Furniture Design - Couverture rigide

Postell, Jim

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471727962 ISBN 13 : 9780471727965

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons, 2007

Synopsis

Book by Postell Jim

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

From history to theory to technology: a comprehensive survey of furniture design

Designing furniture is both an art and a science that draws upon a broad range of knowledge and disciplines. It is helpful for today′s furniture designers to have a working knowledge of furniture history, technology, aesthetics, the human body, architectural production, interior design, industrial design, and art. Furniture Design is a comprehensive survey that guides the reader through the essential facets of design and more.

The book explores:

• Fundamental ideas of function and social use

• Form, spatial organization, and typological orders

• Structural integrity and composition

• The design process

• Materials and fabrication processes

• Marketing and professional practice

• A historical overview of furniture design up to the twenty–first century

A highlight of the book includes case studies of twenty–one furnituredesigns presenting a broad selection of works, designers, design processes, and fabrication techniques in one chapter. The book also features a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography. In short, here is a one–stop resource about furniture design that designers will turn to regularly for the advice, guidance, and information needed to perform their craft.

Revue de presse :

"Chapters explore furniture function and social use, physical and spatial characteristics of furniture design, case studies of significant designs, furniture design theory and principles, materials, fabrication, and professional practice and marketing. Also included is a historical overview of furniture design and manufacture around the world." ( Book News, February 2008)

"If you want technical, [skills] you have to go for this book..."  (The Herald {Glasgow}, Saturday 15th December 2007)

"If you want technical, [skills] you have to go for this book..."  ( The Herald {Glasgow}, Saturday 15th December 2007)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0471727962
• ISBN 13: 9780471727965
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384