The Story of Scottish Design

Book presentation.Design Heritage


The story of Scottish design is one of local specialism and global connections, innovation entrepreneurship and adaption to change.

This inspiring book explores the country’s design history and its international significance from 1500 to the present day. It covers more than sixty design disciplines from furniture to fashion, engineering to urban planning and textiles to digital design. It features prominent historical figures such as architect Roberty Adam, engineer Thomas Telford, designers Christopher Dresser, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and contemporary designers such as Holly Fulton.

Author(s): Philip Long and Joanna Norman
Book year: 2018
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britian and Northern Ireland