Ken Barber

For a quarter century, House Industries has carved out an unlikely niche in the design world by cultivating a diverse body of work—from fonts and fashion to ceramics and space technology. House Industries: The Process Is the Inspiration is an illustrative and entertaining journey through the creative process of this renowned design studio. Presented in House’s honest, authentic, and often irreverent style, this beautifully useful 400-page volume offers a novel perspective on the origin of ideas for creative people in any field. Not only does this revealing and visually engaging book contain a collection of helpful lessons, stories, and case studies, but it also shows how to transform obsessive curiosity into personally satisfying and successful work.