Dialog: What Makes a Great Design Partnership

Created as a graphic design compendium that spans the worlds of fashion, hospitality, art, science, banking, luxury and technology, 'Dialog: What Makes a Great Design Partnership' explores over three decades of work from one of the world's most accomplished design firms, the Carbone Smolan Agency. Lushly illustrated, the book showcases their work for international brands such as Christie's and Mandarin Oriental Hotels, in addition to cultural icons like the Musee du Louvre and The Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Thirty-five projects are organised in themes such as Fame, Fortune, Fun and Forever, including exclusive images and sketches from the studio's archives. Presented as a "conversation" between two trusted design partners, DIALOG is a comprehensive look into what CSA has created and also reveals the collaborative ethos that has resulted in a stunning array of designs for a world-class clientele. AUTHOR: Ken Carbone is a designer, artist, musician, author, and teacher. He is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Director of the Carbone Smolan Agency, a design and branding firm in New York City. Ken is recognised as one of the nation's top graphic designers, whose work for international brands is celebrated for its simplicity and intelligence. Leslie Smolan, Co-Founder and Director of Creative Strategy of Carbone Smolan Agency, brings the wisdom of 35 years of experience to mentor both clients and designers on the power of strategic design. Her passion lies in distilling complex problems into holistic design solutions that integrate content, strategy, and art. SELLING POINTS: ?Become a part of the conversation between design partners Ken Carbone and Leslie Smolan, and get behind the scenes of their most celebrated projects ?Foreword by Italian designer Massimo Vignelli and a preface by design journalist, critic, and author Steven Heller 355 colour