This book introduces a carefully selected array of contemporary products that are distinguished by their attractive design and functionality in everyday life. Organized into various products groups such as living and sleeping; leisure, hobbies and sports; and architecture and environments the Design Brick is both a source of practical advice and a clear reference work. It is of equal interest to the design-oriented consumer and curious specialists in the field. More than 800 pages give readers an overview of the latest innovative solutions and products of exceptional creativity. These not only unite functional and aesthetic requirements, but also demonstrate the decisive roll that design plays in our modern society.