Problems of Design by George Nelson

  Problems of Design, Nelson's classic collection of essays, has achieved international repute as one of the first of contemporary efforts to deal seriously with the problems of an emerging profession. Nelson calls his essays "problems" for an excellent reason: these are questions, not answers. Like every good teacher, or even philosopher, what he has to say is important for what he asks: for the direction and stimulation he gives the readers' own mind. The book contains 26 essays, in subject ranging from the nature of modern perception to chair legs. All are animated by an orderly intelligence, a civilized breadth of allusion, and a graceful humor that have made Nelson one of the most distinguished of American architects and designers. George Nelson was an American designer, architect, and writer who is known for his contributions to modern furniture design. Nelson was born in 1908 in Hartford, Connecticut and studied at Yale University, where he received a degree in architecture. He