Serious Play: Design In Mid-Century America DKNG tilt the book

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illustrator of Monarchs playing cards

turning a quick-read pocket guide of lessons into a visually striking rumination

the book was written as inspiration to current and future designers to push beyond the past

Serious Play: Design In Mid-Century America DKNG tilt the bookThis spirited volume shows how postwar designers embraced whimsy and eclecticism in their work, exploring playfulness as an essential construct of modernity. Following World War II, Americans began accumulating more and more goods, spurring a transformation in the field of interior decoration. Storage walls became ubiquitous, often serving as a homes centerpiece. Designers such as Alexander Girard encouraged homeowners to populate their new shelving