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B is for Bauhaus: An A-Z of the Modern World

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Category: Architecture

Design is everywhere—even when we don't notice it.

In B Is for Bauhaus, Deyan Sudjic explores the hidden influence of design on our daily lives. From the chair you sit in to the smartphone in your pocket, he reveals how objects shape our identities, behaviors, and aspirations—and why good design is about far more than appearance.

Blending history, criticism, and personal observation, Sudjic makes complex ideas approachable, inviting readers to see the designed world with fresh eyes. Insightful, witty, and deeply engaging, it's an ideal introduction to the power of design and the stories embedded within the objects that surround us.

A compelling read for anyone curious about why things look—and work—the way they do.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian ★★★★★

I picked it up expecting a dry textbook, but Sudjic’s entries read like little stories that make you see your own coffee mug differently. The alphabetical format makes it perfect for flipping to a random page during a commute.

Ruby ★★★★★

The chapters are short enough to read one between meetings, and Sudjic's take on how the smartphone reshaped our habits made me see my own desk differently. It's the kind of book you'll find yourself quoting at dinner.

Isabella ★★★★★

The way Sudjic ties everyday objects like chairs and smartphones back to design history made me look at my own apartment differently. It's the kind of book you pick up for one letter and end up reading three entries deep, forty minutes later.

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