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The genius of design [videorecording] / produced by Wall to Wall Media ; Producers/directors Chris Willson, Peter Sweasey, Chris Rodley and Hattie Bowering ; Executive producers Alex Graham and Michael Jackson ; Series producer, Tim Kirby.

Contributor Wilson, Chris.

Imprint:Silver Spring, MD : Distributed by Acorn Media, c2010.

Description2 videodiscs (242 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Note:Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Note:Originally broadcast as episodes of the five part series on the Smithsonian Channel.

Note:Bonus features: biographical sketches, discussion questions, famous flops.

Note:Disc 1. (145 min.). Ghosts in the machine ; Designs for living ; Blueprints or war -- Disc 2. (97 min.). Better living through chemistry ; Objects of desire.

Note:Every aspect of modern life is influenced by industrial design, from office chairs to apartment complexes. This fascinating series delves into the personalities and technology that shape the world's environment, economy and culture.

Note : PerformerNarrator, Denis Lawson.

System Details NotesDigital video disc.

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Wilson, Chris.
Lawson, Denis.
Burke, Anthony.
Wall to Wall (Firm)
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Subject:
Design -- History.
Design -- Philosophy.
Industrial design.
Index Term - Genre/Form
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Television programs for the hearing impaired.