Product design Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Design for Life
Book SynopsisStuart Walker's design work has been described as life-changing, inspiring, disturbing and ferocious. Drawing on an extraordinarily diverse range of sources and informed by creative practice, Design for Life penetrates to the heart of modern culture and the malaise that underlies today's moral and environmental crises. The author argues that this malaise is deep-seated and fundamental to the modern outlook. He shows how our preoccupation with technological progress, growth and the future has produced a constricted view of life one that is both destructive and self-reinforcing. Based on over twenty-five years of scholarship and creative practice, he demonstrates the vital importance of solitude, contemplation, inner growth and the present moment in developing a different course one that looks squarely at our current, precarious situation while offering a positive, hopeful way forward a way that is compassionate, context-based, humanTrade Review'Design for Life is full of brilliantly original thinking and practical guidance for building a better world. It offers a framework for designers and consumers alike and makes a more meaningful material culture feel possible.' Sebastian Cox, Designer and Maker, Director, Sebastian Cox studio & workshop'This book adopts a wholly new approach to design, one that gets right to its heart. Rooted in values, beliefs and creativity it adopts a rhetorical approach to its subject, blurring the boundary between designing and thinking about design.' - Penny Sparke, Professor of Design History, Kingston University'Brimming throughout with intelligence and curiosity, this deeply rooted, powerful book shapes design around the processes of life.' - Kate Fletcher, Professor of Sustainability, Design, Fashion, University of the Arts London'Both contents and narratives are impressive. This book interprets design in a unique way, and the key clue is its glorious humanism. It is the foundation of design’s new missions, new roles and new approaches, in this changing era.' - Yongqi Lou, Professor and Dean, College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University, Shanghai'In this stunning book, Stuart Walker’s sensibility explores deep and complex dimensions of design thinking and doing, shedding light on the role of intentions, priorities and values.' - Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos, Professor of Design, University of São Paulo'Our society expects and needs a new wisdom for developing our lives in more meaningful ways. In this book, Stuart Walker opens the door for dialogue on wisdom in design. It is a wisdom permeated by creativity, the human imagination, intuition and comprehension.' - Takeshi Sunaga, Professor of Design, Tokyo University of the Arts'Stuart Walker's emphasis on reflection and values brings a welcome dimension to the design process. He stresses personal vision as a way of contributing to design's capacity to make the world a better place.' - Victor Margolin, Professor Emeritus of Design History, University of Illinois, Chicago'He offers an authoritative account with a voice developed through experience and the knowhow acquired while treading the line between theoretical research and design practice.'- Matt Malpass, Programme Coordinator, Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, University of the Arts London Table of ContentsPrologue 1. The Subject of Design: personal involvement and positive change 2. A Narrowing: loss of narrative unity and the nature of design change 3. Counterpoints: restoring balance through design 4. The Shift: an inward path to holistic design 5. Creativity: and the imperative of solitude 6. The Mesh: freeing design from dominant dogmas 7. Rhythms: movement, making and meaning 8. Seeds: designing for a new awareness Appendices 1. CONFESIÓN – relic from a future past 2. Listening to the Muse – a personal reflection 3. The Inadequacies of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 4. Related Websites Notes Bibliography Index
£32.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Creating Mixed Model Value Streams
Book SynopsisFollowing in the footsteps of its bestselling predecessor, Kevin J. Duggan, an executive mentor and recognized authority on Lean and Operational Excellence, draws on more than 10 years of experience and learning to provide Creating Mixed Model Value Streams, Second Edition. This second edition takes a step-by-step approach to implementing Lean in complex environments and describes which Lean techniques to use when faced with difficult situationsincluding high product mix, scheduling problems, shared resources, and unstable customer demand. In addition to a new section on handling shared resources to support mixed model production, the second edition: Contains updates to sections on mixed model value streams Introduces new information on constructing product family matrices Expands on the concept of takt in mixed models Provides additional insights on existing mixed model concepts, such as determining product fTrade Review... required reading for most firms that are serious about Lean transformation. It not only addresses a critical need for companies in a high-variety product environment, but also covers many details in developing your Lean system. It deals with more complex issues, but it is written clearly and presented in a very digestible form. It is one more step toward moving beyond copying what we see in Toyota plants and developing our own Lean production systems.—Jeffrey K. Liker, University of Michigan and Shingo Prize-Winning Author of The Toyota Way Praise for the Bestselling First Edition: Finally, a book that addresses the real world complexity of implementing lean in a mixed model environment! Creating Mixed Model Value Streams is must reading for anyone who is trying to make improvements beyond a basic value stream map. From selecting a product family to scheduling and dealing with customer demand, this book shows you how to implement a lean value stream in a way that everyone will understand.—Glynn Miller, Director, Consumer Centered Enterprise This excellent how-to guide will help set free those of us who have been handcuffed by complexity in our manufacturing systems. It translates theoretical lean into practical guidance for use in the trenches.—Al Mason, Manager, Process Improvement, Goodrich Corporation We work with companies across all industry sectors enabling them to keep increasing their levels of Lean expertise. One of the issues we see them struggle with time and again is, 'How do we make product flow when there are a variety of products in the same value stream?' Without any quality books on the topic, it has been no easy task to explain - until now. This book demystifies and simplifies the concept of Flow in complex environments. When you put the book down, you will understand there is a solution to your situation. Your only regret will be - why didn't I have this knowledge sooner.—Larry D. Cott, Lean Advisors Inc. ... required reading for most firms that are serious about Lean transformation. It not only addresses a critical need for companies in a high-variety product environment, but also covers many details in developing your Lean system. It deals with more complex issues, but it is written clearly and presented in a very digestible form. It is one more step toward moving beyond copying what we see in Toyota plants and developing our own Lean production systems.—Jeffrey K. Liker, University of Michigan and Shingo Prize-Winning Author of The Toyota Way Praise for the Bestselling First Edition: Finally, a book that addresses the real world complexity of implementing lean in a mixed model environment! Creating Mixed Model Value Streams is must reading for anyone who is trying to make improvements beyond a basic value stream map. From selecting a product family to scheduling and dealing with customer demand, this book shows you how to implement a lean value stream in a way that everyone will understand.—Glynn Miller, Director, Consumer Centered Enterprise This excellent how-to guide will help set free those of us who have been handcuffed by complexity in our manufacturing systems. It translates theoretical lean into practical guidance for use in the trenches.—Al Mason, Manager, Process Improvement, Goodrich Corporation We work with companies across all industry sectors enabling them to keep increasing their levels of Lean expertise. One of the issues we see them struggle with time and again is, 'How do we make product flow when there are a variety of products in the same value stream?' Without any quality books on the topic, it has been no easy task to explain - until now. This book demystifies and simplifies the concept of Flow in complex environments. When you put the book down, you will understand there is a solution to your situation. Your only regret will be - why didn't I have this knowledge sooner.—Larry D. Cott, Lean Advisors Inc. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Product Families and the Pacemaker.Flow at the Pacemaker. Pitch and Scheduling . Customer Demand. How Will Upstream Processes Support the Pacemaker? Putting It All Together. Appendices: Lean Glossary. EMC Supply Data Set. Important Sources. Index.
£171.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Lean Sustainability
Book SynopsisWhile Lean principles have been around for decades, the practices have yet to keep current with the growing area of Sustainability. This book provides an implementation approach to integrating Lean and Sustainability principles toward a circular economy.Lean Sustainability: A Pathway to a Circular Economy illustrates an integrated Lean and Sustainability approach that is applicable to manufacturing, healthcare, service, and other industries. This comprehensive approach will guide organizations toward a circular economy to drive competitive business practices further while being environmentally, socially, and economically responsible. The eBook version includes full color images.This book will help any industry practitioner interested in helping their business improve flow, reduce waste, and become more environmentally conscious.Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Lean Overview. 3. Sustainability Overview. 4. Systems Thinking and the Circular Economy. 5. Cultivating a Lean Sustainability Culture. 6. Integrated Lean and Sustainability Framework. 7. Selecting and Prioritizing Lean Green Projects. 8. Mapping the Value Stream for an Eco-Friendly Flow of Material and Information. 9. Using a Lean Sustainability Lens for Business Process Mapping. 10. Analyzing Lean, Value, and Waste for Sustainable Continuous Improvement. 11. Using 5S to Reduce the Environmental Footprint. 12. Tracking Sustainability Efforts through Visual Management. 13. Utilizing Single-Minute Exchange of Dies for an Environmentally Friendly Changeover Process. 14. Employing Total Productive Maintenance for Eco-Friendly Equipment Maintenance. 15. Integrating Sustainability Principles into Mistake Proofing to Prevent Waste. 16. Ensuring Consistent Performance through Standard Work. 17. Environmentally Conscious Material Movement throughout the Enterprise. 18. Creating a Green Supply Chain. 19. Integrating Sustainability into the Organization’s Strategic Goals Using Hoshin Kanri. 20. Sustaining Lean Sustainability as a Strategic Initiative. 21. Shifting from a Linear to a Circular Economy. 22. Future and Challenges of Lean Green Sustainability. 23. Developing a University Sustainability Recycling Process and Metrics. 24. Implementing Lean Sustainability Practices in Agriculture. 25. Applying Lean Sustainability Principles to Fuel Testing at a National Airport. 26. Incorporating Lean Sustainability Improvement in a Hospital’s Sterile Instrument Processing.
£73.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd Digital Materialities
Book SynopsisAs the distinction between the digital and the material world becomes increasingly blurred, the ways in which we think about design are also shifting and evolving. How can the human, digital and material be brought together to intervene in the world? What constitutes our digital-material environments? How can we engage with digital technologies to make sustainable, healthy and meaningful decisions, both now and in the future? Digital Materialities presents twelve chapters by scholars and practitioners working at the intersection between design and digital research in the UK, Spain, Australia and the USA. By incorporating in-depth understandings of the digital-material world from both the social sciences and design, the book considers how this combined knowledge might advance our capacity to design for the future. Divided into three parts, the focus of the book moves from the theoretical to the practical: how different digital materialities are imagined and emerge, through software emulTrade ReviewThe essays in this volume make the case for the undeniable hybridity of human experience and suggest further avenues for researching the forms that material/digital interactions take and how individuals, families, communities, and societies (co-)design digital materialities, often in unanticipated ways that diverge from the expectations and intentions of professional designers. - Anthropology Review Database - Jack David EllerTable of ContentsList of figuresAcknowledgementsList of contributors1. Digital materialitySarah Pink, Elisenda Ardèvol and Débora LanzeniPart One Expectations2. Rematerializing the platform: Emulation and the digital-materialPaul Dourish3. Smart global futures: Designing affordable materialities for a better lifeDébora Lanzeni4. Envisioning the smart home: Reimagining a smart energy futureYolande StrengersPart Two Co-interventions5. Refiguring digital interventions for energy demand reduction: Designing for life in the digital-material homeSarah Pink, Kerstin Leder Mackley, Val Mitchell, Garrath T. Wilson and Tracy Bhamra6. Speculative design and digital materialities: Idiocy, threat and com-promiseMike Michael7. Ethnography and the quest to (co)design a mixed reality interactive slideJaume Ferrer, Elisenda Ardèvol and Narcís Parés8. Designing for the active human body in a digital-material worldFlorian 'Floyd' MuellerPart Three Insider Design9. Mobile intimacies: Everyday design and the aesthetics of mobile phonesHeather Horst10. Designing for the performance of memoryDavid Carlin11. Digital interventions in declining regionsIan McShane, Chris K. Wilson and Denise MeredythNotesBibliographyIndex
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Inc Risk Analysis in Engineering: Techniques, Tools, and Trends
Book SynopsisBased on the author’s 20 years of teaching, Risk Analysis in Engineering: Techniques, Tools, and Trends presents an engineering approach to probabilistic risk analysis (PRA). It emphasizes methods for comprehensive PRA studies, including techniques for risk management. The author assumes little or no prior knowledge of risk analysis on the part of the student and provides the necessary mathematical and engineering foundations. The text relies heavily on, but is not limited to, examples from the nuclear industry, because that is where PRA techniques were first developed. Since PRA provides a best-estimate approach, the author pays special attention to explaining uncertainty characterization.The book begins with a description of the basic definitions and principles of risk, safety, and performance and presents the elements of risk analysis and their applications in engineering. After highlighting the methods for performing PRAs, the author describes how to assess and measure performance of the building blocks of PRAs, such as reliability of hardware subsystems, structures, components, human actions, and software. He covers methods of characterizing uncertainties and methods for propagating them through the PRA model to estimate uncertainties of the results. The book explores how to identify and rank important and sensitive contributors to the estimated risk using the PRA and performance assessment models. It also includes a description of risk acceptance criteria and the formal methods for making decisions related to risk management options and strategies. The book concludes with a brief review of the main aspects, issues, and methods of risk communication. Drawing on notes, homework problems, and exams from courses he has taught as well as feedback from his students, Professor Modarres provides a from-the-trenches method for teaching risk assessment for engineers. This is a textbook that is easy to use for students and professors alike.Trade Review“… this book contains the most used procedures and practices particularly in conducting probabilistic risk assessments of complex systems such nuclear power plants. One of the special feature of this gook is the inclusion of several worked out examples in the text and also a large number of exercises at the end of each chapters. This feature makes it very useful for the undergraduate, graduate students, who would like to study the subject of risk modeling, assessment and management as a part of their curricula. … the reviewer would like to recommend this book to all those practicing engineers, students, teachers, and researchers, who would like to make in depth study of the probabilistic risk assessment and associated problems and are looking for their solutions. This is a most comprehensive treatment of the subject.” — K. B. Misra, in International Journal of Performability Engineering, (IJPE), July 2006Table of ContentsIntroduction and Definitions. Elements of Risk Assessment. Probabilistic Risk Assessment. Performance Assessment: Data and Modeling. Uncertainty Analysis. Identifying, Ranking, and Predicting Contributors to Risk. Risk Acceptance Criteria. Decision Making Techniques. Risk Communication.
£137.75
Cambridge University Press Creativity in Product Innovation
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£71.24
Cambridge University Press Creativity in Product Innovation
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£115.90
MIT Press Ltd Shaping Things
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£25.60
MCD User Friendly
Book SynopsisAMAZON BEST BOOKS OF 2019 PICKFORTUNE WRITERS AND EDITORS'' RECOMMENDED BOOKS OF 2019 PICKUser Friendly is a tour de force, an engrossing fusion of scholarly research, professional experience and revelations from intrepid firsthand reporting.EDWARD TENNER, The New York Times Book ReviewIn User Friendly, Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant reveal the untold story of a paradigm that quietly rules our modern lives: the assumption that machines should anticipate what we need. Spanning over a century of sweeping changes, from women's rights to the Great Depression to World War II to the rise of the digital era, this book unpacks the ways in which the world has beenand continues to beremade according to the principles of the once-obscure discipline of user-experience design.In this essential text, Kuang and Fabricant map the hidden rules of the designed world and shed light on how those rules have caused our world to changean underappreciated but essential history that's pieced together for the first time. Combining the expertise and insight of a leading journalist and a pioneering designer, User Friendly provides a definitive, thoughtful, and practical perspective on a topic that has rapidly gone from arcane to urgent to inescapable. In User Friendly, Kuang and Fabricant tell the whole story for the first timeand you'll never interact with technology the same way again.
£24.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Universal Design
Book SynopsisA much-needed reference to the latest thinking in universal designUniversal Design: Creating Inclusive Environments offers a comprehensive survey of best practices and innovative solutions in universal design. Written by top thinkers at the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDeA), it demonstrates the difference between universal design and accessibility and identifies its relationship to sustainable design and active living. Hundreds of examples from all areas of design illustrate the practical application of this growing field. Complete, in-depth coverage includes:The evolution of universal design, from its roots in the disability rights movement to present-day trendsHow universal design can address the needs of an aging population without specialization or adaptation to reduce the need for expensive and hard-to-find specialized products and servicesDesign practices for human performance, health and wTrade Review"Universal Design introduces designers to the principles and practice of designing for all people. Covering best practice examples that demonstrate the value of universal design, this new publication is sure to be constantly at the fingertips of all types of designers." (ASID Icon, Summer 2012)Table of ContentsForeword xi Preface xiii Acknowledgements xvii Chapter 1: Barriers and their Social Meaning 1 Design as Evolution 1 Barriers as a Universal Experience 3 Barriers in Intellectual Life 4 Social Functions of Space 8 Socio-spatial Order 12 Origins of Universal Design 15 Summary 24 Review Topics 24 References 24 Chapter 2: Defining Universal Design 27 Introduction 27 Emergence of Universal Design 27 Definition 28 Origins 30 Modernism and the Modernist Style 31 Critiques of Modernist Style 33 Return to Human-Centered Design 34 Summary 42 Review Topics 42 References 42 Chapter 3: The New Demographics 45 Demography for Universal Design 45 Uses of Demography in Design 48 Beneficiaries of Universal Design 49 Demography: Points to Remember 60 Summary 62 Review Topics 63 References 63 Chapter 4: Practicing Universal Design 67 Introduction 67 Universal Design as Innovation 67 Tools for Increasing Adoption 70 Introducing Universal Design to Practice 82 Improving Practice 86 Summary 91 Review Topics 91 References 92 Chapter 5: Design for Human Performance 95 Introduction 95 Anthropometry 96 Biomechanics 103 Perception 108 Cognition 119 Summary 129 Review Topics 132 References 132 Chapter 6: Design For Health and Wellness 137 Introduction 137 What are Health and Wellness? 139 Injury Protection 140 Disease Prevention 142 Low-Resource Settings 147 Mental Health 149 Health Impact Assessments 152 Designing for Health and Wellness Guidelines 152 Summary 153 Review Topics 153 References 153 Chapter 7: Design for Social Participation 159 Introduction 159 Social Construction Theory 160 Interpersonal Interaction 163 Access to Resources 167 Segregation and Clustering 172 Design Participation 177 Summary 181 Review Topics 185 References 185 Chapter 8: Public Accommodations 187 Introduction 187 The Purpose of Accessible Design 188 Universal Design Strategies 197 The Future 213 Summary 214 Review Topics 220 References 220 Chapter 9: Housing 223 Evolution of Accessible Housing Policy 223 Community-Based Rehabilitation and Special-Purpose Housing 236 Neighborhood Context 238 Summary 242 Review Topics 243 References 244 Chapter 10: Home Modifications 245Danise Levine Introduction 245 Target Populations 246 Purpose of Home Modifications 248 Common Needs and Solutions 253 Home Assessments 261 Barriers to Service Delivery 263 Policy 265 Knowledge Needs 268 Summary 269 Review Topics 270 References 271 Chapter 11: Universal Design and the Interior Environment 275Mary Jane Carroll Introduction 275 Wayfinding 276 Acoustics 279 Lighting 282 Color 287 Furnishings 292 Floor Coverings 299 Summary 302 Review Topics 304 References 304 Chapter 12: Product Design 307Heamchand Subryan Introduction 307 Assistive Technology 310 Knowledge Translation Problem 312 Changing Marketplace 316 Smarter Products 321 Case Studies 327 Summary 334 Review Topics 335 References 335 Chapter 13: Public Transportation and Universal Design 339 Introduction 339 Background 339 Access to Public Transportation 340 Components of Public Transportation Systems 342 Progress around the World 362 Summary 363 Review Topics 364 References 365 Index 369
£68.35
Thames and Hudson Ltd Vases
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Chase Catalogs
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Modern Sports Helmets
Book SynopsisThis wonderful new survey follows the evolution of the sports helmet from early military and aviation uses, through early motorcycle and auto racing, and to modern helmets used in a wide variety of sports today. The science of helmet design and manufacture is covered before moving into the art of the helmet. Helmets for six major sports are extensively covered: auto and motorcycle racing, bicycling, equestrian activities, skiing, football, and ice hockey. Some lesser known sports and their helmets are also included to give a fascinating and complete panorama of the field. The design innovations, both for safety and appearance, the colors, and the fascinating history will engage the reader, while nearly 600 color images will please even the most particular sports fan. For designers, players, scientists, and historians this book is a true delight.
£41.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Objects of Desire
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Pinball Wizards Blacklight Destroyers
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£28.79
Industrial Press Hammers Blueprint Reading Basics
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£55.00
Rizzoli International Publications Grand Complications High Quality Watchmaking v 5
Book SynopsisGrand Complications provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments
£23.83
Rizzoli International Publications grandcomplicationsvolumevi
Book SynopsisNow in its sixth edition, this catalogue is a survey of the highest quality, complicated timepieces from the world’s most luxurious watchmakers. Grand Complications provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments.
£23.28
Children's Universe,U.S. Grand Complications High Quality Watchmaking
Book SynopsisGrand Complications, Vol. VII provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. Published by Tourbillon International, this reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments. Multi-complications, minute repeaters and sonneries, tourbillons, equations of time, perpetual calendars, chronographs, jump hours and retrograde mechanisms, GMTs and multiple time zones are reviewed in great detail. The latest creations by over 23 elite watch manufacturers are displayed and accompanied by technical descriptions, comprising more than 400 pages in this book that already has earned respect among connoisseurs.
£30.70
Children's Universe,U.S. Grand Complications Volume VIII
Book SynopsisGrand Complications, Volume VIII provides a detailed overview of complicated watchmaking. This reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history through to their most recent developments. Multi-complications, minute repeaters and sonneries, tourbillons, equations of time, perpetual calendars, chronographs, jump hours and retrograde mechanisms, GMTs and multiple time zones are reviewed in great detail. With the latest creations by more than twenty-three elite watch manufacturers displayed and accompanied by technical descriptions, this book has earned respect among connoisseurs.
£30.90
Rizzoli International Publications Grand Complications Volume IX Volume 9 Grand
Book SynopsisThis catalogue features the highest-quality complicated timepieces from the world’s most luxurious watchmakers.
£30.90
Rizzoli International Publications Grand Complications Volume X Volume X
Book SynopsisThis catalog features the highest-quality complicated timepieces from the world's most luxurious watchmakers. Published by Tourbillon International, this reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history to their most recent developments.
£31.10
Rizzoli International Publications Watches International Volume XV Volume XV
Book SynopsisShowcasing the latest masterpieces from leading manufacturers, this is the most comprehensive and current guide on watches available. Now in its fifteenth edition, Watches International showcases the latest watches from around the world, from every major watchmaker including Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Bvlgari, Hublot, Longines, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, TAG Heuer, and Zenith.
£26.98
Rizzoli International Publications Watches International XVI
Book SynopsisShowcasing the latest masterpieces from leading manufacturers, this is the most comprehensive and current guide on watches available.
£26.39
Rizzoli International Publications Grand Complications Volume XII 12
Book SynopsisThis catalogue features the highest-quality complicated timepieces from the world’s most luxurious watchmakers. Published by Tourbillon International, this reference work for connoisseurs deals with each of the major horological complications by theme, from their history to their most recent developments.
£31.56
Rizzoli International Publications Watches International XVII
Book SynopsisShowcasing the latest masterpieces from leading manufacturers, this is the most comprehensive and current guide on watches available. Now in its seventeenth edition, Watches International showcases the latest watches from around the world, from every major watchmaker including Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Bulgari, Hublot, Longines, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, TAG Heuer, and Zenith.
£26.29
University Press of New England American Furniture 2003 American Furniture Annual
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Sourcebooks The Secret Life of Legor Bricks
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£34.43
North Atlantic Books,U.S. Wild Design: Ecofriendly Innovations Inspired by
Book SynopsisIn Wild Design, environmental designer and scientist Alan Marshall presents a manifesto on nature-inspired designs, including visionary concepts as well as exhibits of actual products, landscapes, and artwork from around the world. With elegant photographs and drawings, the book incorporates the ethos of sustainability by documenting many of the results of the Ecomimicry Project, an international experiment in ecodesign that marries the skills of local artists and ecologists from Western Australia and the Carpathian mountains in Eastern Europe.All the designs treat nature as an inspiration for ecofriendly innovations. Among the fascinating possibilities: a bike helmet based on the crustacean exoskeleton, a heliotropic house, and a car fueled by algae. Marshall argues that design should be the responsibility of all, not just a technological elite, and it is in this spirit that he offers this timely, important book.
£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products
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£22.95
J Ross Publishing The Thoughtless Design of Everyday Things
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£31.30
Experiment The Brompton: Engineering for Change
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£22.79
Actar Publishers Systems Upgrade: (Re)Fabricating Tectonic
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£38.00
Intellect Books Design and Living Well: Re:Research, Volume 4
Book SynopsisJust as the term design has been going through change, growth and expansion of meaning, and interpretation in practice and education – the same can be said for design research. The traditional boundaries of design are dissolving and connections are being established with other fields at an exponential rate. Based on the proceedings from the IASDR 2017 Conference, Re:Research is an edited collection that showcases a curated selection of 83 papers – just over half of the works presented at the conference. With topics ranging from the introduction of design in the primary education sector to designing information for Artificial Intelligence systems, this book collection demonstrates the diverse perspectives of design and design research. Divided into seven thematic volumes, this collection maps out where the field of design research is now. Using Frameworks to Cross Interdisciplinary Boundaries: Addressing Wellness • Traci Rose Rider Increasing interest is seen at the intersection of architecture and health. The built environment has become associated with a number of negative health outcomes including obesity, cancers and diabetes. Engaging design students in these inquiries surrounding health is integral in preparing them for future practice. This paper reviews the conceptual development and tested implementation of an interdisciplinary course focusing on the well-being and overall health of the occupant, using primary and secondary framework structures in the vein of Groat and Wang’s logical argumentation. The reviewed course engages interdisciplinary teams composed of students from the School of Architecture, the College of Engineering and the College of Natural Resources, with private practice. The course puts forth an effort to break out of the conventional pedagogical structure found in architectural education, primarily the studio and large lecture spaces. The course has been specifically designed to: (1) establish a framework for common content relating to health in the built environment across disciplinary boundaries; (2) build meaningful partnerships between interdisciplinary student groups; and (3) establish a common vocabulary between architectural education and aligned disciplines regarding health and the built environment. The course structure, activities and assessments are reviewed, proposing a solid framework for including integrated design and themes of health in architectural education. Qualities of Public Health: Toward an Analysis of Aesthetic Features of Public Policies • Sébastien Proulx, Philippe Gauthier, Yaprak Hamarat Design is gaining popularity as a way to address complex social problems in various fields of practices. Strangely, public health which, by nature, is concerned by such kinds of problems, remains foreign to this way of thinking. Building on the increasing popularity of design in policy-making, we stress that public health could also benefit from this conceptual yet pragmatic framework. To open a critical perspective about the potential of design for public health, we examine four design projects that address social determinants of health and whose outcomes promote healthy living habits. Finally, we argue that the interest of design for public health lies on its concern for the users’ aesthetic experience emerging of its encounter with the touchpoints that embody health policies. This contribution ought to act as a stepping stone to open a debate about design as offering a critical perspective for the practice and study of public health. Participatory Design for Behavior Change: An Integrative Approach to Healthcare Quality Improvement • Fernando Carvalho, Gyuchan Thomas Jun, Val Mitchell Behavior insights have been extensively applied to public policy and service design. The potential for an expanded use of behavior change to healthcare quality improvement has been underlined in the England’s National Health Service Five-Year Forward View report, in which staff behavior is connected to the quality of care delivered to patients and better clinical practice. Improving the quality of healthcare service delivery involves adopting improvement cycles that are conducted by multiple agents through systematic processes of change and evaluation. Despite the recognition that some of the recurring challenges to improve healthcare services are behavioral in essence, there is insufficient evidence about how behavioral insights can be successfully applied to quality improvement in healthcare. Simultaneously, the discussion on how to better engage participants in intervention design, and how to better enable participation are not seen as fundamental components of behavior change frameworks. This paper presents an integrative approach, stemming from comprehensive literature review and an ongoing case study, in which participatory design is used as the conduit to activate stakeholder engagement in the application of a behavior change framework, aiming to improve the processes of diagnosing and managing urinary tract infection in the emergency department of a hospital in England. Preliminary findings show positive results regarding the combined use of participatory design and behavior change tools in the development of a shared-vision of the challenges in question, and the collaborative establishment of priorities of action, potential solution routes and evaluation strategies. Development of a Design Competence Model for Learners of Human-Centered Design • Christi Zuber Learning a new competence and attempting to perform it within an organization not only takes time, but it is heavily influenced by the real-world context of day-to-day work culture and individual perceptions. The little-understood world of learning Human-Centered Design (HCD) within an organization is studied over 1 year in inside of a group of healthcare organizations through a training and mentoring program called the “Innovation Catalyst Program.” Deep insights and personal narratives are gathered by studying learners and their coaches in real-time observations and conversations. A dynamic story unfolds as those who are learning creative approaches for organizational innovation are coached by those with many years of experience on the topic. These same participants provide feedback on the frameworks generated. The result of this Longitudinal Grounded Theory field study is a new actionable model for understanding experiences and approaches to learning HCD within the context of an organization, a novel approach to assessing development, and ultimately, a way to empower individuals with the mindsets and skillsets of HCD for real-world challenges. Health Education that Breaks through Language Barriers: Prototyping and Evaluation of Child Care-Related ICT Self-Learning Resource • Toshinori Anzai, Kazuyo Matsuura, Takanobu Yakubo, Tomoko Mikami, Kouta Uemura This paper explores the findings of a study into the telecommunications environment in Mongolia. It was hoped that an effective self-learning resource for the prevention of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in infants for distribution to parents in that country could be created and evaluated using these findings. Based on a field survey conducted in Mongolia, the most effective format this resource should take was identified. A prototype was created that featured video taken from both a third-person and parent’s (first-person) perspective. After further evaluation, this prototype is to undergo revisions that will be assessed in Japan and Mongolia before a final version is distributed utilizing information and communication technologies (ICT). It was found that a visual message that did not rely on written language was the most effective means of communicating the desired message. With input from nursing staff in Mongolia, the Sapporo City University School of Design and School of Nursing came to leverage their respective strengths to create an effective prototype that will be used as the basis for a resource for relaying this preventive information to the target audience. Empowering the Preschool Children: A Service Platform Design Aiming at the Communication of Balanced Diet Information • Xing Zhou Childhood obesity increases the risk of obesity in adulthood and is associated with cardiovascular disease risk factors. The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing in China. It is necessary to develop an intervention project for preschool children. Based on a service design project aiming at the communication of balanced diet information to the preschool children in China, this paper discusses how to take advantage of the digital platform and game-based learning to empower the preschool children. It argues for the importance of the DIKW hierarchy for empowerment. It also proposes an innovative model to involve new stakeholders into the whole system and to improve the viability of the project. Snack Food Package Design: Exploratory Study on Children’s Snack Choices and Design Elements - Sunghyun R. Kang, Debra Satterfield, Nora Ladjahasan Packaging is an essential element of design for both consumers and businesses. Product packaging functions both as a communication tool for product information and for brand messages. In addition, the role of visual elements and messages on snack packages are not well understood. This is particularly true from the standpoint of influencing the selection of snack food in children, even though there has been growth in the economic power of children as a consumer group. Therefore, this study examines: (1) the role of design variables such as typography, images and the stylistic combination of these visual elements in affecting children’s snack food selection; (2) the role of health messages on children’s snack food selections; and (3) the role of perceived “healthiness” in influencing children’s snack food selections. Digitally simulated snack package images were created and sixty children ages 9–13 were recruited for this study. From these design variables, “preferred-selections” and “perceived healthy-selection” of children in this age group were identified. Breaking through Fuzzy Positioning: Diverse Design Communication Strategies for Older Adults’ Healthcare Wearables - Chen Li, Chang-Franw Lee In this study, based on the perception of older adults, fuzzy positioning of healthcare wearables and impacts of differentiated product positioning on human considerations and design communication strategies are studied. Empirical researches are performed by adopting both quantitative research (248 questionnaires for clustering and regression analysis) and qualitative research (15 cases for in-depth interview). The perceptions of older adults on product positioning are divided into three types: Tech-Aid, Fash-Acc and Fash-Tech. Results indicate that the influential human considerations for each positioning were different from each other. Through coding and storyline analysis, diverse communication strategies are found for each positioning. The outcomes for each type are as follows. For Tech-Aid, wherein older adults lay emphasis on usefulness, ease of use and privacy, the designers can adopt a calm communication strategy by giving priority to older adults’ control power, fitting symptoms, user-friendly and cautious interconnection. For Fash-Acc, wherein older adults focus on personal image, aesthetic appearance and ease of use, an active communication strategy for modeling a style for elderly fashion that agrees with aesthetic appreciation and simplified operation can be adopted. For Fash-Tech, wherein older adults require to integrate usefulness, ease of use, aesthetic appearance, comfort, privacy and self-image, a persuasive communication strategy can be used, through which designers can offer older adults more data insights and entertainment, along with data association, and in the meantime, reduce data interferences and pay attention to style modality and appropriate display with context fusion and contact comfort. Developing Design Criteria for iPad Stands to Meet the Needs of Older Adults in Group Settings • Sonja Pedell, Jeanie Beh, Gianni Renda, Emily Wright This paper details the evaluation process undertaken to create criteria for the development of an iPad stand for elderly users. Emphasis is on the requirements elicitation stage with end users in the field. Thirty-two elderly participants taking part in the activity group as part of the Ageing-Well program of a City Council in a cosmopolitan area in Australia were part of an evaluation in which three existing iPad stands were trialed. While commercially available stands are abundant, specific problems such as reduced grip, basic technical understanding of the stand, and concerns surrounding stability were encountered within the group. Observation and semistructured interviews were undertaken with the cohort to determine factors surrounding the suitability and uptake of these stands by elderly users – most of them with some disabilities – with findings suggesting that current tablet stands require fine levels of dexterity, which may not be appropriate for elderly users where such a device is needed. While usability in setting up the stand and use is a strong factor, aesthetics and material qualities are equally important for enjoyable use. In addition, the use of iPads in social activities between two or more older adults has specific demands in terms of visibility of screen, sturdiness and easy movement that is not considered by current tablet stands. The paper ends with proposing design recommendations. Further research is required to develop a suitable solution and refines these. Innovative Handle Design and Evaluation of Woks for Middle-Aged and Elderly People • Fong-Gong Wu, Yu-Chi Lin, Hsiao-Han Sun With the enhancement of medical technology and human living standards, the world is showing a trajectory toward an aging society. The elders generally suffer from degeneration, which may cause problems in their daily lives. Aging has since become a major issue of scientific researches. Elders in Taiwan mostly live alone or with a partner. Because eating out is not a habit, cooking often plays an important role in their lives. Due to the degeneration happening to their bodies, the danger during cooking activities increases. Therefore, it is necessary for them to seek help from assistive devices. In this research, we will make assistive design models that help elders use woks. The designs are for the task we have chosen from our investigation. We will also evaluate the effect of the aids objectively using the EMG system, and collect the iEMG value for evaluation. The iEMG values were collected from four muscles (FDC, FCR, biceps and deltoids). Eight middle-aged participants who will become elders in the near future were invited to participate in the experiment. Four design solutions were chosen from seven working models. The design solutions were all helpful to the task, and the performances of the stove design solutions are significantly better than the original wok. The degrees of hand trembling while performing tasks were also measured; however, the differences were not significant. Designing with and for People with Dementia: Developing a Mindful Interdisciplinary Co-Design Methodology • Kristina Niedderer, Isabelle Tournier, Donna Maria Coleston-Shields, Michael Craven, Julie Gosling, Julia A. Garde, Ben Salter, Michaelle Bosse, Ingeborg Griffioen This paper reports on the development of a mindful interdisciplinary design methodology in the context of the MinD project research into designing for and with people with dementia, which takes the particular focus on supporting the subjective well-being and self-empowerment of people with early to mid-stage dementia in social context. Existing research is for the most part focused on functional support and safe-keeping from the perspective of the carer. References to decision-making and empowerment are predominantly related to action planning for dementia care or advance care planning. References to care and social interaction show that caregivers tend to take a deficit-oriented perspective, and occupation of people with dementia is often associated with doing “something” with little focus on the meaningfulness of the activity. Furthermore, caregivers and people with dementia tend to differ in their perspectives, e.g. on assistive devices, which might offer support. The MinD project, has therefore developed an interdisciplinary co-design methodology in which the voices to people with dementia contribute to better understanding and developing mindful design solutions that support people with dementia with regard to their the subjective well-being and self-empowerment a well as meaningful and equitable social engagement. This paper discussed the design methodological framework and methods developed for the data collection and design development phases of the project, and their rationale. It thus makes a contribution to interdisciplinary methodologies in the area of design for health. Assessing a Rehabilitation Living Lab Research Project: The Meta-Analysis of an Inclusive Environment for People with Disabilities • Tiiu Poldma, Sylvain Bertin, Sara Ahmed, Guylaine Le Dorze, Keiko Shikako-Thomas This paper presents the results of a research based Living Lab experience, where people participate together as users, researchers, stakeholders and collaborators working to effect change to improve social inclusion and social participation for persons with functional difficulties. The Rehabilitation Living Lab in the Mall (RehabMall) transforms an urban shopping mall into an interdisciplinary, multi-sectorial research platform that supports multiple projects investigating what constitutes an accessible and inclusive environment for people with physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities. We present an overview of the RehabMALL Living Lab, the contexts of the project and the project meta-analysis to present the salient issues emerging from the projects that were done. Grounded in a design research approach, and inspired by the Ecological Systems Theory of Bronfenbrenner (1979), the investigations conducted focus on subjective and inter-subjective experiences within understanding obstacles and facilitators that frame how people experience going to the mall, and how the physical, cognitive and virtual environments that support these activities might be better served. Disability is defined within the framework of the “World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning.” The overview of the project is presented with particular attention to the various collaborations and partnerships created alongside the issues that emerge in terms of results, and how people might be better served when public spaces are designed with their input and within a perspective of universal design.
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Phaidon Press Ltd The ECAL Manual of Style: How to best teach
Book SynopsisThe story and teachings of one of the world’s most creative design schools, as told by its teachers, alumni, and student projects – the ideal book for educators and students alike, posing the question 'How should design be taught today?'Swiss university ECAL is widely considered to be among the leading art and design institutions of the past two decades. Here, for the first time, ECAL’s teaching methods are revealed to a wider readership. The book poses the question ‘How should design be taught today?’ to select designers, critics, and writers, and the answers highlight the school’s unique approach to design pedagogy: encouraging individual and personal styles, and rigorously pushing them to develop into their most coherent forms. This is the only book to explain ECAL's innovative teaching methods, which encourage students to be business minded as well as creative. Trade Review'If you aren’t able to attend ECAL, this read is the next best thing.' - Azure
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Phaidon Press Game Changers, La Revolución de Los Videojuegos:
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Editions Flammarion The Beauty of Time
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Editions Flammarion The Design Lab: Galerie kreo
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Gebruder Mann Verlag Designpatente Der Moderne 1840-1970
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Gebruder Mann Verlag Selman Selmanagic Und Das Bauhaus
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Prestel Design: The Whole Story
Book SynopsisFrom 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 the 18th century to the present. Generously illustrated chapters trace the development of design: the classical revival, the "Art for All" movement, the Japanese influence and Art Nouveau. From there it explores topics such as how the industrial revolution changed the way we create and consume products; identity and conformity in the postwar world; brand loyalty and the counterculture; "Industrial Chic" and "Style Bibles"; the Digital Age and design with a conscience. Along the way readers will discover the close ties between design and social and cultural development. Iconic works that mark significant steps forward—such as Marcel Breuer’s Wassily chair, the creation of the IBM logo, and Matthew Carter’s introduction of a typeface designed to be read on computer screens—are analyzed in terms of their development, impact, and historic importance. An illustrated timeline highlights key influences and events from three centuries. Compiled with the help of an international team of noted design historians and critics, this fascinating and comprehensive book reveals how nearly every aspect of our lives is touched by design.Trade Review"Design: The Whole Story, [is] an astounding compendium of the roots of modern design, its influences and uses that covers over three centuries of noteworthy achievements. The book is lavishly illustrated and enticingly informative as to the specific topics it covers. From Legos and Tupperware to the Eames Chair, Design: The Whole Story is engaging, a fascinating read, and a valuable resource for the curious minded." —New York Journal of Books"The book does a wonderful job of illustrating the scope of design, providing detailed analysis of its role and expression of culture and commerce…The visuals – both color and black and white – are excellent." -Choice
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Sandstein Kommunikation GmbH Details!: 100 Favourites from the
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Giorgio Nada Editore Cavallino Nel Cuore: Autobiography of a Designer
Book SynopsisFor the first time, one of the major names in Italian car design tells his story from the beginning; from when he made his first sketches on paper, unbeknown to his parents and not only of cars, to reaching a point at which his name became synonymous with some of the best known and most important cars on the international front. In his 23-year career at Pininfarina, Leonardo Fioravanti, who was first a designer and architect, then managing director and director general of 'Studi & Ricerche' department, created some of the most beautiful Ferraris of all time; they ranged from the 1965 250 LM sports coupe Speciale to the immortal 1968 Daytona through to the 1975 308 GTB and GTS and the 1984 288 GTO, as well as the P5 and P6 of 1968. While continuing his Ferrari essay during his Pininfarina career, Fioravanti also guided the creation of numerous other projects, among them the Dino road car, the 1980 Pinin four-door prototype and went on to the 1984 Testarossa and the 1987 F40. He worked for the Fiat Group from 1988 until 1991, during which time he took on the roles of deputy director general of Ferrari, later became responsible for advanced design CRF and then head of the Fiat Styling Centre. In 1987, he founded Fioravanti srl, an architectural studio, and in 1991 he extended his services to industry, in particular the design of means of transport. Images of an epoch, designs from his own personal archive never previously seen and, above all, a passionate first person account. Those are the key elements of this outstanding book which, through the creations of Leonardo Fioravanti, covers over 50 years of the history of automobile style and culture.
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Gingko Press Flexible Packaging
Book SynopsisFlexible Packaging investigates the use of pliable materials to create unique packaging solutions for a variety of consumer goods.
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Gingko Press New Trends In Gui
Book SynopsisNew Trends in GUI digs into the creation of more than 75 apps to showcase the principles and philosophy essential to software that truly connects with its audience.
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NUS Press Design for a Contemporary World: A Textbook on
Book SynopsisDesign for a Contemporary World is a textbook that presents the theory and practice of design fundamentals. Design plays a significant role in environmental, ethical, economic and cultural arenas, and contributes to people's wealth, cultural identity and quality of life.Drawing on a rich published literature and extensive classroom and practical experience, Christian Boucharenc offers learning objectives that develop motivation, the creative spirit, cognitive strategies - especially critical thinking and problem-solving - and perceptual motor skills among students. The teaching approach encourages design students and aspiring designers to work with a variety of materials in an experimental, creative and open-ended manner.The teaching approach also promotes a clear understanding of the subject matter, and links the teaching of design fundamentals to professional practice. Abundant real-world design examples are used, some from students and others from the portfolios of three eminent designers: Toshiyuki Kita from Japan, Yrjo Wiherheimo from Finland, and Patrick Chia from Singapore. This book is relevant to teachers, students and aspiring designers of widely varying cultures, skill levels and orientations.Trade ReviewChristian Boucharenc presents a ground-up methodology for teaching and learning design fundamentals... This new design pedagogy brings structured learning to students, awash in imagery and possibilities of digital tools, by encouraging expression and exploration with a carefully crafted and clearly communicated learning process. - Toshiyuki Kita
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