Patented
1,000 Design Patents
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd
Published:25th Mar '21
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
The book Patented offers an unprecedented and substantial celebration of over a century of remarkable product and industrial design, showcased through detailed original patent documents. This ultimate 'flick book' features hundreds of works by both iconic and lesser-known designers, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of design.
From legendary design classics to everyday objects that have become essential in homes and offices, Patented presents a one-of-a-kind collection of original patent documents. This collection honors the creative genius of designers, inventors, creators, innovators, and dreamers from around the globe. The diversity of the designs is astounding, featuring patents from renowned figures such as Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, Isamu Noguchi, Ettore Sottsass, Raymond Loewy, and George Nelson.
In addition to high-profile designs, Patented includes everyday items like tape dispensers, pencil sharpeners, food processors, desk fans, and drink bottles. This unique blend creates a valuable reference that is also an irresistible browsing experience. Readers will find themselves captivated by the stories behind each design, offering insight into the minds of those who shaped the world of modern design.
"[Patented] presents a fascinating cross-section through more than a century of material culture, the simple black and white line drawings reflecting the changing tastes and technologies of the decades." - The Guardian
"Thomas Rinaldi rounds up 1,000 lightning bolts of brilliant design... the result is a gratifying and much-deserved presentation." - The Financial Times, How To Spend It
"Wonderful to idly leaf through." - The Financial Times
"A window into the history of modern design." - Monocle on Design
"Some of the earliest glimpses of innovations that have changed the world as we know it today." - Design Week
"From the vending machine to Elon Musk, Steve Jobs to the bicycle, an idiosyncratic history of America from 1900 to 2020 told through designs and the inventors who patented them." - New York Times Book Review
"The neatest book on the market that breaks down some legendary classics and fascinating products in industrial design" - Vanity Fair
"It's fascinating to see how much, or how little, certain objects have evolved over the years" - Curbed
"The patents in this book tell a bigger story: that there's beauty (and a lot of fun) in the objects we encounter every day but don't necessarily think of as 'designed'." - Fast Company
"If you've ever wondered about the original design of the Porta Potty, the iPhone, or tape dispensers, then Thomas Rinaldi's book is for you." - Hyperallergic
"A read that's sure to satisfy your inner design-history nerd." - Elle Decor
"Did not disappoint" - Alison Stewart, host of All of It
"A new and essential reference for any designer." - Acquire
"It's the ultimate for the bookworm dad who loves his DIY." -Fatherly
"At over 1,000 pages, Patented is thicker than an old phone book but much more fun to thumb through." - BookPage
ISBN: 9781838662561
Dimensions: 203mm x 137mm x 67mm
Weight: 1100g
1056 pages