August
2006
Now
Available!
REAL
DUTCH DESIGN 0607
The creative
industry is in the spotlights, and Dutch design is one of the
showpieces. An uncensored cross section of Dutch design can
be found in the new yearbooks of the Association of Dutch Designers
(BNO) put out by BIS Publishers.
The newest
edition of this biannual publication, a Dutch-design classic
in its own right, once again presents an objective survey of
the current state of affairs of design in the Netherlands. Real
Dutch Design, as the books are titled this year, was published
in The Netherlands on July 7, 2006.
1000
pages featuring more than 300 designers and agencies
The yearbooks are thicker than ever. Over 1000 pages of the
latest and best work of over 300 designers and agencies make
Real Dutch Design an indispensable reference work and a unique
source of inspiration for both clients and designers.
Statements
by national and international designers and design experts
As a preface to the portfolios, a select number of designers,
design experts and clients give their views on the nature and
future of Dutch design, a discussion that starts with the definition
of the term. Because what is Dutch design? Design made in the
Netherlands? Or a certain type of design with particular characteristics?
The opinions of leading national and international experts can
be found in the preliminary pages of Real Dutch Design. On www.realdutchdesign.com
people are invited to give their own opinions and collaborate
in writing the definition of Dutch design.
Colourful
three-dimensional covers at the heart of sober design
This time the portfolios are spread over two volumes, in an
original format created by …,staat. Working in collaboration
with the Waacs design agency, ...,staat made a special binding
for the two volumes to fit them together as a whole. The colourful
plastic covers at the heart form a contrast with the rough,
natural outer covers. This contrast is carried through in the
clear, pure design of the inside of the books, providing a perfect
platform for their colourful contents. Previous editions have
won countless design awards at home and abroad, including the
Best Dutch Book Design Award, the D&AD Silver Award, and
the German Award for Communication
Design.
Extra
large European edition and special Asian version
Real Dutch Design has been printed in an edition of 15,000 copies
for distribution throughout the world. In addition to Dutch
and English, this new edition also includes German for the first
time, making the yearbooks more accessible to German and East
European markets. Moreover, in January 2007 a special Asian
edition will be published in Chinese and English. This collectors’
item was presented during the combined jubilee celebration of
the BNO and BIS Publishers, who are respectively celebrating
their 10th and 20th anniversaries.
Real Dutch
Design 0607 can be found in specialized book stores or ordered
on www.realdutchdesign.com.
Complete
set, 2 volumes | Design: ...Staat | Dutch, English, German |
952 pages | Hardcover | 31.5 x 25 cm | € 95 | ISBN 90-6369-080-0
|
Volume 1 | Graphic Design, Illustration | 568 pages | €
75 | ISBN 90-6369-081-9
Volume 2 | Industrial Design, Craft Related Design, Environmental
Design, Packaging Design, Interactive Media | 384 pages | €
45 | ISBN 90-6369-082-7
Contact:
Association of Dutch Designers
Weesperstraat 5
1018 DN Amsterdam
Tel.: +31-20-624-4748
Fax: +31-20-627-8585
www.bno.nl
