{"product_id":"design-for-life-9781138232471","title":"Design for Life","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStuart Walker's design work has been described as life-changing, inspiring, disturbing and ferocious. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on an extraordinarily diverse range of sources and informed by creative practice, \u003ci\u003eDesign for Life\u003c\/i\u003e penetrates to the heart of modern culture and the malaise that underlies today's moral and environmental crises. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased 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, human\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Design for Life\u003c\/em\u003e 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.'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSebastian Cox, Designer and Maker, Director, Sebastian Cox studio \u0026amp; workshop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'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.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003ePenny Sparke, Professor of Design History, Kingston University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Brimming throughout with intelligence and curiosity, this deeply rooted, powerful book shapes design around the processes of life.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eKate Fletcher, Professor of Sustainability, Design, Fashion, University of the Arts London\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'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.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eYongqi Lou, Professor and Dean, College of Design and Innovation, Tongji University, Shanghai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'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.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos, Professor of Design, University of São Paulo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'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.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eTakeshi Sunaga, Professor of Design, Tokyo University of the Arts\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'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.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eVictor Margolin, Professor Emeritus of Design History, University of Illinois, Chicago\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'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.'\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cem\u003e Matt Malpass, Programme Coordinator, Saint Martins College of Arts and Design, University of the Arts London \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrologue 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 \u003ci\u003e– relic from a future past \u003c\/i\u003e2\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eListening to the Muse – \u003ci\u003ea personal reflection \u003c\/i\u003e3. The Inadequacies of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 4. Related Websites Notes Bibliography Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738406990167,"sku":"9781138232471","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/design-for-life-9781138232471","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}