One of my favourite books to study and reference through many of my projects, I have always admired Verner’s work and find this book to be a stimulating look into colour and interior and spatial design.
“The type of forms, colours and materials he used contradicted any political, social or other concept of totalitarianism right from the outset.”- From the book.
A Danish designer who lived in Switzerland, Verner Panton (1926-1998) was a great master of postwar design. While extravagant forms and the use of strong, bright color are hallmarks of his work, it is clearly grounded in the elegant Functionalism of the 1950s. Panton retained a systematic approach to design throughout his life, and his practice extended to the design and development of groups of works and entire spaces. This volume celebrates Paint’s diverse oeuvre, and constitutes a significant contribution to the history of postwar design.