The Design of Everyday Life (Cultures of Consumption)
Publisher: Berg Publishers; Berg
Published: February 19, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781845206833
Subjects: Cultural studies; Home Economics (General); Social Science; Philosophy; Sociology; Criticism; Decorating - General; General; Philosophy / General; Anthropology - General; Consumer Behavior - General; House furnishings industry and trade; Household supplies; Material Culture
Description: "How do common household items such as basic plastic house wares or high-tech digital cameras transform our daily lives? The Design of Everyday Life considers this question in detail, from the design of products through to their use in the home. Drawing on interviews with consumers themselves, the authors look at how everyday objects, ranging from screwdrivers to photo management software, are used on a practical level. Closely investigating the design, production and use of mass-market goods, the authors offer new interpretations of how consumers' needs are met and manufactured. They examine the dynamic interaction of products with everyday practices. The Design of Everyday Life presents a pathbreaking analysis of the sociology of objects, illuminating the connections between design and consumption."--