SHIFT: DESIGN AS USUSAL – OR A NEW RISING?
Which are the shifts in the design world that stand out most clearly in 2005? How can design be linked to business growth? How is society at large changing in the early 21st century? In FutureDesignDays’ Shift: Design as Usual - or a New Rising? Lars Dencik, Professor of Social Psychology at Roskilde University, addresses the changing conditions of our times and sketches out what it means to be a human being in an era of shifts. The theme Shift is also interpreted from different perspectives in articles on architecture, design, fashion, modern media and graphic design by Maria Ben Saad, Andy Chen, Pierre Guillet de Monthoux, Fredrik Hallberg, Carl Fredrik Hultenheim, Mats Pehrson, Cilla Robach, Rick Sundberg and Kerstin Wickman.
The cover illustration and the full-page spread entitled “Global Irony” carry the signature of New York-based artist Mats Pehrson.Soft cover.
Language: English. No. of pages: 150.
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Designed in Sweden
From the sleek silhouettes of lustrous art glass to the cool contours of sculptural furniture, Designed in Sweden showcases the dynamic developments that characterise new Swedish design

‘I’ve always thought of the Swedes as the “quiet” ones of European design. Not any more. Designed in Sweden shows that they’re crackling with confidence and originality and suggests that Swedish is the design force to watch.’
– Fiona Rattray, Independent

Language: English. Author: Bradley Quinn. No. of pages: 146. Hard cover. ISBN 91-85213-6-0
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Santiago Calatrava: The Architect’s Studio
Santiago Calatrava: The Architect’s Studio highlights the work of one of the most celebrated and original architects of the present day. From the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain to the new Path Terminal at the World Trade Centre in New York and "Turning Torso" in Malmö in Sweden. The sketchbook presents 30 projects within the context of his entire career, with special attention paid to selected projects like the Lyon – Satolas TGV Station, the Milwaukee Art Museum, Tenerife Concert Hall, the 2004 Olympic Sports Complex in Athens, the Stadelhofen Station in Zürich, Ernstings Warehouse in Coesfeld-Lette,
and several of his extraordinary bridges, including the latest Light Rail Train Bridge in Jerusalem.
The book is presented as a sketchbook, of more than 50 color sketches, with an enclosed CD that documents 30 projects, including sculptures and furniture, with color photos, complete texts, and five QuickTime videos. The exhibition Santiago Calatrava: The Architect’s Studio opens at the Henry Art Gallery in Seattle on July 17 and will be on view through November 21, 2004. Other venues are planned during 2005 and 2006. Language: English. Editor: Kirsten Kiser. No. of pages: 190. Soft cover. ISBN 91-85213-03-9
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Swedish Architecture in Wood
– The 2004 Timber Prize
Part of the jury citation for Universeum, Gothenburg, recipient of the 2004 Wood Prize, reads: The use of the material is uncompromising, pared-down and consistent, manifesting a desire to explore its outermost limit. This book is a presentation of Universeum together with the other nine nominees of the year, chosen from a total of 151 entries. The selection shows the foremost achievements of Swedish wooden architecture in the past four years, ranging from big structures like Wingårdh Arkitektkontors Universeum to the same practices little Kvarnhuset in Västra Karup, from White Arkitekters Naturum, the entrance of the Fulufjället National Park, to Tham Videgård Hanssons Villa Karlsson on the island of Tidö-Lindö. Architecture in Wood is profusely illustrated by photographer Åke E:son Lindman and with descriptions and drawings from the architects themselves. A beautiful and finely crafted work of documentation, in equal measure informative and inspiring. The Timber Prize was founded in 1967 and is presented by the Swedish Forest Industries Federation. Language: English. No. pages: 176. Hardcover. ISBN 91-85213-08-x. Language: Swedish. No. pages: 176. Hardcover ISBN 91-8521-04-7 Order the book!

SWEPH Swedish Photographers 2004
The second title in our new series SWEGD, SWEPH and SWEILL. A selection of the best Swedish photographers of today, many of them working internationally. Covering a wide field, from advertising, architecture, interiors, fashion and still life to nature, portraits and documentary. Facts Language: English. No. of pages: 480. Trim size: 165x215 mm. Binding: Hard cover. ISBN: 91-970748-0-2. Published in January 2004.
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Communication Agencies in Sweden 2004/05
Communication Agencies in Sweden is a unique search tool. Here is where communication consultants can find future clients and colleagues. Here useful data about consultants‚ businesses - such as their business concept, focus, staff, clients and financial status can be found. Here is where you can check out the ownership structure and se the communication agencies latest work. Language: Swedish, English. No. of pages: 456. Trim size: 220x300 mm Hard cover. ISBN 91-85213-05-5
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Scandinavian Design Beyond The Myth
During the 1950s Scandinavian Design became a “must” in the Western world. The history of this success has not been written in one volume before – but here it is, published in connection with the exhibition “Scandinavian Design Beyond the Myth”, commissioned by the Nordic Council of Ministers and travelling the world 2003-2006. Editors: Widar Halén, Kerstin Wickman. Publishing editor: Ulf Beckman. Language: English. 240 pages. Trim size: 200x255 mm. ISBN 91-974413-5-X (hard cover). ISBN 91-85213-01-2 (soft cover). Visit the exhibition! Order the book!