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  1. Design

    Hauffe, Thomas
    London : Laurence King, 1998.

    Aiming to place design developments in their broader context, this text describes the history of design from its emergence as a separate discipline around 1750 to the present. Arranged chronologically, and with colour-coded pages for ease of reference, the book includes time-lines and designers' biographies, as well as feature spreads on notable designers and companies. There is also a detailed list of major design museums and collections.

  2. Design

    London : Design Council, -1994.

  3. Design : history, theory and practice of product design

    Bürdek, Bernhard E.
    Basel ; Boston : Birkhäuser-Publishers for Architecture, ©2005.

    "This standard work is an essential reference for students of design as well as for professional product designers, and anyone interested in the meanings behind design." "Bernhard E. Burdek traces the development of design from the beginnings in the late nineteenth century up to recent discoveries that will shape the twenty-first century. This stimulating book provides a systematic and up-to-date introduction to product design and presents the most important principles of design theory and methodology. The author takes a close look at the communicative function of products, highlighting aspects such as corporate and service design, design management, strategic design, interface/interaction design and human design. The book also shows the effects of globalization on the discipline, summarizing the current state of design in different parts of the world, and portraying global players and collaborations."--JacketDesign today is a global instrument. Bernhard Burdek traces the progress of design from its beginnings in the late 19th century, through the most significant movements of the 20th century up to those recent developments in biological engineering which will shape the 21st century. Design is now a discipline in its own right and its expertise can be incorporated within interdisciplinary processes. The most important fundamental principles of design theory and methodology are presented, looking in particular at the communicative function of products and highlighting aspects such as corporate and service design, design management, strategic design, interface/interaction design and human design.

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    2012

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