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The Symbolic Power of Collectible Design : Mapping a Multifaceted Field.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Codignola-Bo, Federica.
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (0 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Bradford : Ethics International Press Limited, 2025.
- Summary:
- The cultural and creative industries include organisations that produce, and exchange goods characterised by a symbolic value, notably higher than their material value and distinguished by what some scholars have defined as 'artistic creativity'. Such goods are typically created or produced as unique specimens or limited series. Collectible design objects are part of this class of goods. The practice of collecting design, which has relatively recently gained prominence, is increasingly widespread. This is demonstrated by a series of circumstances and by parallel evidence emerging from both the market and the contemporary cultural discourse.This book is the first to investigate the distinct and fascinating field of collectible design. It is an important reference tool and guide for academics, researchers, students, and practitioners in the field, and in other disciplines such as cultural economics and cultural studies.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Introduction
- Defining collectible design
- Understanding design: A contextual overview
- Complexities surrounding the definition of design
- Some viable theoretical frameworks
- Toward a multifaceted definition of design
- Exploring the concept of collectibles
- Defining collectibles
- Criteria for collectibility
- Tangible and intangible dimensions of collectibility
- The intersection of design and collectibility
- Existing literature on collectible design
- Conceptual challenges in defining collectible design
- The rise of collectible design: Market growth, cultural dynamics, and expanding discourse
- Market and cultural assessments: Recognising the development of collectible design
- Price dynamics
- Art connections
- The collectible design market structure
- The rising discourse on collectible design
- From markets to meaning: Linking market dynamics, cultural narratives, and the evolving identity of collectible design
- Symbolic consumption
- The rationale for a symbolic consumption approach
- A multi-theoretical application to symbolic consumption
- Symbolic consumption applied to design collecting
- Refining symbolic consumption in collectible design and design collecting through Hirschman's model
- Symbolic value
- Symbolic consumption and symbolic value
- Critical frameworks for applying symbolic value to collectible design and design collecting
- Collectible design's core layers of symbolic value
- Historical context
- Cultural significance
- Rarity and exclusivity
- Craftsmanship and materials
- Designer reputation
- Narrative and storytelling
- Investment potential
- Social status
- Emotional connection
- Aesthetic appeal
- Artistic value
- Luxury appeal
- Authenticity and provenance
- Technological innovation
- Sustainability
- Cross-cultural influence.
- Fashionability and trends
- Digital presence
- A framework for understanding the symbolic value of collectible design
- Rethinking the dimensions of the collectible design system
- Intrinsic design characteristics
- Creative and institutional processes
- Sociocultural and market interactions
- An interpretation of the symbolic framework of collectible design
- Synthesising symbolic value in collectible design
- The evolution and future of collectible design
- Historical evolution and key movements
- Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau (1860s-1910s)
- Bauhaus, Art Deco, and Rationalism (1910s-1940s)
- Mid-Century Modernism and international influences (1940s-1960s)
- Postmodernism and the rise of Design Art (1970s-1990s)
- Studio Furniture and Limited Edition Design (1960s-present)
- Institutionalisation and market expansion (1990s-present)
- Contemporary collectible design
- The evolution of collectors and collecting practices in design
- Reassessing design movements: key implications and iconic case studies
- Iconic collectible design objects and designers
- Contemporary and future perspectives
- Conclusion
- References.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781804416518
- 1804416517
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