The Staging of Things
How are design products presented? How do designers, photographers, graphic artists and companies work together? This publication visualises the creative collaboration of various actors from these fields, highlighting classics of design, photography, fashion and the graphic arts by Otl Aicher, Martin Margiela, Lucia Moholy, Ettore Sottsass, Wilhelm Wagenfeld and many more.

The lavishly designed volume, richly illustrated with images by product photographer Hans Hansen, explores the skilful presentation of product and advertising design from the beginning of the twentieth century to today. Iconic brands, the political potential of advertising, the interplay of art and design, and contemporary digital staging: a century of masterful design is celebrated for its unique beauty. This is a treasure trove for anyone passionate about the craft and creativity of design.

Artists include: Otl Aicher, Artemide, Ballo+Ballo, Herbert Bayer, Marianne Brandt, Charles and Ray Eames, Emilio Fioravanti, Konstantin Grcic, JW Anderson, Hans Hansen, Margarete Jahny, Ingeborg Krach-Rams, Lora Lamm, Issey Miyake, Lucia Moholy, Magdalene Odundo, Olivetti, Irving Penn, Pirelli, Schott & Gen Jenaer Glas, Ettore Sottsass, Juergen Teller, Vitsoe, et. al.