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Beautiful thing : an introduction to design / Robert Clay.

By:

Clay, Robert [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Oxford ; New York : Berg, 2009Edition: English editionDescription: 214 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps, plans ; 25 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

1847882641
9781847882646
1847882633
9781847882639

Subject(s):

Industrial design

DDC classification:

745.2 22

LOC classification:

TS171 .C63 2009

Contents:

Introduction -- 1. On 'Taste' -- 2. Design Evolution -- 3. Composition -- 4. Colour -- 5. Drawing, Communication and Expression -- Conclusion -- Glossary of Design Terms.

Summary: "Beautiful Thing presents a broad introduction to design theory and practice. Historical, contextual, philosophical, technical, visual, and practical approaches to Design are often presented separately. But each approach impacts on others and together they are critical to a rounded understanding of design. Beautiful Thing presents a clear synthesis of these approaches, explaining all the basic concepts and allowing the reader to connect the different elements of Design. Both lively and accessible, the book takes the reader step by step through the key topics of taste, design evolution, composition, colour, drawing, communication and expression. Superbly illustrated, the book includes a range of detailed design case studies. In addition, theory boxes summarise necessary but complex ideas. A Glossary and Guides to Further Reading are also included. The book will be invaluable as a broad introduction for students of all branches of Design."--Publisher's website.

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-209) and index.

Introduction -- 1. On 'Taste' -- 2. Design Evolution -- 3. Composition -- 4. Colour -- 5. Drawing, Communication and Expression -- Conclusion -- Glossary of Design Terms.

"Beautiful Thing presents a broad introduction to design theory and practice. Historical, contextual, philosophical, technical, visual, and practical approaches to Design are often presented separately. But each approach impacts on others and together they are critical to a rounded understanding of design. Beautiful Thing presents a clear synthesis of these approaches, explaining all the basic concepts and allowing the reader to connect the different elements of Design. Both lively and accessible, the book takes the reader step by step through the key topics of taste, design evolution, composition, colour, drawing, communication and expression. Superbly illustrated, the book includes a range of detailed design case studies. In addition, theory boxes summarise necessary but complex ideas. A Glossary and Guides to Further Reading are also included. The book will be invaluable as a broad introduction for students of all branches of Design."--Publisher's website.

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