This Is Why You Love LEGO by Jess Uhre Rahbek - ISBN: 9780262054911
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Unlock the secrets behind LEGO’s universal, enduring, and irresistible play appeal.
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This Is Why You Love LEGO

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    160 pages

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    13 October 2026

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Summary

A fascinating, free-wheeling exploration of LEGO and what makes it such an endlessly fun toy. The perfect gift book for your favorite LEGO fan, from an expert in play design who spent years conducting research inside the company.

This Is Why You Love LEGO is a rare insider’s exploration of why LEGO is the world’s most beloved toy. Grounded in three years of embedded research within the LEGO House design team, Jess Rahbek blends insightful analysis with accessible storytelling…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780262054911
ISBN-10:0262054914
Author:Jess Uhre Rahbek
Publisher:MIT Press Ltd
Imprint:MIT Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:13 October 2026
Weight:369g
Dimensions:203mm x 133mm
About The Author

Jess Uhre Rahbek

Jess Uhre Rahbek is Assistant Professor at LAB for Play Design, Design School Kolding, Denmark. His PhD research, which laid the foundation for this book, was conducted over three years within the LEGO House design team and resulted in the development of the Playful Tension model, a method for rethinking playthings and play experiences. Currently, he is working with LEGO House on play and AI, with Kirkbi on playful urban design, and LEGO Play & Discovery on play materials and creativity.

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