Guest Performances: Pieces on Design

Przemek Dębowski

This book explores everyday design, ordinary architecture, and a bit about life. The author takes us on a walk through Warsaw's Grochów district, revisits his former primary school, and wanders both nearby and farther afield. He reflects on the work of the Centrala design group and shares his experiences in Dessau (where he faces disappointment). Inviting us into his studio, he recounts failures, defeats, comical situations, as well as inspiring encounters and the people who make design such a fascinating profession. Readers will discover the connections between design and literature, learn about the pitfalls of overusing exclamation marks, the ambivalent allure of pictograms, and the turbulent dynamics between typography and revolution. By delving into the aesthetics of banners, the book reveals why social rebellions rely so heavily on thoughtful design.

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