If there is a designer whose name is synonymous with industrial design it is Raymond Loewy (1893-1986). What Charles and Ray Eames are to furniture design, Raymond Loewy is to industrial design -- the modern master. Among the literally thousands of his well-known forms, shapes, and designs are the Coca-Cola bottle, the Studebaker, the U.S. Post Office logo, streamlined trains and ocean liners, the Shell and Exxon logos, and the Lucky Strike package. In Industrial Design the pioneering half-centu...
Human–Systems Integration: From Virtual to Tangible Subject Guide: Ergonomics and Human Factors This book is an attempt to better formalize a systemic approach to human–systems integration (HSI). Good HSI is a matter of maturity… it takes time to mature. It takes time for a human being to become autonomous, and then mature! HSI is a matter of human–machine teaming, where human–machine cooperation and coordination are crucial. We cannot think engineering design without considering people and or...
Over the last ten years there has been a huge growth in the area of materials for design, but most books on this subject deal with advanced, semi-formed materials (that is, materials sold as sheet, rod, tube, etc.). This book provides much-needed information on the raw materials, and the low-down on how these can be used. Organized into three sections embracing grown, oil-based and mined materials, each entry includes information on key features, typical applications, production processes and...
Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Engineering and Product Design Education (E&PDE23) (DS, #123)
by Lyndon Buck
Graphic design increasingly emphasizes a user-oriented approach that is based around communication and interaction between users and the work itself. Non-digital interactive graphics can be found in books, brochures, posters, packaging, and albums. Playful Graphics presents a selection of outstanding interactive projects produced by designers from all over the world; these works present users with rich visual experiences and enable readers to take action. Through exploring distinct techniques an...
Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design 2nd Edition
by Paula J. Myers-McDevitt
Introducing "Complete Guide to Size Specification and Technical Design" STUDIO--an online tool for more effective study! Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Access images of croquis for a wide variety of clothing types Practice your skills with blank spec sheets and flats for knits, woven items, blazers, jackets, outerwear, and menswear Redeeming the code inside this card will give you f...
Berlin, the first European UNESCO City of Design, is known for the diversity of its design production, the versatility of its actors and their innovative spirit. This book is a cross-section through the best of Berlin design, the main part is the presentation of designers and their work, while a few short essays set them in context. Though structured in fields, its approach is consciously interdisciplinary, looking at the intersections between different types of design production.
STRUCTURAL PACKAGE DESIGN is a series of books, jam-packed with superb, 100% structurally accurate, scalable packaging templates. All designs are ready for immediate use and illustrated with 2-D and 3-D structural drawings and photographs. The CD contains the templates in various formats including EPS and PDF. Also included is a demos version of Illustrator-Plug-Ins that provide professional package design possibilities. This volume - COMPLEX PACKAGING - contains 200 intricate designs that sho...
Risk Management and FMEA for Product Development, 4th Edition
by Jose Campos
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Service Design has come a long way. 25 years ago, there was no theoretical framework no processes, no methods and tools and no language for it. Today Service Design has become an important trend in the business world together with Design Thinking it has moved from the playground to the boardrooms. This book is from the world s most recognized and authoritative service design organization and well-recognized thought leaders in the world of service design. It teaches readers the basics of service...
This comprehensive volume documents the work of the Argentine architect, graphic designer, and industrial designer Emilio Ambasz. Ambasz's main concern is to integrate nature and construction into architectural design, which is why he is regarded as one of the most important pioneers of Green Architecture. In his work a combination of landscape and architecture emerges, in which his respect for the environment and ecological sustainability becomes clear. A prime example of this is the Fukuoka Pr...
Solving Problems with Design Thinking (Columbia Business School Publishing)
by Jeanne Liedtka and Kevin Bennett
Design-oriented firms such as Apple and IDEO have demonstrated how design thinking can affect business results. However, most managers lack a sense of how to use this new approach for issues other than product development and sales growth. Solving Problems with Design Thinking details ten real-world examples of managers who successfully applied design methods at 3M, Toyota, IBM, Intuit, and SAP; entrepreneurial start-ups such as MeYou Health; and government and social sector organizations, inclu...