A History of Industrial Design

by Edward Lucie-Smith
A History of Industrial Design
Author: Edward Lucie-Smith
Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company
Total Pages: 252
Release: 1983
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:
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"In the first part of this book Edward Lucie-Smith traces the history of design from its precursors in the ancient and medieval world to the Werkbund and Bauhaus, at which point industrial design can be said to have become aware of itself. The second part is a sequence of case histories which examine the evolution of design i such fields as transportation, furniture, kitchenware, communication, office equipment and packaging. The author highlights the changing role of the designer and the way in which designs have satisfied or failed to satisfy the various needs of consumer, producer, advertiser, or society."--Jacket.

American Design Ethic

by Arthur J. Pulos
American Design Ethic
Author: Arthur J. Pulos
Publisher: Mit Press
Total Pages: 444
Release: 1986
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780262660570
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Describes the development of the design of manufactured goods and examines the interaction between the American culture and industrial design

Understanding Industrial Design

by Simon King
Understanding Industrial Design
Author: Simon King
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2016-01-20
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1491920343
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With the coming flood of connected products, many UX and interaction designers are looking into hardware design, a discipline largely unfamiliar to them. If you’re among those who want to blend digital and physical design concepts successfully, this practical book helps you explore seven long-standing principles of industrial design. Two present and former design directors at IDEO, the international design and innovation firm, use real-world examples to describe industrial designs that are sensorial, simple, enduring, playful, thoughtful, sustainable, and beautiful. You’ll learn how to approach, frame, and evaluate your designs as they extend beyond the screen and into the physical world. Sensorial: create experiences that fully engage our human senses Simple: design simple products that provide overall clarity in relation to their purpose Enduring: build products that wear well and live on as classics Playful: use playful design to go beyond functionality and create emotional connections Thoughtful: observe people’s struggles and anticipate their needs Sustainable: design products that reduce environmental impact Beautiful: elevate the experience of everyday products through beauty

The Industrialization of Design

by Carroll Gantz
The Industrialization of Design
Author: Carroll Gantz
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-11-24
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780786442546
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Industrial design is a fundamental component of the consumer experience. Almost every commercial product encountered in our day-to-day lives, from toasters to toothbrushes, has been designed with our taste, our desires and our lifestyles in mind. This book traces the history of industrial design, beginning with the eighteenth-century. It identifies the major figures, organizations, styles and events of the profession, looking particularly at the refinement of industrial design by twentieth-century European artists and the congruence of American design and industry during and immediately after the Great Depression.

The Industrial Design Reader

by Carma Gorman
The Industrial Design Reader
Author: Carma Gorman
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2003-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1581153104
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This groundbreaking anthology is the first to focus exclusively on the history of industrial design. With essays written by some of the greatest designers, visionaries, policy makers, theorists, critics and historians of the past two centuries, this book traces the history of industrial design, industrialization, and mass production in the United States and throughout the world.

Industrial Design

by Jim Lesko
Industrial Design
Author: Jim Lesko
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 720
Release: 2011-09-23
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1118174178
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Industrial Design: Materials and Manufacturing Guide, Second Edition provides the detailed coverage of materials and manufacturing processes that industrial designers need without the in-depth and overly technical discussions commonly directed toward engineers. Author Jim Lesko gives you the practical knowledge you need to develop a real-world understanding of materials and processes and make informed choices for industrial design projects. In this book, you will find everything from basic terminology to valuable insights on why certain shapes work best for particular applications. You'll learn how to extract the best performance from all of the most commonly used methods and materials.

Twentieth Century Limited

by Jeffrey Meikle
Twentieth Century Limited
Author: Jeffrey Meikle
Publisher: Temple University Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2010-06-04
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1439904715
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Classic, indispensable introduction to industrial design in the last century.

Founders of American Industrial Design

by Carroll Gantz
Founders of American Industrial Design
Author: Carroll Gantz
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2014-07-17
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0786476869
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As the Great Depression started in 1929, several dozen creative individuals from a variety of artistic fields, including theatre, advertising, graphics, fashion and furniture design, pioneered a new profession. Responding to unprecedented public and industry demand for new styles, these artists entered the industrial world during what was called the "Machine Age," to introduce "modern design" to the external appearance and form of mass-produced, functional, mechanical consumer products formerly not considered art. The popular designs by these "machine designers" increased sales and profits dramatically for manufacturers, which helped the economy to recover; established a new profession, industrial design; and within a decade, changed American products from mechanical monstrosities into sleek, modern forms expressive of the future. This book is about those industrial designers and how they founded, developed, educated and organized today's profession of more than 50,000 practitioners.

A History of Design from the Victorian Era to the Present

by Ann Ferebee
A History of Design from the Victorian Era to the Present
Author: Ann Ferebee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 1980
Genre: Art
ISBN:
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An abundantly illustrated overview of modern design across continents and cultures, highlighting key movements and design traditions. A unique cross-disciplinary survey of design history, A History of Design from the Victorian Era to the Present offers a concise overview of the modern milestones of architecture, interior design, graphic design, product design, and photography from the Crystal Palace of 1851 to the iPhone at the turn of the twenty-first century. This abundantly illustrated volume traces modern design across continents and cultures, highlighting the key movements and design traditions that have shaped the world around us.