Aboriginal design is of a distinctly cultural nature, based in the Dreaming and in ancient practices grounded in Country. It is visible in the aerodynamic boomerang, the ingenious design of fish traps and the precise layouts of community settlements that strengthen social cohesion. Alison Page and Paul Memmott show how these design principles of sophisticated function, sustainability and storytelling, refined over many millennia, are now being applied to contemporary practices. Design: Building on Country issues a challenge for a new Australian design ethos, one that truly responds to the essence of Country and its people. Authors: Alison Page & Paul Memmott ISBN: 9781760761400 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Australia Pty Ltd Date of Publication: 27th April 2021 Number of Pages: 240 Format: Paperback Product Dimensions (cm): 19.5 x 12.9 x 1.9 Age range: Adult
