About the Author
Klaus Klemp
ISBN 9781838663896
Rs. 11,200
Phaidon Press
Braun
Designed to Keep
Who it's for: Design enthusiasts, historians, and fans of Braun products
Since 1921, Braun has been shaping the way we live through timeless designs that are simple, useful, beautiful, and designed to keep. Unlike many brands before it, and many more that followed, Braun created a culture of design – underpinned by a set of functional and aesthetic principles – that went on to have worldwide impact. Across 3 sections and more than 500 images, the book charts the company’s defining moments, core identities, and key characters, together presenting the most comprehensive history of Braun ever published. Featuring brand-new photography of Braun’s most iconic products alongside never-before-published archival images, drawings, advertisements, internal documents, and correspondence, in-depth narrative texts interweave the Braun story with the cultural and political history of Germany, providing new context and insight into one of the most famous product design brands in the world. With profiles on key members of the creative and leadership teams that reinforce Braun’s design legacy and the importance of the people behind the process, Braun: Designed to Keep unpacks the brand’s core values – such as simplicity, usefulness, and longevity – that changed the way household products are perceived, designed, and used. Format: Hardcover Size: 290 × 250 mm (11 3/8 × 9 7/8 in) Pages: 424
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- Over 500 images, including new photography and archival materials
- 3 sections charting Braun's defining moments, identities, and characters
- Profiles of key creative and leadership team members
- Interweaves Braun's story with German cultural and political history
- Explores core values: simplicity, usefulness, longevity
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All by Klaus Klemp →Questions about this book
What is the scope of this book?
It covers Braun's history from 1921 to the present, including defining moments, core identities, and key characters, with over 500 images.
Does the book include photographs of Braun products?
Yes, it features brand-new photography of iconic products as well as never-before-published archival images, drawings, advertisements, and documents.
Is there a focus on the people behind Braun?
Yes, it includes profiles of key members of the creative and leadership teams, emphasizing the importance of the people behind the design process.
Does the book discuss Braun's design principles?
Yes, it unpacks core values such as simplicity, usefulness, and longevity that changed how household products are perceived and designed.
How is the book structured?
It is organized into 3 sections and includes in-depth narrative texts that interweave Braun's story with German cultural and political history.

