This monograph by LAYER and founder Benjamin Hubert explores the journey of establishing a successful design studio. It chronicles Hubert's evolution from design graduate to industry leader, sharing insights and experiences that illuminate the competitive landscape of design, featuring collaborations with renowned brands.
The Transappalachian Migration and the Making of a White Working Class
The narrative explores the significant migration of eight million whites from the Southern countryside to the industrial Midwest during the early to mid-20th century, known as the "hillbilly highway." This demographic shift, largely overlooked by historians, shaped various aspects of American history and culture, including labor movements and political dynamics. Utilizing diverse sources like government reports and oral histories, the author examines the unique experiences of these communities, highlighting their social advancement and marginalization, and the lasting impact on contemporary American society.
This monograph explores Luca Nichetto's award-winning studio, showcasing its innovative designs that blend Italian and Scandinavian styles. Featuring a chronological portfolio from 2000 to present, it highlights key projects and collaborations with renowned brands, complemented by over 400 photographs and interviews with notable designers.
The work of photographer Fien Muller and artist Hannes Van Severen lies on the edge between art and design: they favour functional furniture with refined shapes and contours, but at the same time the pieces also have something fragile and frivolous about them. What began as a one-off project for Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen has turned into quite a success story. With their joint design project Muller Van Severen as its focus, the book is divided into three main sections - Introduction, Process and Objects. Also included are texts based on interviews with the designers themselves, the design journalist Chris Meplon and the London curator and critic Max Fraser.