Understanding Design: 150 Ways of Looking at Design - Hardcover

Dorst, Kees

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9063690401 ISBN 13: 9789063690403

Publisher: BIS Publishers B.V., 2003

Synopsis

The 150 essays in this text seek to offer a jargon-free series of stepping stones on the path to becoming a resourceful, conscious and innovative design professional. The volume aims to appeal to designers in all disciplines at every stage of their career. The essays are written to challenge designers and students of design to reflect upon the many aspects of their field. Fundamental questions are raised about the nature of design, about designers themselves and about the role of design in the broader contexts of a company and of society.

About this title

Synopsis

This book will appeal to designers in all disciplines in every stage of their career. Together, the 150 mini-essays in this book provide a panoramic view of the subject of design. They are written to challenge designers and students of design to reflect upon the many aspects of their field. Fundamental questions are raised about the nature of design, about designers themselves and about the role of design in the broader contexts of a company and society.

About the Author

Kees Dorst was trained as an Industrial Design Engineer at the University of Technology in Delft, Holland. He currently is Associate Dean Research and Professor of Design at the University of Technology, Sydney - and Senior Researcher in design at Eindhoven University of Technology. He brought about 50 products to market as a product designer for various design firms.

Edition details

• Publisher: BIS Publishers B.V.
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9063690401
• ISBN 13: 9789063690403
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208