Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America
Discover how postwar American designers wielded wit and imagination to transform everyday life. *Serious Play* traces the bold eclecticism of icons like Charles and Ray Eames and Paul Rand, revealing how playfulness became a cornerstone of modern design—from whimsical furniture and storage solutions to groundbreaking advertising that captivated a nation navigating rapid change.
A beautifully illustrated 256-page hardcover celebrating the designers who proved that creativity thrives when we embrace unconventional thinking.