation, this book is a tribute to the passion that continues to live on in their products today. With a stunning cover and interior design inspired by some of the most memorable Sony products, this book is a must-have for design and technology enthusiasts"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: History; title: A graphic tradition; title: Product portfolio.