Design - Product

Captivating package designs are based on innovative ideas. Discover the secrets of how to use paper folding design tricks to create high-impact packaging in Captivating Forms. Beautiful and unique package design makes a product stand out, attracting a customer's attention quickly and effectively. In...

110 finely crafted grid pages for every mobile UI UX designers with two vertical and one horizontal mobile phone templates to try out your visions. It adds value to your design career because it is easy to carry and present to your bosses and...

The management of design has emerged as central to the operational and strategic options of any successful organization. The Handbook of Design Management presents a state-of-the-art overview of the subject - its methodologies, current debates, history and future. The Handbook covers the breadth of...

How design made America modern: masterpieces of furniture, metalware and plastics from the early 20th centuryDuring the 1920s and 1930s, the speed of modern life in the United States, accelerated by advances in transportation, communication, technology and advertising, changed how people lived their lives,...

A look at the transformation of the kitchen in the 20th century from modernism to the present, from fitted kitchens to single implementsOver the course of the past century, the kitchen, more than any other room in the modern dwelling, has been the focus...

Pop-art connoisseurs are treated to a mind-bending journey through the blistering paintings of San Francisco artist Dirty Donny Gillies. Take a visual tour of his vibrant, hand-drawn and screen-printed poster art series "Blacklight Rebellion" and hand-painted solo art show "Fantastic Voyage." This ultimate collection...

With more than 200 photographs and specifications for 32 watches, this book provides a comprehensive history of one of Germany's finest watchmakers and its timepieces. Since its founding in 1845, A. Lange and Sohne has been at the core of fine watchmaking. Wanting to...

Product design touches every aspect of modern life, determining the form and function of the products and technologies that we use every day. Product design is not just concerned with the appearance and functionality of products; it has an important role in determining the...

Following in the footsteps of Nanotecture, Mobitecture, and Pet-tecture, a fascinating and fun guide to everything inflatableAlthough inflatable objects have been around for more than 200 years, architects, artists, and designers keep rediscovering this deceptively simple - often playful, and occasionally bizarre - technology....

The first monograph on the complete works of award-winning design studio Industrial FacilitySam Hecht and Kim Colin's world-renowned, London-based studio is one of the most influential in industrial design, and their work has enjoyed a global cult following thanks to its combination of simplicity...

How design can improve the quality of our everyday lives by engaging the invisible electromagnetic environment in which we live.As our everyday social and cultural experiences are increasingly mediated by electronic products--from "intelligent" toasters to iPods--it is the design of these products that shapes...

Reintroducing Materials for Sustainable Design provides instrumental theory and practical guidance to bring materials back into a central role in the design process and education.To create designs that are sustainable and respond to current environmental, economic and cultural concerns, practitioners and educators require a...

A leading figure in the Italian and international design universe, Carlo Colombo is one of Italy's best known and prolific designers, with a recognizable touch. Carlo Colombo was born in Brianza, the land of the greatest Italian furniture companies and home to several key...

This limited-edition collection of space exploration toys--from shuttles to space dogs--taps into the nostalgia and imagination of 20th-century science fictionPresented in this oversize publication are 146 aerospace-related toys from the collection of Rolf Fehlbaum, Vitra's chairman emeritus and the founder of Vitra Design Museum....

The luxurious, lightning-fast yachts of Andrea Vallicelli, the unparalleled master of boat designFor 40 years, Andrea Vallicelli and his studio have conceived some of the most daring yacht designs in the history of the craft. His creations have been so influential that a history...

Author: Michelle Christensen, Florian ConradiISBN-10: 3035620539ISBN-13: 9783035620535Publisher: BirkhauserLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/24/2020Pages: 352Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.90lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.00w x 0.90d

Goods 2 features the detailed story of sixty iconic interior products from well-known designers and manufacturers from around the world. The designer furniture items are analyzed from their initial sketch to final realization. Furnishings for the office, bathroom, kitchen, or bedroom are featured--including doors,...

A look at the marketing, packaging and design choices that transform food into productsOn a daily basis, tens of thousands of food products fight for our attention in supermarkets. It's a miracle that we manage to choose what we want from the overwhelming supply....

Aimed at current bachelor students, recent graduates, and professionals looking for a specialization, Masterclass Product Design provides an in-depth overview of 30 leading design schools from all over the world that offer a master's degree in product design.The featured schools are selected based on...

"One of the marvels of the fashion world." --Bernadine Morris, The New York TimesEstablished in 1952 in Naples (where its headquarters are still located), Mario Valentino is a leading brand in the leather sector and a legendary manufacturer of shoes, accessories and clothing. Its...

The Art of Folding presented a wide range of creators who are inspired by origami and whose work with various materials draws on traditional techniques. Drawing on examples from nature, this second volume focuses on folders' know-how as it applies to art, design, decoration,...

Following the huge demand in contemporary societies to decorate homes in a green style, this book offers a more environmentally conscious approach to design and production processes by presenting a wide range of furniture products made with natural materials as well as using recycling...

There is currently a great need for introductory materials to help professionals of all types to understand and deploy Human Centred Design (HCD) methods. This compendium, written in simple everyday language by authors who are experts in automotive ergonomics, UX and HMI, is inclusive...

Author: Gautam Sen, Michael RobinsonISBN-10: 1854432931ISBN-13: 9781854432933Publisher: Dalton Watson Fine BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/2018Pages: 356Format: HardcoverWeight: 4.55lbsSize: 11.60h x 8.90w x 1.20d

Waste as material: recycling in designThe processes of global industrialization and mounting consumerism produce so much refuse on a daily basis that recycling and upcycling have become hot topics of vital global importance. Waste, a seemingly inexhaustible resource, has become a new kind of...

First comprehensive publication about the American/Korean metalsmith and jewelry artist Chunghi Choo Works by thirty former students reveal Choo's influence on a subsequent generation The student's works show how techniques learnt in a metal program may be transferred to other fields of art Chunghi...

From the 18th century to the present, every aspect of design is covered in one single, spectacularly designed volume that will appeal to experts and general audiences alike. This chronologically organized compendium guides readers through the evolution of modern design, from its emergence in...

Author: Michael HaverkampISBN-10: 3034607156ISBN-13: 9783034607155Publisher: BirkhauserLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/15/2012Pages: 468Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.40lbsSize: 9.60h x 6.70w x 1.10d

An exceptional anthology, which proposes a panorama of the evolution of crafts from 1945 to the present day Brings together a selection of over 70 texts from five continents. This exceptional anthology, which proposes a panorama of the evolution of crafts from 1945 to...

The Autodesk Inventor 2018 Black Book is the first edition of our series on Autodesk Inventor. With lots of features and thorough review, we present a book to help professionals as well as beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The...

The Autodesk Inventor 2018 Black Book is the first edition of our series on Autodesk Inventor. With lots of features and thorough review, we present a book to help professionals as well as beginners in creating some of the most complex solid models. The...

"An exquisite survey, displaying an array of design as well as challenging our definitions of beauty." -Alexander Cavaluzzo, HyperallergicBeauty--the book, born out of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum's 2015 Triennial of the same name, curated by Andrea Lipps and Ellen Lupton--showcases some of the...

We must understand is the primary purpose of logos firstly to understand what a logo is. The aim of the design process is to make the logo immediately recognizable. The logo is one aspect of the commercial brand of any company or even economic...

Doing Research in Design presents new ways of thinking about the relationship between design and research by positioning design as a social as well as a material practice. This approach emphasises the social consequences of design decisions as well as the importance of the...

Imagine, Design, Create offers a wide-ranging look at how the creative process and the tools of design are dramatically changing--and where design is headed in the coming years. Bringing together stories of good design happening around the world, the book shows how people are...

Now in its second edition, Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design, by practising product development consultant Bjarki Hallgrimsson, is essential reading for both students and design professionals. Prototyping and ModelMaking for Product Design goes behind the scenes to illustrates how prototypes are used to...

'How to Invent (Almost) Anything' is comprehensive guide to innovation and inventing of all kinds. Written in simple language, it demystifies how to be creative, how to evaluate, select and develop ideas right through to implementation.Whether you are working alone or in teams, the...

To work with the materials of tomorrow, design students across visual arts disciplines need to understand the cutting edge of today. Whether you're modelling in interiors, designing in fashion or constructing for interiors, in your work or as part of a final project, 3D...

A step-by-step guide for technology professionals who wish to create differentiated value and achieve gross margins. Written and enhanced over the last 30 years by working with development teams around the world.Author: Jean-Claude Balland, José CamposISBN-10: 0981759521ISBN-13: 9780981759524Publisher: Rapidinnovation, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/03/2012Pages: 264Format: PaperbackWeight:...

An unprecedented examination of design's ability to effect, defuse, obfuscate or unveil manifestations of violence in contemporary societyDesign has a history of violence. It can be an act of creative destruction and a double-edged sword, and yet professional discourse around design has been dominated...

Modern designs to keep us safe, from self-defense to shelterSafety is an instinctive need that has guided human choices throughout history. Now more than ever, it has become not only a focus, but almost an obsession. Designers are trained to mediate between disruptive change...

Design and the Question of History is not a work of Design History. Rather, it is a mixture of mediation, advocacy and polemic that takes seriously the directive force of design as an historical actor in and upon the world. Understanding design as a...

In 1988, Aletta and Peter Stas founded Fr d rique Constant, a manufacturer based in Plan-les-Ouates, Geneva, that develops exceptional and affordable wristwatches. This book, presented in intimate interview form, reflects the passion and vision of the company's founders. Read about this family-run business,...

A new edition of the acclaimed monograph on the legendary designer, published to coincide with the centenary of his birth.The life and work of Ettore Sottsass is more relevant than ever, with exhibitions around the world and renewed collector interest in the Memphis movement....

The definitive monograph of internationally acclaimed designers - creators of the Tip Ton and the 2012 Olympic Torch.Collaborators for over 20 years, Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have applied their talents to everything from industrial design and furniture to lighting and installations. The most...

To work with the materials of tomorrow, design students across visual arts disciplines need to understand the cutting edge of today. Whether you're modelling in interiors, designing in fashion or constructing for interiors, in your work or as part of a final project, 3D...

Why do we readily dispose of some things, whereas we keep and maintain others for years, despite their obvious wear and tear? Can a greater understanding of aesthetic value lead to a more strategic and sustainable approach to product design? Aesthetic Sustainability: Product Design...

This book explores the 'craft of use', the cultivated, ordinary and ingenious ideas and practices that promote satisfying and resourceful use of garments, presenting them as an alternative, dynamic, experiential frame with which to articulate and foster sustainability in the fashion sector. Here Kate...

Building a great product that customers love requires a variety of skills, mindsets, and techniques. Starting from the three pillars of customer focus, culture of Agility, and team empowerment, this book explains how to go from theory to practice. Building a great product requires...

Growing numbers of us work not only from home, but from anywhere; job flexibility has become key for employers and workers alike. This, in turn, has created new challenges for architects and designers--many of whom are themselves working from home--who are creating innovative solutions...