--- product_id: 66471093 title: "Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum" price: "€ 0.91" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/66471093-designed-in-the-ussr-1950-1989-from-the-collection-moscow store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum **Price:** € 0.91 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum - **How much does it cost?** € 0.91 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/66471093-designed-in-the-ussr-1950-1989-from-the-collection-moscow) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum : Phaidon: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: A Glimpse Into Soviet Design History - There are few books on Soviet design so this volume is welcome and brings together a panoply of items from the last 40 years of the USSR. Although the Scientific Research Institute of Scientific Aesthetics tried to develop a Soviet design culture it was faced with an economic system with its five-year plans and factory directors reluctant to change to a better design. Many products were reverse engineered and "Sovietised" from western examples but nevertheless there were innovative conceptual projects. While function and utility were they key driving forces creativity still managed to flourish. The book is in three parts, first the "Citizen" which showcases the everyday domestic and consumer products. Secondly the "State" which focuses on items which reveal something about the state-controlled system of design and the third part "World" are USSR products on the international stage. Most of the items in the book went on display at the Moscow Design Museum in 2012 and attracted a considerable audience. Review: Essential for anyone interested in the fascinating world of Soviet design - One good thing about the covid lockdown is I've taken the change to spend the money I would have spent on going out to the pub and to gis on some great books instead, and this one is up there with the best. The book has been divided into three separate sections (Citizen, State and World), and includes 350 images covering 4 decades. I found the whole book captivating, and there's some incredible examples of Russian design (including my personal favourite, the Saturnas vacuum cleaner that inspired by the Sputnik satellite) and some amazing cars, consumer electronics and children's toys. If you have any interest in life behind the Iron Curtain or design at all then you won't be disappointed with this book. The only complaint is it could be more in depth - I'd have liked more text to explain the context of the items as I ploughed through it in a single day and was left wanting more. Nevertheless a great read and recommended. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 1,488,119 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 9,189 in Commercial Graphic Design 11,450 in Other Art Media & Techniques 161,943 in History (Books) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (122) | | Dimensions | 21.27 x 3.18 x 28.58 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0714875570 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0714875576 | | Item weight | 1.04 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | 13 April 2018 | | Publisher | Phaidon Press | ## Images ![Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wJwHZFAlL.jpg) ![Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Ei-1m1RIL.jpg) ![Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tTUrl20xL.jpg) ![Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jx6l3VfPL.jpg) ![Designed in the USSR: 1950-1989: from the collection of the Moscow Design Museum - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61hl3LDZyzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Glimpse Into Soviet Design History *by C***D on 26 April 2020* There are few books on Soviet design so this volume is welcome and brings together a panoply of items from the last 40 years of the USSR. Although the Scientific Research Institute of Scientific Aesthetics tried to develop a Soviet design culture it was faced with an economic system with its five-year plans and factory directors reluctant to change to a better design. Many products were reverse engineered and "Sovietised" from western examples but nevertheless there were innovative conceptual projects. While function and utility were they key driving forces creativity still managed to flourish. The book is in three parts, first the "Citizen" which showcases the everyday domestic and consumer products. Secondly the "State" which focuses on items which reveal something about the state-controlled system of design and the third part "World" are USSR products on the international stage. Most of the items in the book went on display at the Moscow Design Museum in 2012 and attracted a considerable audience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential for anyone interested in the fascinating world of Soviet design *by T***D on 17 August 2020* One good thing about the covid lockdown is I've taken the change to spend the money I would have spent on going out to the pub and to gis on some great books instead, and this one is up there with the best. The book has been divided into three separate sections (Citizen, State and World), and includes 350 images covering 4 decades. I found the whole book captivating, and there's some incredible examples of Russian design (including my personal favourite, the Saturnas vacuum cleaner that inspired by the Sputnik satellite) and some amazing cars, consumer electronics and children's toys. If you have any interest in life behind the Iron Curtain or design at all then you won't be disappointed with this book. The only complaint is it could be more in depth - I'd have liked more text to explain the context of the items as I ploughed through it in a single day and was left wanting more. Nevertheless a great read and recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ BACK IN THE DAY, BACK IN THE USSR! *by J***B on 10 May 2018* Great insight into the ephemera of the soviet block. The industrial design is fascinating. I'd have liked not oily to see the labels and wrappers of items but also to see the social or commercial context of the design. 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