A primer for everyone from students of design and visual culture to anyone who wants a better understanding of how design has evolved over the last century and a half, History of Modern Design from Victorian Era to Present examines modern design across continents and cultures, highlighting the key movements, designs, and designers that have shaped the world around us. From the whirlwind of innovation that gripped Victorian England at the dawn of the industrial revolution to the explosion of technology continuing in the 21st century, this book details design's rich evolution, including Art Nouveau's breathtaking ornament, the 'new vision' of the Bauhaus, the rise of the International Style, and postmodernism and contemporary currents in the graphic arts and landscape architecture.