Design: The Whole Story
About this book
Design: The Whole Story is a chronological history of design for design students, product designers, and general readers who want a broad foundation. Edited by Elizabeth Wilhide and published by Thames & Hudson, this revised and updated edition from 2022 runs to 576 pages in English. It follows design from the beginnings of industrial manufacturing to the present day, placing key movements, designers, and objects within their technological, cultural, economic, aesthetic, and theoretical contexts.
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For coursework, the book works as a first reference for situating a project in a historical lineage. Iconic works are analysed in detail, from furniture and corporate identity to typefaces designed for screens, while the surrounding text explains the ideas and technologies behind them. Students can use it to compare approaches across periods, to find movements worth researching further, and to build a shared vocabulary for studio discussions. On a university reading list, it serves as an accessible overview that prepares readers for more specialised monographs and theory texts.
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