This volume offers an insight into the lives and works of the most influential designers of this era in one complete guide. Photographs accompany coverage of designers from different areas of the profession, such as those working in industry, architecture, furnishing, graphics, theatre, fashion and many more. Some of the influential designers included are Kenji Ejuan, frogdesign, Sori Yanagi and Herman Zapf. Entries include: detailed biography; listing of important design works; bibliography; essay by a specialist; and personal comments by the designer.