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Thailand is an increasingly popular source of both design and materials in the world today. Familiar natural materials reflect the abundant tropical environment, but are transformed into contemporary products. Synthetics offer surprising and often deceptive imitations, as well as startlingly innovative alternatives. Widespread eco-concerns are also driving the material choices of many designers and new resources have been discovered or created in the process. This book is a source of inspiration that adds a new dimension to Thai creativity. Featured here are creations from natural materials - water hyacinth, bamboo, silk cocoons, and even common clay - from local sources that found contemporary use. New and young designer-entrepreneurs take creativity from indigenous materials to new heights, combining international design language and technology into innovative products. Environmental concerns bring new ways to reduce waste and benefit the economy. Established designers and architects inspire new generations with their experiences. This book weaves the unique story of innovative Thai design-through-materials, showcasing the spirit, energy and creative freedom of the Thai design community.

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Book category Books in English The arts Industrial / commercial art & design Product design

• Full title: New Directions In Thai Materials
• Author: Peta Bassett
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 184
• EAN: 9781932476507
• ISBN: 1932476504
• ID: 05032282
• Publisher: Serindia Publications, Inc
• Weight: 1157 g
• Dimensions: 246 × 248 × 21 mm
• Date of publishing: 15. January 2011

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