Football: Designing the Beautiful Game

Name: Football: Designing the Beautiful Game
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Book Synopsis: The design story of soccer, from stadium planning to team badges

Soccer is unquestionably the world’s most popular sport, with a dedicated fan base and truly international reach. It is also a significant industry, with European soccer alone being estimated to hold a value of $30 billion in 2016. How did soccer evolve to be such a significant part of our cultural landscape, and what role has design played in shaping the sport?

This catalog—the first of its kind—explores the design story behind soccer, unpicking how design has been used to push the game to its technical and emotional limits. From the master-planning of the world’s most significant stadiums to the innovative materials used in today’s boots, the graphic design of team badges and the grassroots initiatives pushing back against the sport’s commercialization, this book provides a rare insight into the people and processes that have made soccer what it is today.

Accompanying the Design Museum exhibition of the same name, this book features informed and sometimes provocative contributions from figures across the world of football and design, from analyst Statman Dave and broadcaster Martin Tyler to architect Jacques Herzog and Adidas vice president Sam Handy.

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Are you ready to explore the fascinating design story behind the world's most popular sport? Look no further than "Football: Designing the Beautiful Game." This groundbreaking catalog takes you on a journey through the evolution of soccer and reveals the influential role that design has played in shaping the sport we know and love today.

From the grandeur of iconic stadiums to the intricacies of team badges, this book uncovers the secrets behind the captivating world of soccer design. Discover how meticulous planning and innovative materials have pushed the game to its technical and emotional limits, capturing the hearts of millions around the globe.

But it doesn't stop there. "Football: Designing the Beautiful Game" goes beyond the surface and delves into the grassroots initiatives that challenge the commercialization of the sport. Gain a rare insight into the people and processes that have defined soccer's cultural significance and made it a $30 billion industry.

Featuring contributions from renowned figures in both the football and design industries, this catalog is a must-have for any soccer enthusiast. Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply curious about the profound impact of design, this book offers a wealth of informed and sometimes provocative insights that will leave you captivated.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through the world of soccer design. Join us and uncover the hidden stories behind the beautiful game. Purchase your copy of "Football: Designing the Beautiful Game" today and delve into the captivating intersection of soccer and design.

Get your copy now and be inspired by the fascinating world of soccer design!

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