Beautiful thing : an introduction to design English ed.

Author

• Clay, Robert

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2009

Language

English

ISBN

9781350036093

Series

Subject(s)

• INDUSTRIAL DESIGN

Notes

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-209) and index

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Abstract

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.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

1 online resource (214 p.)

Dimension

-

Other Desc.

ill. (some col.), maps,

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Front matter
Introduction 1–10
1. On Taste 11–42
2. Design Evolution 43–86
3. Composition 87–134
4. Colour 135–150
5. Drawing, Communication and Expression 151–178
Conclusion 179–184
Back matter

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	00236/20	745.2 Cla B	Online !	Available