A Book of Things
About this book
A Book of Things is Jasper Morrison’s designer monograph for industrial design students, product designers, and anyone interested in the design of everyday objects. Published by Lars Müller Publishers in 2015, the 312-page English-language book gives a view of Morrison’s practice and his considered approach to familiar forms. It suits readers who want to think about why an object feels appropriate to its setting, and how usefulness, proportion, and a quiet visual presence contribute to its character. The book is a useful counterpoint to design that depends mainly on novelty or visual complexity.
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For students, the work offers a prompt to observe ordinary products more carefully: how they are handled, what details support use, and how their forms fit into daily routines. These questions connect product design to research, context, and user experience, rather than treating appearance as an isolated goal. A monograph also allows readers to compare choices across a designer’s practice and identify consistent concerns without assuming every solution is identical. Industrial design students can use these references for precedent studies, seminar discussion, and early concept reviews. On a university reading list, the book provides practical examples for refining product ideas, removing unnecessary features, and explaining how a design serves its intended purpose.
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