Love this book and the way it is laid out with an inspiration image i the left page and his design on the right. Illuminations, revelations and postrationalizations from a chaotic mind hardcover tom dixon author. Throughout the book, dixon pairs his own designs with images of the objects, animals and ideas that inspired them, alongside idiosyncratic explanatory texts. I suffer from the delusion that i am still at the beginning of my career and that all my best work lies ahead of me, says lauded industrial designer tom dixon, in the preface to his newly released publication, dixonary. Illuminations, revelations and postrationalizations from a chaotic mind. Portrait by sophia evans t om dixon obe is an awardwinning, selftaught designer. Dixonary was the first complete monograph of the british innovator and product designer tom dixon.
In the first comprehensive book of his work, dixon reveals his inspirations of the last 30 years. Tom dixon, the new ceo alessandro vergano and a project for italy. A british lighting, furniture and accessories brand. Tom dixon dixonary is a comprehensive book on one of britains bestknown and most highly regarded product designers. Upon publication of his book, dixonary, tom dixon came to arkitektura assembly to speak about his work, his travels and the importance of being part of each step of production. Flick the book one way to reveal a comprehensive catalogue of tom s work and flick through the other way to see the numerous unusual inspirations. Dixonary is a chronological sweep through my thirty years of designing.
Illuminations, revelations and postrationalizations from a chaotic mindhardback 20 edition. Featured imageof tom dixons 2004 mirrorball standis reproduced from dixonary, violette editions deluxe new monograph on the celebrated uk product designer. Crafted as a marvelous physical object that unfolds over time, dixonary takes its inspiration from the designers own slide lectures, which pair an object or image from the world of pop culture and technology with a piece created by dixon. For the 20 london design festival, tom has chosen a selection of etsy sellers to be featured in the made in britain marketplace. Tom dixon founded his studio in the 1980s following his discovery of the pleasures of welding while repairing damaged motorcycle frames. Aug 31, 20 london designer tom dixons new book, dixonary, is a beautiful chronicle of the many products hes designed over a 30year career and their often unexpected inspirations. In his own words, tom dixon reveals for the first time his inspirations of the last 30 years. Designer tom dixons new book, dixonary architectural digest. British designer tom dixon talks chic lighting, sf techies. Jun 22, 20 in these images from his new book, the influential british designer pairs objects that have inspired him with some of his bestloved pieces. Illuminations, revelations and postrationalizations from a chaotic mindhardback 20 edition tom dixon, camilla belton on. British designer tom dixon swept into town last week, landing at arkitektura assembly a design series presented by modern furniture emporium arkitektura to promote his book, tom dixon.
In his own words, and with hundreds of comparative illustrations interleaved with text, this selftaught designer illuminates the often surprising ideas behind his finished pieces. Key consumer concerns such as multifunctional design, recycling and an. Dixonary hardcover september 30, 20 tom dixon author, artist, camilla belton editor, robert violette editor dixonary is a comprehensive book on one of britains bestknown and most highly regarded product designers. Speaking at his west london headquarters the dock, dixon describes the retrospective catalogue of his product designs.
But personally we wish this kind of book existed for all of our favorite visual artists. The inspirations behind tom dixons designs in pictures. Dixonary is the first comprehensive book on one of britains best known and most highly regarded product designers, in his own words and with a wealth of illustrations showing the inspiration behind each work he has produced in almost 30 years of design. His works have been acquired by museums across the globe, including the victoria and albert museum, museum of modern art new york and centre georges pompidou, paris, france. Dixonary by tom dixon modern art books at the works. Tom dixon has released a fascinating selfportrait constructed in the medium of print. Tom dixon, obe born 21 may 1959 in sfax, tunisia is a selftaught british designer. Dixons previous books include rethink 2002, an analysis of each room in the modern home, and the interior world of tom dixon 2008, a book of ideas and observations on design, materials and style. Tom dixon, the new ceo alessandro vergano and a project. Tom dixon, obe, is a selftaught british designer whose work is featured in the new york museum of modern art and the victoria and albert museum in london.
With a commitment to innovation and a mission to revive the british furniture industry, the brand is inspired by the nations unique heritage and produces extraordinary objects for everyday use. Jun 27, 20 as befitting a designer with a rather unconventional background, tom dixons new book dixonary is a rather unconventional beast. This book shows each room in the home in at least two different ways, with a create the look approach that shows how industrial design can bring with it an aesthetic of colour and fun as well as high quality. In his own words, and with hundreds of comparative illustrations interleaved with text, this selftaught. Nov 20, 20 industrial designer tom dixon, famed for his welded salvagedmetal furniture, has released dixonary an intuitivelydesigned book revealing the processes behind his work. In it, the creator of superpopular light fixtures such as the beat light, the mirror ball, the void light, and the megahit copper shade, details. Illuminations, revelations and postrationalizations from the chaotic mind of tom dixon, where previously unpublished early experiments jostle for space with the latest industrial productions from this prolific selftaught designer. Flicking through the 600page hardback volume, dixon highlights the origins of his career during the punk movement, with an image of the sex pistols juxtaposed with a photo of one of dixons early.
Aptly titled dixonary tom dixons new publication delves into the inspiration for. Dixons previous books on design subjects include rethink 2002, an analysis of each room in the modern home, the interior world of tom dixon 2008, a book. In it, the creator of superpopular light fixtures such as the beat light, the mirror ball, the void light, and the megahit copper shade, details his creative process. Dixonary book matt willey illuminations, revelations and postrationalizations from a chaotic mind. Dixonary dixon, tom, belton, camilla, violette, robert, dixon. Industrial designer tom dixon has released a book that many budding designers may find interesting. From tom dixons london home, here is a news flash about the british designer and his eponymous super brand. Free copies of tom dixons dixonary book to be won dezeen.
Tom dixon was born in 1959 and is one of britains bestknown and most highly regarded product designers. Dixonary is a comprehensive book on one of britains bestknown and most highly. He is now one of britains leading masters of design, having also produced accessible, high quality objects as head of design at. Tom dixon discusses his new book dixonary in this movie we filmed. Flick the book one way to reveal a comprehensive catalogue of. Dixonary is a book three decades in the making that. In his own words, and with hundreds of comparative illustrations interleaved with text, this selftaught designer. If the name of robert violette doesnt ring any bell, suffice to say the publisher is responsible for damien hirsts first monography published in 1997.
He is currently the creative director of the brand tom dixon specialising in lighting, furniture and accessories. The dixonary family in this chronological volume, tom dixon gives insight into his complete body of work. Here, dixon reveals the ideas and influences behind his creative genius. I wasnt sure i needed one at least until i am dead, at which point people can write what they like. Its about a turn of events in the management of the tom dixon brand and, as a consequence, new, very italian objectives, as we were saying. Just 35 yearsold, italian alessandro vergano is the new ceo of the british brand tom dixon. Dixonary is the first complete monograph of this british innovator. Flick the book one way to reveal a comprehensive catalogue of toms work and flick through the other way to see the numerous unusual inspirations. Industrial designer tom dixon, famed for his welded salvagedmetal furniture, has released dixonary an intuitivelydesigned book revealing the processes behind his work.
In this chronological volume, tom dixon gives insight into his complete body of work. Nov 21, 20 industrial designer tom dixon has released a book that many budding designers may find interesting. Furniture designer tom dixon aims to extend the use of industrial design and how it can be adapted in the home. In these images from his new book, the influential british designer pairs objects that have inspired him with some of his bestloved pieces. Tom dixon the most important designer of modernity idaaf. Sep 30, 20 dixon s previous books include rethink 2002, an analysis of each room in the modern home, and the interior world of tom dixon 2008, a book of ideas and observations on design, materials and style. We consider dixonary, the new publication from lauded industrial designer tom dixon, presenting a selection of the book s illustrative image couplets, alongside dixon s accompanying microstories. If we had to elect the most sight unseenlike book ever published, tom dixons dixonary might land at the very top of that list. The event was attended by over 300 people, a reflection of dixons reach.
Tom dixon at arkitektura assembly arkitektura assembly. Dixon s previous books include rethink 2002, an analysis of each room in the modern home, and the interior world of tom dixon 2008, a book of ideas and observations on design, materials and style. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Obsessed with honest materials, and a commitment to innovative design. Hundreds of pictures illustrate the book, published by violette editions. This time its not about a new collection or product, nor a new interior design project or store. Dixonary is a comprehensive book on one of britains bestknown and most highly regarded product designers. Dixonary is a book three decades in the making that pulls double duty. Established in 2002, tom dixon is a british product design brand. Dixonary is a simple picture book with short stories attached, according to author and british product designer tom dixon. London designer tom dixons new book, dixonary, is a beautiful chronicle of the many products hes designed over a 30year career and their often unexpected inspirations.
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