'Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey' Offers Home Tours
Michael Hemsworth — December 19, 2022 — Art & Design
References: creations.mattel & highsnobiety
'Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey' has been launched as a publication for avid fans of the namesake doll to add into their collection as a way to keep abreast with her various abodes over the years.
The book covers Barbie's various homes through the years to provide a detailed analysis across 152 pages that include original layout plans, full-color photos and even conversations with designers and architectural historians. The cook covers around 60 years of Barbie architectural history focused on the Dreamhouse and is curated by PIN-UP Magazine to offer all the details avid fans need to know.
'Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey' was conceptualized and designed by Office Ben Ganz, and was edited by Felix Burrichter and Whitney Mallett.
Image Credit: Mattel Creations
The book covers Barbie's various homes through the years to provide a detailed analysis across 152 pages that include original layout plans, full-color photos and even conversations with designers and architectural historians. The cook covers around 60 years of Barbie architectural history focused on the Dreamhouse and is curated by PIN-UP Magazine to offer all the details avid fans need to know.
'Barbie Dreamhouse: An Architectural Survey' was conceptualized and designed by Office Ben Ganz, and was edited by Felix Burrichter and Whitney Mallett.
Image Credit: Mattel Creations
Trend Themes
1. Architectural Toy Publications - The publication of architectural design of toys can become a trend for toy enthusiast and architects who want to explore and learn from the evolution of toy architecture.
2. Collectible Toy Books - The concept of collectible toy books can become a trend as it offers a more comprehensive and detailed history of toy designs that enthusiasts and collectors can enjoy.
3. Toy Architecture Archives - The trend of creating toy architecture archives can emerge as a result of the increasing interest in the history and development of toy architecture designs.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can consider creating collectible books that feature the architectural design evolution of their iconic toys, thereby increasing their marketability and demand among enthusiasts.
2. Publishing - Publishing companies can leverage the trend of collectible toy books by collaborating with toy manufacturers to create publications that are of interest to collectors and toy enthusiasts.
3. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers can explore the toy industry and create more innovative designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and educational, thereby disrupting the traditional notion of toys as mere playthings.
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