The Big Book of Green Design by Eric Benson is a really great inspirational source for designers working with corporations focusing on sustainable business and organizations with the main purpose of promoting clean energy.
As the book mentions, the paper industry is the third largest air, land and water polluter in America and Canada. It is very clear that designers can have a huge impact on this issue on a daily basis. The design industry is naturally “married” to the printing industry and so therefore we are in a pretty good position to make earth–healthy choices.
I think this book is more like a coffee table book than a reference of “how to”, but it is smackpacked full of current and creative “green” design, which is nice to see.
You can purchase The Big Book of Green Design at Amazon.
The Big Book of Packaging is scheduled for 2011 and you can submit your work to be included in the book. The book will feature the best package designs from around the world. A large section of the book will be devoted to eco-friendly packaging. Submit work to Cresent Hill Books here. Also, The Big Book of Layouts is to come out July 2010.
