The Big Book of Green Design
The authors of The Big Book of Green Design take a wide view of “green” design, including both works that promote eco-conscious products and companies (full disclosure: this is where my contribution falls, on page 103) and pieces that are green within the design itself.
Because of this broad approach, the book contains some examples that I feel have only one of two qualities required. That is, they are promoting something green, but the design is unremarkable, or the design is gorgeous, but the eco-friendliness of the product is borderline.
However, for the most part the examples in this book are beautiful, inspiring and wide-ranging: packaging, posters, products, apparel, and even event/environment design.
The book itself is also nicely designed, with a very solid bare-bones cover.
Conclusion
I would recommend this book for any designer with an inclination towards eco-friendly printing and packaging, or who hopes to develop a niche of “green” clients.
A version of this review was originally posted on Amazon.com.
| Author(s) | Suzanna M Stephens, Anthony B Stephens |
| Publisher | Collins Design |
| Pages | 384 |
| Published | 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | 0061757993 |
| Category | Graphic Design |
| Tags | graphic design inspiration video |
| Rating | **** |
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