Soft Electronics, Iconic Retro Designs From The 60's, 70's & 80's

The fascinating world of product design that emerged between the 1960s and 1980s symbolised the birth of a new age of human behaviour. From coffee grinders to fondue sets to hairdryers, each home appliance was intended to help in daily household routines - but they were also masterpieces of style. Based on Jaro Gielens's collection, one of the largest in the world, this title explores a nostalgic and unique set of products from a very distinct time of design.Each object possesses a sense of longevity, quality and innovation - one that has been hard to match since manufacturing was moved overseas and planned obsolescence redefined our relationship with electronic goods. This volume pays homage to an iconic era of design.