The functionalist concept of Bauhaus in the society of economical boom; the Hochschule Für Gestaltung of Ulm.

The author analyses the origins of the function of design and its development within the Bauhaus, taking into consideration its històrical context and man's reIationishi with the objects it created. He follows the historical evolution of Bauhaus under nazism and its course of development in the Germany of economical expansion which brought about of functionalism in the new affluent society.

He also examines the latest years, after the 68' crisis, the cosing down of the Hochschulle für Gestaltung and its lasting influence.