Dieter Rams: As Little Design as Possible, published by Phaidon, offers an in-depth look at the life, work and design philosophy of the legendary German industrial designer. Filled with sketches, detailed photographs and rich archival materials, the book provides a comprehensive exploration of Rams’ groundbreaking contributions to design. The book is edited by design and architecture expert Sophie Lovell and it also features a foreword by Jonathan Ive, former Chief Design Officer at Apple, adding further insight into Rams’ enduring influence.

As head of design at Braun from 1961 to 1995, Dieter Rams created some of the twentieth century’s most iconic objects. Rams’s life and work are indelibly linked to his thoughts about how people live, and how they can live better.

Products he designed in the 1960s are still produced and sold today, and his ideas on good design continue to inspire designers and consumers. Now available again with a stunning new cover, this comprehensive monograph, with a foreword by Jonathan (Jony) Ive, former chief design officer of Apple, explores not only Rams’s life and work, but also his design philosophy.