Master the design ideas that shape the world we live in today. In a series of 50 accessible essays, John Jervis introduces and explains the central movements, inventions and creative geniuses of design, tracing its evolution from the 19th century to the present day. From arts and crafts and typography to key movements such as art deco and Bauhaus, 50 Design Ideas You Really Need to Know is complete introduction to the most important design concepts in history.