The first comprehensive English-language book about local culture and its influence on product design. Published by the University of Chicago Press, the book took 700 days to research: 350 company visits, 120 interviews, 88 stories. Launched on the occasion of the Taipei World Design Capital designation and featured on CNN as breaking news.
Taiwan by Design is by far the most difficult project I’ve ever done. Starting from scratch—and without knowing anyone in a Chinese-speaking country—it was an enormous effort to complete. I travelled across the island to interview designers, searched library records and attended every creative expo and trade fair there was. We ran an unprecedented crowdfunding campaign to make this awesome dream come true. A heartfelt thanks to all of our super-fans! ~ Love, Annie
