Materials for Design
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (561 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780673442 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. He also runs his own packaging, furniture and product-design business in London. Chris Lefteri is Senior Lecturer in Product Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London. His previous books include five titles in the Materials for Inspirational Design series covering Plastic, Wood, Glas
Light on real information Heavy on book design, light on information. The choice of materials is odd. Wish I'd bought something else.. Five Stars Francisco Good quick reference. Five Stars SB Nirmala A must read for any artist and designer!
His previous books include five titles in the Materials for Inspirational Design series covering Plastic, Wood, Glass, Metals, and Ceramics. . About the Author Chris Lefteri is Senior Lecturer in Product Design at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London. He also runs his own packaging, furniture and product-design business in London
As well as standard and widely available materials, the book also contains emerging materials such as smart materials and self-healing plastics, offering a comprehensive guide to material selection for designers.. Over the last 10 years there has been a huge growth in the area of materials and design, but most books on the subject deal with advanced, semi-formed materials (that is, materials sold as sheet, rod, tube, etc.). The subject is presented from the perspective of design, and relevant case studies are used to inspire designers into new ways of thinking about materials. This new book provides much-needed information on the raw materials, and the 'low-down' on what these materials can be used for.The information provided in the book allows professional designers and students from a range of disciplines – but focusing on product design – to understand in simple, exciting, thought-provoking, visual te