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JAIME VARGAS
OLHARES, 2018
Publisher: Olhares
Edited By: Jayme Vargas
Binding: Hard Cover
Language: Portuguese
Pages: 204
In front of Lafer alongside his brothers since 1961, and still active at 82 years old, Percival Lafer has forged a distinctive path concerning the interplay of design, industry, and market in Brazil. From the outset of his career, he drew inspiration from modern furniture to establish mass production with affordable prices. This vision led him to deeply engage in manufacturing issues, from production strategies to resource and process optimization, continually seeking insights into the final consumer demands for his products. With insightful commentary by Jayme Vargas, the book unveils a comprehensive and representative overview of Percival Lafer's design ethos, elucidating his creative thinking through numerous lines of furniture, pieces of urban furniture, and the iconic MP Lafer sports car