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Book SynopsisAdditive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology: Principles and Applications consists of the construction and working details of all modern additive manufacturing and 3D-printing technology processes and machines, while also including the fundamentals, for a well-rounded educational experience. The book is written to help the reader understand the fundamentals of the systems. This book provides a selection of additive manufacturing techniques suitable for near-term application with enough technical background to understand the domain, its applicability, and to consider variations to suit technical and organizational constraints. It highlights new innovative 3D-printing systems, presents a view of 4D printing, and promotes a vision of additive manufacturing and applications toward modern manufacturing engineering practices. With the block diagrams, self-explanatory figures, chapter exercises, and photographs of lab-developed prototypes, along with case studieTable of Contents1. Introduction to Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technology. 2. CAD for Additive Manufacturing. 3. Liquid-Based Additive Manufacturing Systems. 4. Solid-Based Additive Manufacturing Systems. 5. Powder-Based Additive Manufacturing Systems. 6. Materials in Additive Manufacturing. 7. Applications and Examples. 8. Additive Manufacturing Equipment. 9. Post Processing. 10. Product Quality.

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Book SynopsisA Studio Guide to Interior Design leads you through the creative process of developing an interior design proposal. From reading existing buildings, to presenting the final design, each stage is illustrated with analytical diagrams demonstrating clearly the workflow, processes and skills needed at each stage of the design process. Throughout the book there are key references to drawing, digital practice, author illustrated diagrams and design precedents.The book shows how to effectively read existing architecture and interiors and sets out orthographic drawing principles, to be used as an integral part of conceptual design development. It also looks at the integration of technology within the design process. The book has a complementary focus towards hand drawing and digital practice and uses a case study driven, diagrammatic approach so students can readily apply programmatic concepts to their own project context.Ideally suited to students at the beginning ofTable of Contents1. Context and Site 2. 2D 3. 3D 4. Modification and Movement 5. Materials 6. Outputs 7. CAD

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Book SynopsisThis graphically delightful primer handily defines the seven characteristics of good design and shows why it matters! What do a folding bicycle, umbrella, toilet brush, and water bottle all have in common? They are examples of good designsomething we often recognize but can''t express in words. This book by a 40-year design-industry veteran targets creatives of all ages, including tweens, teens, and STEAM students and their parents, by making a complex subject accessible. Each of the seven chapters defines and explains a characteristic of good design, accompanied by five examples of product designs rendered in cut-paper art. The colorful artwork and clear, simple language make complex and sometimes abstract ideas easy to understand. Readers will see a wide range of everyday objects that meet the criteria for good design: works well, looks good, opens our minds to new ideas, improves lives, brings joy, is innovative, and

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Book SynopsisGrace Lees-Maffei is Professor of Design History at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Nicolas P. Maffei is Senior Lecturer in Graphics at Norwich University of the Arts, UK.Trade ReviewReaders (and not just students) interested in looking contextually at the history of graphic design will surely benefit from Grace Lees-Maffei and Nicolas P. Maffei’s latest book. It offers much food for thought, a gold mine of relevant historiographical literature, a wide range of worthwhile subjects and thoughtfully maps approaches to graphic design in relation to culture, whether through theory or the historical study of genres of graphic design practice. * Journal of Design History *Includes an excellent historical framing of the discipline’s transformations, both as a professional field and as an object of scholarly research ... The “expanded field” approach allows first for a richer and more complex understanding of design processes, liberated from the mere concern of commercial constraints and objectives and aesthetics ambitions and successes ... [The book is] a perfect match of graphic design in all its diversity, a clever analysis of the multiple interfaces that structure the back and forth movements between design and society, and a smart example of good writing ... An excellent springboard to further analysis and an invitation to return to traditional examples whose interpretation is still confined to strictly commercial or essentially art-historical schemata. The iconography is well-chosen, and the central full color section is a pleasure for the eye and the mind. * Leonardo Reviews *In this critical yet accessible book, Grace Lees-Maffei and Nicolas P. Maffei shift the popular perception of graphic design from surface treatment to complex cultural practice. * D.J. Huppatz, Associate Professor of Architecture and Design at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia *Reading Graphic Design in Cultural Context is a refreshing and insightful contribution to design history and a valuable resource for teachers, students, and scholars of visual communication. This engaging set of historical case studies expands the discipline to consider such topics as the colonization of public space in both print and digital media; the relationship between legibility and ambiguity in modern and postmodern design; gender, race, and desire in fashion photography and advertising; wide-ranging information graphics from maps and sign systems to the “quantified self”; slogan t-shirts; music packaging; corporate brand identity; concerns for environmental sustainability; visual techniques of persuasion in guide books and advice literature; and the evolving medium of the book. It offers a clearly written, accessible, and compelling argument that semiotics continues to provide a dynamic, flexible model for making sense of a world increasingly saturated by visual signs today. It is an excellent critical guide, the best written thus far, to the study of signs, which emerged in structural linguistics and anthropology of Ferdinand de Saussure and Claude Lévi-Strauss in the early twentieth century, and which evolved in the work of Charles Peirce and Roland Barthes. Students as well as general readers will appreciate this clear and concise overview of a topic that can easily confound even the sharpest thinkers. * Rebecca Houze, Professor of Art and Design History at Northern Illinois University, USA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Contents List of Illustrations Reading Graphic Design in the Expanded Field: An Introduction, Grace Lees-Maffei Part One: On Message and Off Message 1 - Branding as Sign System: Semiotics in Action, Grace Lees-Maffei 2 – The Responsive Brand: Uniformity and Flexibility in Logo Design, Nicolas P. Maffei 3 – Whose Wall? From Posters to Digital Displays and the Colonization of Public Space, Nicolas P. Maffei 4 - Slogan T-shirts: Billboards of Identity Politics, Nicolas P. Maffei Part Two: On Legibility and Ambiguity 5 - Seeing Clearly? Legibility, Word and Image in Postmodern Print Design, Grace Lees-Maffei 6 - Signifying Orientalism, Chinoiserie and Japonisme: Fashion Photography in Vogue as a Case Study, Grace Lees-Maffei 7 – A Good Read? Corporate Literature and Brand Stories: Alessi SpA as a Case Study, Grace Lees-Maffei 8 – Information Overload: Negotiating Visual Complexity in a Data Rich World, Nicolas P. Maffei Part Three: On Paper and On Screen 9 - How To? Visual Techniques of Persuasion in Guidebooks and Manuals, Grace Lees-Maffei 10 – Driving Sales: Print and TV Advertising of Cars to Women Drivers, Grace Lees-Maffei 11 - Picturing Music: The Rise and Fall of Music Packaging, Nicolas P. Maffei 12 - EBook, iBook, weBook, youBook: Declensions of Digital Design, Nicolas P. Maffei Index

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Book SynopsisDesign thinking is a ground-breaking problem solving process which combines logic, intuition, and systematic reasoning to develop long-term solutions to common engineering challenges and to inspire innovation. Serving as an introduction to the concept as well as a reference point, the book is essential reading for all engineers. Following a design thinking approach itself to structure its contents, this book is a key introduction to the process, providing case studies to demonstrate the multiple practical uses of the method. Relevant to sectors such as software development, Mobile App Development, sustainability and Artificial Intelligence, the book has a wide range of applications. The inclusion of a tools section to focus in on popular apps and software aids the reader in practically using the design thinking method. It ends by looking forward to the future prospects of design thinking, and the innovations which it can inspire. The book will be of interest to enginee

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Book SynopsisTechnology has created innovative new prospects for manufacturing industries with Industry 4.0 and has helped further the growth of the manufacturing sector. This book focuses on the next stage, which is Industry 5.0, and the steps in taking automation to that next level by increasing processes and operational efficiency, as well as reducing workforce size.Industry 5.0: The Future of the Industrial Economy discusses the integration of product, process, machine, software, and industrial robots in realizing Industry 5.0. It covers the dual integration of human intelligence with machine intelligence and reviews the results of making use of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The creation of a new category of robots named Collaborative Robots (Cobots) specifically designed to speed up the manufacturing process and profitability is explored. This book also explores how to reduce waste in product design through the manufacturing procTable of Contents1. Industrial Transformation. 2. Engineering and Manufacturing Transformation. 3. Technological Innovations of Industrial Revolution 3.0 to 5.0. 4. Transformation in Automotive Sector. 5. Transformation in Hi-Tech Electronics Industrial Sector. 6. Transformation in Process and Industrial Manufacturing Sectors. 7. Upgradation of Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0.

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Book SynopsisThis book highlights various evolutionary algorithm techniques for various medical conditions and introduces medical applications of evolutionary computation for real-time diagnosis.Evolutionary Intelligence for Healthcare Applications presents how evolutionary intelligence can be used in smart healthcare systems involving big data analytics, mobile health, personalized medicine, and clinical trial data management. It focuses on emerging concepts and approaches and highlights various evolutionary algorithm techniques used for early disease diagnosis, prediction, and prognosis for medical conditions. The book also presents ethical issues and challenges that can occur within the healthcare system.Researchers, healthcare professionals, data scientists, systems engineers, students, programmers, clinicians, and policymakers will find this book of interest.Table of Contents1. Evolutionary Intelligence. 2. Heart Disease Diagnosis. 3. Diabetes Prediction and Classification. 4. Degenerative Diseases. 5. Tuberculosis. 6. Muscular Dystrophy. 7. Tumor Prediction and Classification.

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Book SynopsisUrban Freight Analytics examines the key concepts associated with the development and application of decision support tools for evaluating and implementing city logistics solutions. New analytical methods are required for effectively planning and operating emerging technologies including the Internet of Things (IoT), Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).The book provides a comprehensive study of modelling and evaluation approaches to urban freight transport. It includes case studies from Japan, the US, Europe, and Australia that illustrate the experiences of cities that have already implemented city logistics, including analytical methods that address the complex issues associated with adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous vehicles and drones in urban freight transport.Also considered are future directions in urban freight analytics, including hyperconnected city logistics based on the Physical ITable of ContentsPart I. Methods. 1. Introduction. 2. Data collection and analyses. 3. Geographic information systems and spatial analysis. 4. Optimisation. 5. Multi-agent simulation with machine learning. 6. Reliability and resilience. 7. Evaluation. Part II. Applications. 8. Autonomous Vehicles and Robots. 9. Access management and pricing. 10. Environmental sustainability. 11. Disruption of Networks. 12. Future directions.

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Book SynopsisThe book is designed to help trainers design and deliver health and safety training in a fun and high-impact way, such that trainees engage with the subject and remember how to apply it in the work environment. It will be useful for managers, trainers, professionals and graduate students in the fields of ergonomics, human factors, and occupational health and safety.The text comprehensively explains the effect of the brain on learning and then develops the training processes from training needs analysis all the way through effective training techniques and ending with competence assurance. The unique approach of the book is that Part II provides a range of 30 tried and tested original resource ideas to make health and safety training effective and memorable. It will be a valuable text for professionals and graduate students in the fields of ergonomics, human factors, and occupation health and safety. Provides practical and tested solutions to common training problems Covers a resource section showing how to develop interesting and relevant training exercises Focuses on special needs of health and safety training Guides the reader through identifying the training need, delivering the training and finally assuring competence Designed to help trainers design and deliver health and safety training in a fun and high-impact way Table of ContentsPART I1 INTRODUCTION 2 THE IMPORTANCE OF MEMORY TO LEARNING – How adults learn2.1. Short-term & Long-term memory 2.2. Repeat, Recap & Review 2.3. Other Memory techniques – Mnemonics and Acronyms.2.4. Get in the Cue2.5. Memory Techniques3 COMMUNICATION – Getting the message across3.1 Verbal Communication3.2 Active listening3.3 Visual Communication3.4 Written Communication4 THE AUDIENCE – Who will be there?4.1. Types of trainees 4.2. Large audiences4.3. Training Room Layouts & Numbers of trainees 4.3.1. Board Room Layout4.3.2. U- Shape or Horseshoe layout4.3.3. V-Shape layout4.3.4. Cafe Style layout4.3.5. Theatre Style layout4.4. Where should training be done? 5 TRAINING NEEDS – Who needs to know what?5.1. Identifying Training Needs 5.2. Knowledge Checks5.3. Training levels5.4. Records6. DESIGNING THE TRAINING – What do they need to know?6.1. Session Specifications6.2. Sacrificial Content7 TRAINING STYLES & TECHNIQUES - Making the training interesting7.1. What type of training is appropriate?7.2. Videos as a training aid 7.2.1. Commercial videos7.2.2. Bespoke videos7.3. Models7.4. Posters and chart boards7.5. Sticky note displays7.6. Real life experience7.7. Simulations7.8. Role Plays7.9. Photographs7.9.1. Photographs in Work Instructions & Training manuals7.9.2. Photographs as Posters7.9.3. Photographs in safety training presentations7.9.4. Photographs used in training exercises7.9.5. Photo hazard spotting exercises7.9.6. Photographic hazards spotting (Camera Hunt)7.10. Jigsaws7.11. Using Flip Charts7.12. Drawings, & wallcharts 7.13. Props and Gizmos7.14. Exhibits & displays as an aid to training7.15. Webinars8 PREPARING COMPUTER DISPLAYED VISUAL IMAGES – What you see is what you get!8.1. PowerPoint presentations 8.2. Too many slides8.3. Important Tip8.4. Animation8.5. Media transfers9 HANDOUTS & SUPPORTING MATERIALS – Providing supporting material9.1. Remove text that you will use for interactive questions9.2. Remove all the background graphics9.3. Making changes9.4. Handouts for international audiences9.5. Professionally printed handouts9.6. Using handouts during a presentation9.7. Bookmark handouts9.8. Ponder Sheets10 THE ART OF PRESENTATION DELIVERY – Getting your message across.10.1. Giving a performance 10.2. The Difference between Data & Information10.3. Address trainees by name 10.4. Dress Code10.5. Mannerisms10.6. Enthusiasm10.7. Engagement10.8. Setting the Scene10.9. Promoting discussion10.10. Tempo10.11. Public Speaking 10.12. Attention Span10.13. Emphasis10.14. Use of pointers, lasers and presenters10.15. Pilot Events10.16. When things go wrong 11 RUNNING EXERCISES & ACTIVITIES – Making it fun!11.1 How to plan the exercise12 VALIDATION & COMPETENCE – Checking that they have understood.12.1. Validation 12.2. Mentoring & the road to competence 13 TRAINING ADMINISTRATION13.1. Pre-Course information13.2. Equipment lists & trainers kits13.3. Stationary box14 EVALUATING TRAINING – Did it work?14.1. The 4 levels of training assessment 15 TRAINER SELECTION - Select Leaders who will inspire!15.1. Who should do the training?15.2. Presenter / Trainer deputies 16 TRAIN THE TRAINER 16.1. Train the Trainer materials16.2. Trainer skill trainingPART II - TRAINING RESOURCES SECTION PURPOSE - Using the resources sectionTraining activities & Exercises:A) JigsawsB) Photohazard spottingC) Camera HuntsD) Bespoke Videos & DVDsE) Flash CardsF) Gizmosa. Consequences GameG) Interactive ExercisesH) Gamesa. Solway Risk Gameb. Happy Human Factorsc. Hierarchy of Controls Magnetic DartsI) Role Playsa. Excalibur Supplies ExerciseJ) Event Case Study (Lochside Engineering Ltd)K) Emergency SimulationL) CompetitionsM) QuizzesN) Puzzles (Communications exercise)O) Mock Scenariosa. Safe Systems of Workb. Confined Space Entryc. Working at HeightsP) Personal Protective Equipment ExerciseQ) Noise Simulation Exercise R) Manual Handling Assessment ExerciseS) Crosswords & PiecewordsT) Personal Commitment StatementU) Hazard RecognitionV) Co-incidence or not?W) Unfamiliar Task Assessment slide rule X) MicrobooksY) Circle the Hazards

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Book SynopsisUsing many real-world examples and cases, this book identifies key factors and processes that have contributed to the creation of successful new products, buildings, and innovations, or resulted in some failures. Such factors include the creativity of individuals and groups, their sources of inspiration, the processes of creative design and innovation, and the characteristics of the products, buildings, and innovations themselves.Much has been written about creativity and innovation, but what helps to foster creativity, enable creative ideas to be translated into practical designs, and ensure those new products or buildings succeed as innovations on the market or in use? This book discusses these elements through the author's origination and analysis of examples and case studies ranging from the revolutionary innovation of the smartphone, through radical innovations in domestic appliances and sustainable housing, to creative designs of contemporary jewellery. The broad range Trade Review“In Creative Design and Innovation, Robin Roy provides an in-depth critical, contemporary analysis of some familiar and less familiar product and architectural designs. Roy illustrates the origins of creativity and the critical elements and lessons for innovation success.”Rachel Cooper (OBE), Distinguished Professor of Design Management and Policy, Lancaster University“No-one is better qualified than Robin Roy to write this book. It includes engaging case studies on innovations such as the smartphone, pneumatic tyres, sustainable housing, and many more, with clear explanations of why they succeeded or proved unsuccessful in practice.”Vivien Walsh, retired Professor of Innovation, Alliance Manchester Business School“Robin Roy is a master of drawing fundamental lessons from case studies of designers. This book unpacks the mysteries of the design and innovation process underpinning a broad range of disciplines. It provides practical guidance for aspiring innovators and a template for design researchers exploring case studies of designing.” Peter Lloyd, Professor of Design Methodology, TU Delft“There are many books on creativity, design and innovation, but what intrigues me about this one are the extensive case studies that bring its insights to life. Particularly valuable are the built environment examples, not often included in books on innovation.”Bettina von Stamm, Innovation Philosopher, Founder Innovation Leadership Forum“Drawing on multiple case studies, Creative Design and Innovation provides grounded insights on design and innovation which should be of immense value to a wide audience, including most notably, practitioners, academics and students.”Matthew Cook, Professor of Innovation, School of Engineering and Innovation, The Open UniversityTable of Contents1. Creativity, design, and innovation: Introduction and framework 2. Creativity and innovation in engineering, design, architecture, arts, and media 3. Revolutionary innovation: The smartphone 4. Radical product and building innovations 5. Major product and building innovations 6. Innovative products and buildings 7. Creative product designs 8. Guidelines for successful creative design and innovation

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Book SynopsisThis book examines sustainable manufacturing, from the extraction of materials to processing, use, and disposal, and argues that significant changes in all of the above are needed for the world to progress toward a more circular economy.Materials and processing methods are usually chosen with performance as the key metric. Why has our society embraced plastics? Because they work. In most cases, they are lighter, easier to manufacture, and less expensive than the metal, wood, glass, or stone they have replaced. Why do industrial manufacturers use toxic chemicals? Because they are effective, but the unintended consequences may be severe. By learning how various materials are made and what happens when they are recycled, readers will better understand the value of materials and the challenges that manufacturers face when trying to make their facilities and products less toxic and less wasteful. The three chapters in Part I provide essential background about materials in the circ

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Book SynopsisFocusing on operational excellence, this book will take readers through the practicalities of product development, market launch, and ongoing product support. Building on the strategic foundation from Volume 1, Digital Product Management: Strategic Planning and Market Opportunity, this volume emphasizes executing product strategies in real-world contexts.The book covers key methodologies such as agile development, product lifecycle management, and data-driven decision-making. Topics include marketing strategies, sales channel management, customer engagement, and optimizing digital experiences. It also delves into product analytics, customer retention, and feature adoption. With chapters on building a product operating model and scaling product operations, the volume emphasizes how organizations can drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment across teams. Ethical leadership and continuous innovation are also explored, highlighting the critical role of ethics in digital product management.This book is an essential resource for product managers looking to refine their skills in execution, cross-functional collaboration, and operational growth as well as for professionals aiming to combine strategy with practical delivery. It is particularly useful for those responsible for managing the development, launch, and support of digital products, ensuring products not only meet market needs but also evolve with customer expectations.

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Book SynopsisThis timely collection brings together critical, analytic, historical, and practical studies to address what ethics means in the practice of design.Designers face the same challenges as everyone else in the complex conditions of contemporary cultural lifechoices about consumption, waste, exploitation, ecological damage, and political problems built into the supply chains on which the global systems of inequity currently balance precariously. But designers face the additional dilemma that their paid work is often entangled with promoting the same systems such critical approaches seek to redress: how to reconcile this contradiction, among others, in seeking to chart an ethical course of action while still functioning effectively in the world.Ethics in Design and Communication acknowledges the complexity of this subject matter, while also demonstrating that in the ongoing struggle towards an equitable and sustainable world, the talents of design and critical thought are essential. Trade ReviewWe are no longer operating in a world where we simply encounter objects and artifacts designed to act upon us. We are increasingly working on platforms and living in environments that are themselves designed to influence our thinking and behaviors. This is a wide-ranging survey of the deeper implications of design choices in the twenty-first century, and an urgent call to bring ethics back into the process, before they are rendered out of reach. * Douglas Rushkoff, author of Team Human and Professor of Media Theory and Digital Economics at Queens College, City University of New York, USA *This is an authoritative and inflected call for design to find the will to engage with our contemporary anxieties, if not to propose solutions to them. The book is a useful contribution to an important topic, and it will readily find its readership. * Tom Fisher, Professor of Art and Design at Nottingham Trent University, UK *This is an important and vital contribution to design education and research. I commend the editors and authors on this achievement. * Laurene Vaughan, Professor of Design RMIT University, Australia *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Preface Acknowledgments Introduction to the Selection of Texts Foreword: Assumptions of Ethics and Agency in Design Johanna Drucker In Search of a Philosophy for Design Ethics Laura Scherling DESIGN IN SOCIETY Designing Ethics in Large Scale Sociotechnical Systems Jeffrey Chan All Models Are Wrong: Information Design in a Post-truth World Rachel Berger Swiping Left on Empathy: Gamification and Commodification of the (Inter)face Sarah Edmands Martin Dark User Experience: From Manipulation to Deception Marc Miquel-Ribé Designing Safe Spaces for Virtual Reality: Methods for Merging Body Sovereignty Theory into VR Design Practice Michelle Cortese, Andrea Zeller Who Owns the Smart City? Towards an Ethical Framework for Civic AI Michael A. Madaio, Sarah Edmands Martin Design Possibilities and Responsibilities in Framing Well-being Heekyoung Jung THEORY AND COMMUNICATION Design and Emergent Ethical Crises Peter Buwert Designing Ourselves to Death: The Politics of Progress Versus an Ethics of Survival in a Diminishing World David Stairs Freedom and Communication Design: An Ethical Approach Sara Velez Estêvão About an Ethics of Design Activism Maziar Rezai Ethics in Contemporary Civic Engagements: Towards an Ethics of a Minor Design Activism Tau Ulv Lenskjold, Sissel Olander Graphic Design and Activism: Reflecting on Interactions Andréa Poshar WORK AND PEDAGOGY WORK Designing Tools for Low-Income Community Organizing Luke Jordan Design and Sustainable Development: Beyond Aesthetic and Functional Qualities Iván Asin Designing Ethics Tools for Self-Reflection, Collaboration, and Facilitation Ciara Taylor, Samantha Dempsey Noto Project: Between Harmony and Homogeneity Suna Jeong The Role of Ethics Online and Among Social Media Designers Meredith James PEDAGOGY Caring for What We Leave Behind: Ethical Considerations in Social Innovation Pedagogy Mariana Amatullo Perpetuating Class Divide: The Reality of Graphic Design Internships Kathryn Weinstein Highlighting Race Issues Through Mentoring and Design Sabrina Hall, Anjali Menon The Design Process is a Research Process: Students and the Ethics of Inquiry David Gelb, Angela Norwood Home: The Ethics of Addressing In-Equal Design Peter Claver Fine Threading Ethics in a Design Curriculum Paul J. Nini Index Author Biographies

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Book SynopsisWhat do the fashionable food hot spots of Cape Town, Mumbai, Copenhagen, Rio de Janeiro, and Tel Aviv have in common? Despite all their differences, consumers in each major city are drawn to a similar atmosphere: rough wooden tables in postindustrial interiors lit by edison bulbs. There, they enjoy single-origin coffee, kombucha, and artisanal bread. This is Global Brooklyn,' a new transnational aesthetic regime of urban consumption. It may look shabby and improvised, but it is all carefully designed. It may romance the analog, but is made to be Instagrammed. It often references the New York borough, but is shaped by many networked locations where consumers participate in the global circulation of styles, flavors, practices, and values. This book follows this phenomenon across different world cities, arguing for a stronger appreciation of design and materialities in understanding food cultures. Attentive to local contexts, struggles, and identities, contributors explore the Trade ReviewGlobal Brooklyn’s authors motivate audiences to ask themselves how design strategies could more accurately reflect the spaces and communities they affect. Most importantly, their arguments prove that Taste is purposefully influenced to keep certain entities alive - a phenomenon all too real in our post-2020 climate. * Bailey McAlister, Georgia State University, USA *Revelatory, witty, and absorbing. ‘Global Brooklyn’ is not just bare wood, chalkboards, and exposed brick from Capetown to Copenhagen, it's a way of describing comparative social change in culinary terms. The coffee shops and restaurants have the same look, but the essays show how different the hip contexts are. * Paul Freedman, Professor of History, Yale University, USA *The authors analyze the ‘hipsterization’ of popular neighborhoods and how it impacts cultural production processes, citizen behavior, urban transformation, entrepreneurial activities, and innovation. This gives us a powerful tool for understanding what they call ‘Global Brooklyness.’ * Steffano Maffei, Professor of Design, The Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy *Table of ContentsPart I: Finding Global Brooklyn 1. Introduction: Global Brooklyn: How Instagram and Postindustrial Design Are Shaping How We Eat, Fabio Parasecoli, New York University, New York City, USA and Mateusz Halawa, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland Dispatch: Mobile Brooklyn: The Arrival of Food Trucks, Bryan Moe, Biola University, La Mirada CA, USA Part II: Exploring Global Brooklyn 2. Cape Town: Post-Industrial Chic in a Changing Society, Signe Rousseau, University of Cape Town, South Africa 3. Melbourne: Care, Ethics, and Social Enterprise Meet Global Cafe´ Culture, Tania Lewis, RMIT University, Australia and Oliver Vodeb, RMIT University, Australia Dispatch: Global Zen and the Art of Local Coffee: Japanese Cafe´s in the Age of Global Brooklyn, Helena Grinshpun, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel 4. Copenhagen: Porridge Bars, Nordic Craft Beer, and Hipster Families in the Welfare State, Jonatan Leer, University College Absalon, Roskilde, Denmark 5. Global Paris: Between Terroir and Hamburge´s, Susan Taylor Leduc, Research Center of the Chateau of Versailles, France Dispatch – London: A Stroll in Hackney, Adriana Rosati, Independent Scholar 6. Rio de Janeiro: Tropical Global Brooklyn, Thiago Gomide Nasser, Junta Local, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Dispatch: From Farm to Cup: The Emergence of Global Brooklyn Cafe´ Culture in Thailand , Yoshimi Osawa, National Museum of Ethnology, Japan 7. Constructing New Communities: Global Brooklyn in Tel, Liora Gvion, Kibbutzim College of Education, Tel Aviv, Israel Dispatch: Accra: Who is Eating in Global Brooklyn?, JT Akai, journalist and author, Ghana 8. Mumbai: Importing and Glamorizing Social Values, Priyansha Jain, Independent Scholar, India Part III: BACK TO BROOKLYN 9. Brooklyn: Hipster Aesthetics, Foodways, and the Cultural Imaginary, Kathleen LeBesco and Peter Naccarato, Marymount Manhattan College, New York City, USA Dispatch: Chicago: Design of Displacement, Mireya Loza, New York University, USA Conclusion: Thinking Food through Design, Fabio Parasecoli, New York University, USA and Mateusz Halawa, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology, Polish Academy of Science, Warsaw, Poland Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThe dramatic acceleration of digital technologies and their integration into physical products is transforming everyday objects. Our domestic appliances, furniture, clothing, are growing in intelligence. Smart objects are increasingly capable of interacting with humans in a purposeful manner with intentionality. This collection of essays, descriptions of empirical work, and design case studies brings together perspectives from interaction design, the humanities, science and technology studies, and engineering, to map, explore and interrogate ways in which our relationships with everyday smart objects might expand and be re-imagined. By offering a critical assessment on the growing place of smart technology in everyday environments, this book outlines a transdisciplinary research agenda for the future of smartness' to help define, envision, and inspire future collaborative design practices. These essays propose an understanding and design of smart objects that embrace their h

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Book SynopsisEleanor Herring''s unique study of street furniture in post-war Britain considers how objects which are now familiar parts of our urban environment were designed to populate public spaces. Herring explores the design of lampposts, post boxes, parking meters, and signage in the context of a government backed by various bodies keen to propagate ''good'' modern design, in a Britain whose towns and cities had been laid waste by bombing and the privations of war.She also considers the innate conservatism of local communities and councils, wary of a standardised street design imposed from above. She traces how the design of street furniture became the site of a fierce struggle which exposed deep-seated anxieties about class, taste and power. Herring''s original research draws on archival material and on interviews with leading figures in urban design, including graphic designer Margaret Calvert and industrial designer Kenneth Grange.Trade Review[Herring] has done an enormous amount of research to uncover the story of objects that most of us walk past without a second glance. ... [A] fascinating book. * The Glasgow Herald *The book includes a useful select bibliography, is appealingly designed and is generously illustrated ... Street Furniture Design: Contesting Modernism in Post-War Britain is an important account of an overlooked chapter in post-war design history, which also demonstrates that design histories can—and should—include multiple voices. * Journal of Design History *A fascinating and revealing analysis of the controversies and anxieties that surrounded the design of urban environments in post-war England. Using archival and other contemporary accounts, Herring demonstrates how the interplay between a wide array of different players and their contrasting agendas based on class, politics and power, formed and controlled the design of these public spaces. * Dr Clive Edwards, Emeritus Professor of Design History at Loughborough University, UK *Meticulously researched and beautifully written, Street Furniture Design delves into the debates about the aesthetics and ethics of British townscapes in the immediate postwar decades. Eleanor Herring has written a scintillating book about how the often unnoticed world of lampposts, benches and bus shelters gets fashioned. It’s a great read. * Dr Ben Highmore, Professor of Cultural Studies at the University of Sussex, UK *Street Furniture Design sheds a clear light on how taste, class and power impact the relationship between public policy and design. Its thorough research presents compelling evidence about the politics of furnishing the street and the privatization of public space. Eleanor Herring has provided a deep and original insight into the way design meets society. You’ll see the street differently now. * Professor John Dunnigan, Head of Furniture Design Department, Rhode Island School of Design, USA *A brilliant and entertaining account of a neglected subject, well written, often comic but fundamentally serious history of an important battleground in the war for Good Modern Design in the 20th Century. This will surely become the standard work. * Dr Jules Lubbock, Professor of Art History at the University of Essex, UK *“Street furniture”, once central to debates about good design and town planning, has here been treated properly by a meticulous scholar who understands the significance of the subject for design history as a whole. Concentrating on the post war period in Britain, Herring uses street furniture as a lens to elucidate some of the key debates about design and modern urban life. This is an excellent book. * Dr Paul Stirton, Professor of Decorative Arts at the Bard Graduate Center, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Precedents and Beginnings: 1814 - 1944 2. The Council of Industrial Design: Official Articulations of Street Furniture Design 3. The Great and the Good: Power and Influence 4. Municipal Vandalism: Tyranny, Confrontation and Resistance 5. Beyond Good Design: A Period of Transformation 1960 - 1974 Conclusion Epilogue

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Book SynopsisIterative Optimization in Inverse Problems brings together a number of important iterative algorithms for medical imaging, optimization, and statistical estimation. It incorporates recent work that has not appeared in other books and draws on the author's considerable research in the field, including his recently developed class of SUMMA algorithms. Related to sequential unconstrained minimization methods, the SUMMA class includes a wide range of iterative algorithms well known to researchers in various areas, such as statistics and image processing. Organizing the topics from general to more specific, the book first gives an overview of sequential optimization, the subclasses of auxiliary-function methods, and the SUMMA algorithms. The next three chapters present particular examples in more detail, including barrier- and penalty-function methods, proximal minimization, and forward-backward splitting. The author also focuses on fixed-point algorithms fTable of ContentsBackground. Sequential Optimization. Barrier-Function and Penalty-Function Methods. Proximal Minimization. The Forward-Backward Splitting Algorithm. Operators. Averaged and Paracontractive Operators. Convex Feasibility and Related Problems. Eigenvalue Bounds. Jacobi and Gauss-Seidel Methods. The SMART and EMML Algorithms. Alternating Minimization. The EM Algorithm. Geometric Programming and the MART. Variational Inequality Problems and Algorithms. Set-Valued Functions in Optimization. Fenchel Duality. Compressed Sensing. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative book introduces and summarizes the latest models and skills required to design and fabricate nanomechanical resonators with a focus on nanomechanical sensing. It also establishes the theoretical foundation for courses on micro and nanomechanics. This book takes an applied approach to nanomechanics, providing a complete set of mechanical models, including strings and membrane resonators. Also discussed are quality factors, noise issues, transduction techniques, nanomechanical sensing, fabrication techniques, and applications for all common nanomechanical resonator types. It is an ideal book for students and researchers working with micro and nanomechanical resonators.Table of ContentsResonance Frequency.- Quality Factor.- Responsivity.- Transduction.- Measurement and Noise.

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully designed book shows how the seemingly mundane objects that populate desks and cubicles everywhere are now being re-imagined as collector's items. And as today's trendsetting artists and designers are increasingly returning to non-digital techniques and methods, letterpress stationery, typewriters, and ink pens have developed the cache of vintage fashion and cars. Stationery Fever showcases the plethora of retro and fine office goods being produced and sold around the world. Organized like your favourite stationery store-pencils, pens, notebooks, erasers, greeting cards, school supplies, etc.- it features exquisitely photographed objects that transcend the decades since laptops took over most of our office needs. Each chapter highlights distinct objects and features a store that specialises in that category. Along the way, readers will learn the history of the lined notebook, the proper way to sharpen a pencil, and the story of how postcards came to be. Whether you're stuffing a college backpack or decorating your home office, this book will appeal to lovers of lo-fi and bespoke objects alike.Trade Review"Stationery Fever, by John Z. Komurki, is a guide to the ever-changing universe of stationery for both the curious beginner and the confirmed fanatic." -Bristol Herald Courier

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Book SynopsisTADA's Revolution is a playful, visual journey into the fantastical and imaginative miniature worlds of Los Angeles-based artist, Susan Chi. Chronicling the various adventures and stories of toys and miniature animal characters, the book is a wondrous showcase of carefully and meticulously-crafted and detailed sets and dioramas, using all miniature items, objects, and furniture handmade by Chi or from the artist's own collection of vintage toys curated specially from auctions, toy stores, and flea markets around the world. Each of the photo stories gleefully portrays the often absurd moments and artificiality of human nature and modern life, while relaying such universal themes as mischief, honesty, curiosity, compassion, fear, and wonder. Laced with a subtle dark humour yet exuding an overall joyful and childlike spirit that lives within us all, it is easy to see why Chi's imagery has captivated the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike, and has amassed an international and loyal following on Flickr and social media. teNeues is pleased to present the first printed anthology of Susan Chi's work, TADA's Revolution: Mischief in Miniature.

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Book SynopsisWhat is it that makes our everyday life special? Beautiful moments, but also beautiful things. At least that''s what art historian and author Agata Toromanoff believes, as she embarks on a quest for luxury objects that one doesn''t typically come across. Toromanoff curates everyday items that have undergone a process of artification. They now serve as statement accessories that delight their owners anew every day, whether it''s a golden paperclip or a crystal-adorned coffee mug. Luxury resides wherever the extraordinary finds its place.The photo book surprises with magnificent shots of exceptional designer objects that are not mere decorations, but also carry the intention of adornment alongside their practical function in everyday life. It undoubtedly elicits a sense of wonder from its readers. The objects featured in the high-quality photos stand out with their appealing product design, high quality, and the materials used. Agata Toromanoff enriches the opulent visual world

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Book SynopsisThe art of folding is traditionally seen purely in terms of ori- gami and structures in paper, today it is used in many creative fields: design, architecture, industry, furniture, clothes, jew- els... These new domains are accompanied by a wide range of media and materials: cardboard, textile, metal, plastic... They all finally give in to the infinite resources of folding. This widely illustrated book, built around portraits and inter- views with creators which present their vision of the art of folding and its applications in their various productions, is an overview of these new and promising formal investigations. In this volume architect and origami expert Jean-Charles Trebbi cooperates with the architecture partners Guillaume Bounoure and Chloé Genevaux, who specialized in experi- mental applications of folding techniques with new materials. The book includes ten folding templates.

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Book SynopsisWe are very pleased to announce the third book by our bestselling writers Koos Eissen and Roselien Steur. After the worldwide success of Sketching and Sketching: the Basics the authors now shift their focus from ‘how to sketch’ to ‘why to sketch’. For designers, sketching is a daily activity that can serve many goals. You can sketch to brainstorm, to find and articulate ideas or to present a project to other designers in your team or people from other departments. And of course you sketch to present projects to clients and production companies. All these goals require different sketching techniques, which will be even more effective if you understand how people view your sketches and how you can use your sketches to improve your way of communicating what you want.

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Book SynopsisA cutting-edge survey of industrial techniques available for use by designer-makers, including a downloadable design to modify and print and guidance on how to brief a bureau service. This book showcases ground-breaking methods and techniques that have been adapted from industry and are now being applied by designer-makers. To the uninitiated, these technologies may seem complex, but this book explains simply and clearly how they have developed, how they work, and their application. Packed full with case studies of artists using these processes, this book demonstrates that outstanding work is possible with the right equipment and know-how, and argues that designer makers have the mindset, skills and knowledge to creatively engage with these industrial technologies. Learn about 2D and 3D digital designing and modelling (including CAD and processing), 3D printing (additive manufacture), reverse engineering (scanning and digitising), CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting. Featuring a breathtaking selection of work by contemporary makers - many of them early adopters of these technologies – this book illustrates the exciting potential of these tools to add value to your practice, as well as inspiring and extending your range of work.Trade ReviewThe future is here; this is very much part of it – if you want it. When entering this brave new world of digitizing, it’s good to know Ann Marie Shillito has done a vast amount of the research for you and summarized it in a non-intimidating manner that is nevertheless detailed. * Textile Fibre Forum *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Craft-Minded 3. Virtual for Tangible 4. Applying 2D Digital Data 5. Applying 3D Digital Data 6. Accessing Digital Technologies Biographies Glossary Resources Further Reading Index

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Book Synopsis3D Printing for Product Designers closes the gap between the rhetoric of 3D printing in manufacturing and the reality for product designers. It provides practical strategies to support the adoption and integration of 3D printing into professional practice.3D printing has evolved over the last decade into a practical proposition for manufacturing, opening up innovative opportunities for product designers. From its foundations in rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing has developed into a range of technologies suitable for end-use products. This book shows you how to evaluate and sensitively understand people, process, and products and demonstrates how solutions for working with additive manufacturing can be developed in context. It includes a practical, step-by-step plan for product designers and CEOs aimed at supporting the successful implementation of 3D printing by stakeholders at all levels of a manufacturing facility, tailored to their stage of technology integration and business readiness. It features a wide range of real-world examples of practice illustrated in full colour, across industries such as healthcare, construction, and film, aligning with the strategic approach outlined in the book.The book can be followed chronologically to guide you to transform your process for a company, to meet the unique needs of a specific client, or to be used as a starting point for the product design entrepreneur. Written by experienced industry professionals and academics, this is a fundamental reference for product designers, industrial designers, design engineers, CEOs, consultants, and makers.Trade Review"It would be difficult to find three individuals with greater knowledge of the subject. The detail in the book is presented in a rich and practical way. If you are new to 3D printing or have been familiar with it for years, you will benefit from this outstanding publication." Terry Wohlers, Head of Advisory Services and Market Intelligence, Wohlers Associates, USATable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Demystifying 3D printing processes and workflow 2. Working with a design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) consultancy 3. Strategy 1: Working with existing production 4. Strategy 2: Product redesign and new product design 5. Strategy 3: Digital business innovation 6. Case studies: 3D Printing from the product designers’ perspective 7. DfAM: Design guidelines for product designers 8. 3D printing sustainability and digital ecosystems 9. Making the future/remaking product design

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Book SynopsisThe authors, design practitioners and educators, bringing together in this book 15 years of knowledge, practice and research, have produced the first book about how, as a designer, to formulate a vision for new and appropriate products. They call this new approach Vision in Product Design (ViP). It strikes a good balance between structuring the process of design while allowing the designers to take a personal position and fully express themselves in producing a product. ViP is both a method and a design philosophy. Besides explaining what ViP is all about, the book offers a rich array of narratives like conversations, cases, literature and creative materials (both academic and popular) and illustrations like models and pictures. Through these different pathways the reader will better understand ViP and will be able to interact with the book, both in practice as in educational context in more various ways.

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Book SynopsisFashion Bags and Accessories explores fashion bags and related accessories, such as purses, wallets, clutches, cases, gloves and belts, through various approaches to creative design, product development, technological innovation, materials development, component design (hardware) and branding. Readers will become familiar with key constructions and gain grounding in both traditional craft-making techniques and contemporary digital manufacturing process. Traditional accessory materials like leather are considered alongside new and emerging sustainable materials. Key elements of fashion bags and accessories like component design, signature branding and logo design are also covered in depth. Primarily aimed at students on fashion design, product design, or specialized accessories courses, the book will also be a go-to reference for professionals wishing to move into or evolve in this product area.

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Book Synopsis333 design classics from the mid-1960s to the twenty-first century.Table of ContentsVolume III, 667-999 design classics

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Book SynopsisTim Parsons is a product designer, writer and lecturer on design. He has worked with manufacturers in Britain and Europe and exhibited widely. He has contributed articles to publications including Blueprint and Phaidon's Design Classics. His London studio creates tableware, lighting, accessories, furniture, and more.Trade ReviewA perfect book for all levels on our 3D Design course, especially as it goes into detail about the story behind the product ... Very clean and easy to read. * Kate Christman, University College Falmouth, UK *Very relevant for the product design element of the course ... well illustrated combined with well placed theoretical references to stretch thinking. * Sarah Britten-Jones, Thames Valley University, UK *The book is clearly laid out and represents a thoughtful, diagrammatical approach to reading. Expertly written and crafted, it avoids the 'heavy image' approach of other general design books. * Shea Tillman, Auburn University, USA *The book has been very effective in making students understand the subject relevance in a real world context. The book also provides some very useful examples and very creative sketches. the layout is very visual and very attractive. It also provides information in a reader-friendly format. * Usha Narasimhan, National Institute of Fashion Technology, India *I was impressed with the book, due to the process and meaning behind the objects. Specifically, I loved the fact that the book talked about how it's also about our society as a collective (including politics, ethics, behaviours and services). * Min Sun Lee, University of Montevallo, USA *A well illustrated and produced book. Challenging ideas ... an insight into how designers work. Good page layout. * E. Darby, Sotheby's Institute of Art, London *Great book ... Nice layout - good pictures. All material is up to date which is very important. * Christian Lystager, KEA, Denmark *It covers all the main areas of design education process. The visible personal touch of the author, having experience as a tutor and designer, makes the book trustworthy and what differs it from others. Clear structure, good layout, good contemporary examples. * Michal Stefanowski, Academy of Fine Arts, Poland *I am impressed by the scope and richness of the content. Very interesting and sober analyses of 'phenomenons' within the design field. Well done! Relevant to anyone working professionally or in education. * Olof Kolte, Lund University, Sweden *This book gives a real insight into what it means to think and work as a product designer today. It reveals the breadth of the subject and gives an excellent understanding and appreciation of the multi-disciplinary nature of product design ... I think this book will be essential for students to get a deeper understanding of the definition of product design. * Diane Simpson-Little, University of Sussex, UK *A great primer giving readers a good introduction to this field. * Lürzer's Archive, Vol. 5, 2009. *Table of ContentsHow to get the most out of this book. Introduction. Perception: Design and politics; Value and the object; Reading form. Motivation: Conforming, reforming or contesting; Defining approaches; Aesthetic refinement; Collective memory and behaviour; Social inclusion; Materials and processes; Technological innovation; Ethics; Sustainability; Participation; Strategies and services; Design for debate. Process: The elusive design process; Design methodology; Thinking tools; Observation; Ideas generation; Drawing; Maquette and model-making. Context: Employment; Commission; Speculation. Sources: Bibliography; Picture credits; Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisEveryday, low-cost, and mass-produced items gathered from around the world showcasing innovative design. This book presents a delightful collection of mass-produced objects that provide insight into the things that surround us. Common items such as nails, plugs, toothbrushes, soap, gloves, and sweets have their own function and differ in design from country to country and region to region. Some are examples of good and practical design, while others fail to fulfill their function. The collection shows an appreciation to detail by revealing how things are made and a sensitivity to the tasks people carry out, all the while keeping in mind the basic utilitarian design of these inexpensive everyday objects. The items come from a range of countries, including the United States, Japan, France, and Thailand, and were purchased from small local shops. More than design souvenirs that celebrate local culture, they all involve an idea about function—and in most cases the designer is unknownTrade Review“Usefulness in Small Things (Rizzoli), by Sam Hecht and Kim Colin of the minimally minded studio Industrial Facility, is a survey of inexpensive objects collected from around the globe by the designers—from the ultra-ubiquitous to the painfully clever.” ~Surface “Individual objects in the collection weren’t conceived with the larger questions about design and art. Yes, these are things you use and throw away, things that are so hopelessly flawed, too. Presented as a whole, though, the collection is an interesting commentary on design—a though that makes you think, to use Hecht’s phrase.” ~dwell.com"...it packs a large punch." ~Metropolis Magazine“It is the best sort of design book, a volume of original information and insight garnered from real world experiences.” ~core77.com

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive, genre-defining survey of children's product and furniture design from Bauhaus to todayTrade Review"For older, design-savvy and style-conscious kids or those interested in product, lighting and furniture design."—City Kids"At a time when the market for well-made, innovative objects for children is undergoing a transformative, and global explosion, Design for Children documents the evolution of craftsmanship, exceptional production and modern aesthetics throughout this increasingly important field of design."—AbsolutelyMama.co.uk"Catalogues 450 of the most enduring designs created exclusively for children."—Western Living Magazine"Elegant, radical, fun: Children's toys that even adults will cherish."—CNN Style"Design for Children outlines the history of children's design through seven categories: Play, Ride, Learn, Eat, Create, Sit, and Sleep. By spotlighting more than 450 designs created exclusively for children (toys, furniture, tableware, textiles, lights, vehicles, and more) this book thoroughly explores the benefit of thoughtful child-centric design."—Metropolis Online"A 536-page history lesson on child-oriented design... Preserve[s] the timeless designs of yesteryear and promote[s] the quality ones that still exist today."—Cool Hunting"Gorgeous."—Fortune"[A] vibrant compendium."—Financial Times"Oodles of creations... Should excite design-conscious parents."—Totally Dublin (Ireland)"This book is a perfect reminder of the joy of the season, featuring more than 450 of the most creative and clever designs for kids. With toys dating back nearly a century, the book is bound to bring back childhood memories."—Azure Magazine Online"Everything wonderful designed for kids over the past 100 years, in a book one can't help but wish were a catalog."—Curbed"A delightful encyclopedia of childhood toys and objects that shaped us. Props for including non-Western toys."—Quartz

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Book SynopsisDesign classics from the age of mass production.Table of ContentsVolume II, 334-666 design classics

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Book SynopsisJoanna Boehnert is Research Fellow at the Centre for the Evaluation of Complexity Across the Nexus (CECAN) at the University of Surrey, UK.Trade ReviewJoanna Boehnert's book shows in a masterful manner that there are no technological, ideological or other easy fixes to the contradiction between capitalism and nature. She powerfully makes the point that we need political design in order to create a better world. A must-read for everyone interested in design, ecology, communication and politics. * Christian Fuchs, Professor of Social Media at the University of Westminster, UK *Dr Boehnert envisions a possible, eco-ethical praxis sufficient to the urgency of the Ecocene era. With inspirational tempo, she sweeps across and connects the significant ideas that advance design eco-literacy, decolonizing and replacing outmoded discourses with powerful fresh starts. * Peter Jones, Co-founder of the Systemic Design Research Network at OCAD University, Canada *Design, Ecology, Politics is a powerful contribution. It is a thoroughly innovative, provocative and confrontational approach to pressing twenty-first century challenges at the human-environment interface. Joanna Boehnert has produced a compelling book which expands our considerations of design and ecological literacy in the complex socio-economic systems where we find 'home'. I enthusiastically recommend this work to those interested in charting productive and sustainable pathways through today's ecological, social and cultural challenges. * Maxwell Boykoff, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Colorado-Boulder, USA *Design, Ecology, Politics commands design educators to ground their practice in critically engaged ecological literacy. Boehnert’s deeply textured and carefully crafted clarion call should be read by all who design on our earth. And it is a must for current and future planners. * Christopher Silver, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Florida, USA *In this work, Dr Joanna Boehnert examines foundational elements of human perception and design, beautifully integrating situated knowledge into the complex systems in which it exists, offering insights both relevant and practicable. * Mara Averick, Research Analyst at the Economic Development Assistance Consortium, USA *At last, a book that clearly locates design for sustainability within a sophisticated account of contemporary political economy. To affect the transition toward more sustainable futures, we urgently need the lucid negotiation of social complexity that this book provides. * Cameron Tonkinwise, Director of Design Studies at Carnegie Mellon University, USA *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Within and Beyond Error Part One – Design 1. Design Theory 101 2. Design as Symbolic Violence 3. Design vs. The Design Industry Part Two – Ecology 4. Ecological Theory 101 5. Epistemological Error 6. Ecological Literacy 7. Ecoliterate Design 8. Ecological Movements 9. Ecological Perception 1: Theory 10. Ecological Perception 2: Practice 11. Ecological Identity Part Three – Politics 12. Social Marketing 13. The Green Economy 14. The TechnoFix 15. Data Visualisation Conclusion: Towards the Ecocene

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Book SynopsisIn this book, Elivio Bonollo takes us on a 'learning journey' about design including a scholarly explanation of the characteristics and power of the design process. It provides valuable insights into the attitudes, knowledge and skills that underpin the design discipline at an introductory level of expertise, and has been developed to meet the needs of aspiring designers in many areas including industrial design, design and technology, art and design and architecture. Elivio uses an operational model of the design process―along with related educational strategies, learning outcomes and an ordered set of design briefs―to develop a systematic, problem-based method for learning design from a first principles viewpoint. The beauty of this approach is that it brings structured learning to aspiring designers whilst being mindful of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Each part of this book encourages self-expression, self-confidence and exploration: it is has been carefully designed to take the reader on a highly motivating journey of design thinking and creativity, supported by excellent sample solutions to design problems, lucid discussions and extensive references. These solutions, developed by design students, serve as novel examples of how to solve real problems through innovative design without restraining creative freedom and individual personality. The design learning method and strategies in this book will greatly assist design and technology teachers, students of design, aspiring designers and any individual with an interest in professional design practice.

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Book SynopsisThis superbly illustrated volume presents a stunning visual showcase of some of the finest examplesof packaging designs that have used illustration as a key element. Divided into sections coveringFood, Drink, and Cosmetics, these stunning design reveal the latest trends and innovations inpackaging design from around the world.

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Book SynopsisAn elegant exploration of the hugely influential simplicity, beauty, and functionality of Nordic design - timeless, yet on trendTrade Review"...Prob[es] the creative philosophy of functionality and simplicity that has made Nordic pieces staples of tasteful interiors the world over."—Surface "This beautifully bound volume celebrates Nordic design in its many shapes and forms... The focus is on design as a means of enhancement, a concept beautifully sheathed here in cloth and red stich" —Image Interiors and Living "Pride in tradition is the cornerstone of The Red Thread: Nordic Design, an encyclopedic exploration of the spare, naturalistic furniture and objects long associated with the region."—New York Times "The Red Thread: this is a Nordic metaphor for a shared characteristic. Shows the common aesthetic of classic Scandi designs."—Elle Decoration "Demonstrates the Nordic region's deep-rooted cultural aesthetic by showcasing the diversity of its design through more than 200 objects. [...] Nordic design's enduring appeal has led to widespread international desire for beautifully designed and expertly crafted objects."—New Design "Covers more than 200 examples of significant aesthetic achievements... A comprehensive, if visual, history of design."—Vogue Online "This clothbound book with red stitching is a sunning piece of art designed to inspire and engage."—Self Build & Design "Beautifully presented survey of the Nordic region's hugely influential and enduring contribution to design, a uniquely elegant combination of function, simplicity and natural materials... And in literal fashion, one [a red thread] is cleverly sewn into the grey cloth cover and binding of the book for a richer tactile experience... If you haven't witnessed this remarkable approach for yourself, the pages of The Red Thread will take you on a comprehensive Nordic tour in which you can explore just how optimistic, meaningfully connected and harmonious daily life can be... Gloriously dense with colour photographic examples of Nordic objects - some very famous, some lesser known surprises, making it a must-have collector's title. I dare you not to feel a surge of overwhelming inspiration as you browse its pages; The Red Thread is pure joy for design fans or anyone who loves life."—TheSwelleLife.com "With over 250 pages of beautiful photography and historical context, The Red Thread is a comprehensive look into the far-reaching legacy of Nordic design. It's the type of book you can read cover-to-cover or page through leisurely. Not to mention the fact that the intricate, hardbound cover (complete with actual red threads!) makes for a lovely coffee table book."—Apartment Therapy "The book - part of a Phaidon series on regional design - is almost as much a beautiful catalogue as a primer." —1stdibs Introspective "Celebrated in this stylish new volume... Charming and sincere, this lovely volume presents a vision of life that design-lovers, architects and anyone seeking peace will enjoy. An inspiring summer read." —Identity "The Swedish expression den radar tråden (meaning "the red thread") describes the essence of a piece of creative work—which is what this book sets out to do, by getting into the heart of modern and contemporary Nordic furniture."—Singapore Tatler Homes "Thumping great volumes make for thumping great presents and top of the list for a mid-century modernist who likes design that's not preserved in aspic, should be The Red Thread by Oak Publishing and Phaidon. The quality of the publication is superb and is a discerning book for the aesthete in your life who has everything - including the time to read. Heavy as this book is, it's a flicker - the most important element is design and imagery. Beautiful photography fulfils the brief, style is a visual thing and you can't convey the decadence of a Hans Wegner Flag Halyard Chair draped in Mongolian sheepskin in words alone. And there's a huge domestic range, from buckets to cutlery, to children's toys to glassware, fabric and more... There are plenty of up to date pieces here — it's not all classic, swingeingly expensive mid-century stuff, and there are old classics too whose ubiquity hasn't been mined yet."—IrishExaminer.com"An elegant hardback that explores the functionality and pared-down beauty of Nordic design... The book casts light on the region's wealth of established and emerging design talent... Nordic design at its best" —Harper's Bazaar Interiors (Saudi Arabia)"Fans of Scandi design will love Phaidon's beautifully produced new book, The Red Thread: Nordic Design, which gathers together the endless pieces – from Alvar Aalto sublimely simple stools to sculptural Arne Jacobsen chairs – that have become modern classics." —A Little Bird

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Book SynopsisFollowing the success of Spoon in 2002, & Fork presents 10 leading design experts' choice of 100 of the most important young product designers from around the world. The result is a comprehensive, must-have survey of today's most innovative international product design.Trade Review"Any self-respecting design lover shouldn't miss this."—Grand Designs "An excellent celebration of new design from around the world."—Financial Times "The young product designers featured in &fork challenge the status quo and present fresh, dynamic ideas at the forefront of design."—New Design "This compendium of the latest product designs—vetted by an international committee of critics—delights in the ingenious, inventive and irreverent."—In Style Home "There are 100 product and furniture designers in &Fork, [...] chosen by 10 curators and arranged alphabetically to make a contemporary and global encyclopedia of what happens when wit, whimsy and rigor are brought to bear on ordinary items."—The New York Times "Flipping through the pages of &Fork is like being a fly on the wall for a globe-spanning and wholly improbable final design crit where the student's all receive A's."—Dwell

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Book SynopsisThis is the first all-encompassing book about the visual language of man-made products, explaining how mass-produced objects evolve over time and what made them change. Form evolution behaves in a similar way to language evolution and, to some extent, even to natural evolution. In the book the author materializes the governing rules of form evolution by means of fourteen case studies.

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Book SynopsisThis is Service Design Thinking introduces an inter-disciplinary approach to designing services. Service design is a bit of a buzzword these days and has gained a lot of interest from various fields. This book, assembled to describe and illustrate the emerging field of service design, was brought together using exactly the same co-creative and user-centred approaches you can read and learn about inside. The boundaries between products and services are blurring and it is time for a different way of thinking: this is service design thinking

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