Profile | William Plunkett
“My generation of designers were idealists. We really believed we could make a difference to Britain by producing well-designed products.”
- William Plunkett
New Arrivals
The Design Shelf
Explore the latest additions to the twentytwentyone library, thoughtfully selected publications that inspire new ideas, deepen creative thinking, and offer fresh perspectives on design, architecture and visual culture.
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The 20/21 Journal
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Profile | George Nelson
“You don't think your way to creative work. You work your way to creative thinking.” - George Nelson -
Profile | Robin Day
“A good design should fulfil its purpose well, be soundly constructed and should express in its design this purpose and construction.”- Robin Day -
Profile | Florence Knoll
“Good design is the sum of a designer’s experience. It results from the ability to analyse and solve problems through organised thinking and imagination.” - Florence Knoll -
In Focus | Chushin Kobo
Exploring the enduring work of Chushin Kobo and Hisanori Masuda’s vision for a “new tradition”, where Japanese casting techniques are reinterpreted through contemporary design and everyday use.
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