Sori Yanagi

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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of industrial design. Specifically, it discusses the designs of Sori Yanagi, a Japanese artist and industrial designer. It describes Yanagi's background and development in the area of design. The paper then discusses some of his most famous works, such as his butterfly stool and describes why his designs still sell well today.

From the Paper:

"Yanagi's designs still sell well today, which helps illustrate the timeless excellence of their execution. Even though they are over 50 years old, they are still popular and beautiful, and it is clear they can blend with a variety of decors. They do not look dated or out of style at all, which is a difficult feat to accomplish in design. Many designs from the 1950s are outmoded and even laughable today, but Yanagi's designs seem to work in any decade. That is because they are simple and elegant, but also because they use the principles of aesthetics and usability to create products that are easy to use and beautiful to view."

Sample of Sources Used:

• http://www.dwr.com/designers/?designer_id=166 May 8, 2007.
• http://www.kettererkunst.com/bio/sori-yanagi-1915.shtml May 8, 2007.
• http://www.japon.net/yanagi/indexe.shtml May 8, 2007.
• http://www.tortoiselife.com/new/itempage/soriyanagi.html May 8, 2007.
• http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/syes.html May 8, 2007.

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