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Description
Basics Product Design: Material Thoughts is an inspirational introduction to the many different materials and processes used in product design, exploring their properties and how they have been used by some of the most innovative designers around the world. Throughout the book, David Bramston covers everything from dresses and bridges made from paper, to felt washbasins and acrylic cribs.
Key contributors include: Alessi, Chris Kabel, Demakersvan, droog, Drummond Masterton, Ettore Sottsass, Front, Gene Kiegel, Industreal, Inflate, Ingo Maurer, Jaime Hayon, Jurgen Bey, Kartell, Maarten Baas, Mathias Bengtsson, Matthias Pliessnig, Memphis, molo, Philippe Starck, Shigeru Ban, Simon Heijdens, Stuart Haygarth, Stuart Walker, Studio Libertiny, Tejo Remy and Rene Veenhuizen.
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Product details
Published | Jun 18 2009 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 184 |
ISBN | 9782940373871 |
Imprint | AVA Publishing |
Illustrations | 200 colour illus |
Dimensions | 9 x 6 inches |
Series | Basics Product Design |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Material Thoughts is an inspiring reference for students, designers and artists alike, a useful tool in the search to create something different or never done before.
Frame Magazine
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A good introductory text for those thinking about studying product design for a future career. Fantastic recommendation to all Design and Technology secondary age students.
Maureen Conreen, Goldsmiths University of London, UK