My nerdy love for Jonathan Olivares’ Office Chair Book
I think Jonathan Olivares’ book “A Taxonomy of Office Chairs” is so cool because not only am I a design history nerd, but also an office chair nerd. Olivares talks about his book in this little video.Watch it, and if you’re an ergonomic geek like me, grab a copy of the book. By the way, is it me or is he kinda cute (in a design-researcher kind of way)? OMG, I really am a nerd.
Compendium of Interior Styles
I love art /design history books in general, but this one by Francois Baudot is definitely a favorite. I bought it for the loads of gorgeous full page photos. It’s almost more of a visual history of interior styles from the Middle Ages through the end of the 20th century. If you have no patience for textbook wordiness, this makes for an easier read & will look awesome on your coffee table! www.amazon.com
Vintage T-Shirts
OK, so this is a little detour from the interior design world, but so what? It’s way too fun to ignore. Who doesn’t love a vintage t-shirt? Taschen presents another cool book whose every page you’ll want to turn. From DIY to the mass market, the printed T-shirt has been embraced by fashion designers and artists, street culture and brand-building corporations. Yet its basic form and function are unchanged. From the classic I HEART NY to boobs to Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean, there’s something there for everyone. www.taschen.com
The Furniture of Carlo Mollino
The first monograph on the furniture and interior design of Carlo Mollino, one of the most original Italian designers of the twentieth century. Realized in collaboration with Museo Casa Mollino, it is extensively illustrated with over 400 sketches, drawings and archival photographs, many never published before. www.amazon.com
Brand Identity Now!
With in-depth case studies of leading projects from around the world, Brand Identity Now! is destined to be a major work of reference for designers, marketing professionals and anyone working in communications. The book examines logos, imagery, and strategic applications involved in each branded project. www.taschen.com
I'm an interior designer & space planner and I've worked in San Francisco/Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Columbus, and Cairo.
I live with my husband Ed (and our chihuahua Gus) in Oakland, CA and our favorite thing in the world is traveling. I also like shopping, yoga, dancing, the beach, Indian food and anything chocolate. I don't like the cold, the suburbs, gardening, credit cards, video games and texting. My favorite YouTube videos are Blood and Drinking Out of Cups.
Thanks for checking out my site! -Reham Shadi
