--- product_id: 37608380 title: "Industrial Design A–Z (Bibliotheca Universalis)" price: "123 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/37608380-industrial-design-a-z-bibliotheca-universalis store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # 32 fresh, updated entries Full-color upgraded images 40+ pages new content Industrial Design A–Z (Bibliotheca Universalis) **Price:** 123 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the design secrets shaping your world — don’t just use products, understand them! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Industrial Design A–Z (Bibliotheca Universalis) - **How much does it cost?** 123 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/37608380-industrial-design-a-z-bibliotheca-universalis) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Yet Insightful:** A perfect coffee table book that’s both a conversation starter and a deep dive. - • **Curated & Updated Content:** 32 new entries and 20+ refreshed topics keep you ahead of design trends. - • **Visual Feast in Full Color:** Rich, vibrant images bring designers and products to life like never before. - • **Iconic & Emerging Designers:** Profiles of legends like Marc Newson alongside rising stars and breakthrough brands. - • **Comprehensive Industrial Design Evolution:** From the Industrial Revolution to today’s cutting-edge innovations. ## Overview Industrial Design A–Z (Bibliotheca Universalis) is a meticulously updated, full-color compendium tracing the history and innovation of industrial design from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Featuring 32 new entries and over 20 refreshed topics, it profiles iconic designers and breakthrough brands, making it an essential resource for professionals and enthusiasts eager to grasp the creative forces behind everyday objects. ## Description If you take even the slightest interest in the design of your toothbrush, the history behind your washing machine, or the evolution of the telephone, you’ll take an even greater interest in this completely updated edition of Industrial Design A–Z . Tracing the evolution of industrial design from the Industrial Revolution to the present day, the book bursts with synergies of form and function that transform our daily experience. From cameras to kitchenware, Lego to Lamborghini, we meet the individual designers, the global businesses, and above all the genius products that become integrated into even the smallest details of our lives. Alongside star designers like Marc Newson and Philippe Starck and major global brands like Braun and Apple , lesser-known and newcomer entries such as Brompton Bicycle s and Enercon wind turbines attest to product design’s restless pace, as well as to today’s most pressing challenges and priorities to which it must turn its creative invention. Review: New Edition (2016) and how it differs from previous editions - I teach with this book, and have been eagerly awaiting this revised edition. It does not disappoint! The Fiells have done their usual excellent work updating the book. There are new entries, existing entries that had aged have been refreshed, and tough decisions about what to eliminate to make room for the progress have been made gracefully. Because my students will wonder if older editions are comparable, I assume others will be curious, so here are the obvious changes: The new edition is about 40 pages longer than previous versions. There are 32 new entries to update and improve the content. Some are necessary and expected (to satisfy the Yves Béhar, Marc Newson, and Karim Rashid fans), while some are added to strengthen the historical narrative (Portsmouth Block Mills, Charles Babbage). The price tag for this new content is the 30 entries that have been removed. A careful reader might lament the loss of some (NASA, Sharp, Rubbermaid, Trevor Baylis…) but it would be impossible to complain about the decisions, as the book remains an excellent overview of industrial design in a publishing landscape that offers so few good options. Nearly 20 entries have been substantially updated to bring their subjects into the decade since the book was last revised. One other advantage is printing technology; this edition is in full color, and it makes what was already a visual celebration even more satisfying. Even the pictures of designers and patent reproductions benefit from richer tones. All entries that used to have black and white images have been upgraded to full color pictures. This is a LOT of book and a lot of great writing, editing, and information for the price, and remains a clear choice for learning about industrial design and its history. Review: Cute little coffee book - Bought this as a Christmas gift for my son In law who is in industrial design as he loves it! Love the little size of it, great color pictures and easy to read. Great quality. ## Features - Industrial Design A–Z - Taschen - ABIS BOOK ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #863,680 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #99 in Industrial Product Design #403 in Industrial & Product Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 197 Reviews | ## Images ![Industrial Design A–Z (Bibliotheca Universalis) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xGcXpTieL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ New Edition (2016) and how it differs from previous editions *by M***D on January 2, 2017* I teach with this book, and have been eagerly awaiting this revised edition. It does not disappoint! The Fiells have done their usual excellent work updating the book. There are new entries, existing entries that had aged have been refreshed, and tough decisions about what to eliminate to make room for the progress have been made gracefully. Because my students will wonder if older editions are comparable, I assume others will be curious, so here are the obvious changes: The new edition is about 40 pages longer than previous versions. There are 32 new entries to update and improve the content. Some are necessary and expected (to satisfy the Yves Béhar, Marc Newson, and Karim Rashid fans), while some are added to strengthen the historical narrative (Portsmouth Block Mills, Charles Babbage). The price tag for this new content is the 30 entries that have been removed. A careful reader might lament the loss of some (NASA, Sharp, Rubbermaid, Trevor Baylis…) but it would be impossible to complain about the decisions, as the book remains an excellent overview of industrial design in a publishing landscape that offers so few good options. Nearly 20 entries have been substantially updated to bring their subjects into the decade since the book was last revised. One other advantage is printing technology; this edition is in full color, and it makes what was already a visual celebration even more satisfying. Even the pictures of designers and patent reproductions benefit from richer tones. All entries that used to have black and white images have been upgraded to full color pictures. This is a LOT of book and a lot of great writing, editing, and information for the price, and remains a clear choice for learning about industrial design and its history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cute little coffee book *by K***. on January 14, 2025* Bought this as a Christmas gift for my son In law who is in industrial design as he loves it! Love the little size of it, great color pictures and easy to read. Great quality. ### ⭐⭐ ( *by T***. on December 13, 2025* Book came with a red stain on the cover ## Frequently Bought Together - Industrial Design A-Z - Design of the 20th Century - Design Book (Revised and Expanded 2020 Edition) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/37608380-industrial-design-a-z-bibliotheca-universalis](https://www.desertcart.no/products/37608380-industrial-design-a-z-bibliotheca-universalis) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*