Design: A Very Short Introduction

John Heskett wants to transform the way we think about design by showing how integral it is...
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Author: John Heskett
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Design: A Very Short Introduction by Heskett, John

Design: A Very Short Introduction

$27.05

Design: A Very Short Introduction

$27.05
Author: John Heskett
Format: Paperback
Language: English
John Heskett wants to transform the way we think about design by showing how integral it is to our daily lives, from the spoon we use to eat our breakfast cereal, and the car we drive to work in, to the medical equipment used to save lives. Design combines "need" and "desire" in the form of a practical object that can also reflect the user's identity and aspirations through its form and decoration. This concise guide to contemporary design goes beyond style and taste to look at how different cultures and individuals personalize objects. Heskett also reveals how simple objects, such as a toothpick, can have their design modified to suit the specific cultural behavior in different countries. There are also fascinating insights into how major companies such as Nokia, Ford, and Sony approach design. Finally, Heskett gives us an exciting vision of what design can offer us in the future, showing in particular how it can humanize new technology.


Author: John Heskett
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 09/22/2005
Pages: 148
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 6.96h x 4.40w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780192854469

About the Author

John Heskett is Chair Professior in the SChool of Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

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