SonyDesign

An impressive book is dedicated to the innovative designs of Sony, a trailblazer in personal electronics and pioneer of the legendary and highly successful WALKMAN®, Handycam®, and other portable electronics.

Emerging from the ashes of the Second World War, Sony Corporation pioneered the miniaturization of electronics and created some of the most innovative technologies of the postwar period.

Following the model of one of its founders, Masaru Ibuka established Sony with the goal of doing what had never been done before. Beginning with the TR-63 from 1957, the world’s first truly pocket-sized transistor radio, Sony launched the consumer microelectronics industry and gave rise to some of the most memorable products that transformed the way billions of people consume media.

Notable for their ease of use, Sony’s products embody the utility of good design and have themselves become objects of desire. This book beautifully catalogs their vast achievements in design and impact on global culture for almost seventy years.

In-depth case studies from Sony’s archives on the development of the WALKMAN, the Handycam, the flat-screen TV, and the PlayStation make this the definitive history of Sony design.

Through Sony’s relentless pursuit of innovation, this book is a tribute to the passion that continues to live on in their products today.

With a stunning cover and interior design inspired by some of the most memorable Sony products, this book is a must-have for design and technology enthusiasts.

作者简介

迪耶·萨迪奇DeyanSudjic，英国伦敦设计博物馆馆长，毕业于爱丁堡大学建筑系。曾担任伦敦金斯顿大学艺术设计和建筑系主任，英国皇家艺术学院客座教授。奇普·基德ChipKidd，世界最著名的书籍装帧大师之一，毕业于宾夕法尼亚州立大学。曾荣获史密森尼学会所属库珀休伊特国家设计博物馆颁发的“国家传播设计奖”。伊恩·卢纳IanLuna，艺术与设计领域知名作家、资深出版人。