Tom Dixonary

Dixonary is a comprehensive look at the work of Tom Dixon, one of Britain’s most renowned product designers. In his own words, and through hundreds of comparative illustrations, Dixon reveals the often surprising inspirations behind his creations. From translating a painting of an overfed sow into an overstuffed sofa to modeling his famous Jack Light on Japanese sea defenses, Dixon shares stories that span three decades of his design journey. A self-taught designer who emerged from the punk era, Dixon founded his studio in the 1980s, later becoming Head of Design at Habitat and Creative Director at Artek, before reestablishing his own brand in 2002. Dixonary offers a chronological exploration of the ideas and techniques that have shaped his work.