Designer maker user
By: Alex Newson, Eleanor Suggett and Deyan Sudjic
Contributors: Suggett, Eleanor, author; Sudjic, Deyan, author; Design Museum (London, England)
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 238
ISBN-13: 9780714872520
Subjects: Industrial design; Design; History
Description: 'Designer Maker User' is an accessible introduction to contemporary design, providing non-specialists and enthusiasts with an appreciation of the objects and spaces that shape everyday life. As well as showcasing the individual roles within the industry, this book demonstrates where the three roles merge, giving readers fresh insight into the sometimes complex, but always fascinating, world of0design. The book highlights key designs, designers, movements, and manufacturers in spheres as diverse as fashion, furniture, and the digital revolution.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 236) and index.
Table of contents: title: Designer maker user; title: What is design?; title: From the spoon to the city; title: How a designer works; title: What is good design?; title: The evolution of technology; title: Ways of making; title: Agents of change; title: Design and business; title: How much do we own?; title: On design; title: Landmarks of design; title: Design timeline.