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Furniture Design, second edition: An Introduction to Development, Materials and Manufacturing - Softcover

Lawson, Stuart

 
9781529432060: Furniture Design, second edition: An Introduction to Development, Materials and Manufacturing
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1529432065 ISBN 13: 9781529432060
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2024

Synopsis

Comprehensive guide and resource for student and professional furniture designers.

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About the Author

Stuart Lawson is Associate Professor in the School of Art, Design & Architecture at De Montfort University.

From the Back Cover

"Furniture Design for the Future" is an essential resource for both student and professional furniture designers, offering comprehensive insights into aesthetics, function, materials, manufacturing, and sustainability. In this updated second edition, Stuart Lawson highlights the core principles of a circular economy and its implications for furniture design and consumption. He explores cutting-edge technological advancements like 3-D printing and the introduction of innovative materials such as bioplastics. Additionally, the book delves into the possibilities of CAD-based design optimization and the exciting realms of AI and machine learning-driven generative design processes. Featuring captivating case studies of pioneering designers and a detailed illustrated directory of materials and manufacturing techniques, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about the future of furniture design.

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Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Publication date
2024
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1529432065
ISBN 13 
9781529432060
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
224