Guest Aphasia Report post Posted August 15, 2007 well, for each material they describe: what it is design notes potential uses competing materials the environment suppliers it also lists attributes, technical attributes (including elongation, vickers hardness, yield strength etc.), ec-attributes, aesthetic attributes (reflectivity) and general features. i guess you could pop into a local book store and have a look, if they have it in stock! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dansercoer 0 Report post Posted August 26, 2007 Some ecodesign books; http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania...F8&lm%5Fbb= (a list) http://new.idsa.org/webmodules/articles/an...?a=211&z=57 (an other list) http://www.amazon.com/Design-Real-World-Ec...2872&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/Experimental-Eco-Des...8374&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/Eco-Essential-Source...8637&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Eco-Deco-Ecological-...8674&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Eco-Design-Handbook-...8704&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/ecoDesign-Sourcebook...8773&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/IDEO-Masters-Innovat...8892&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Total-Beauty-Sustain...9023&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Designers-Atlas-Sust...0228&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Design-Environment-R...671&sr=11-1 http://www.amazon.com/Design-Outlaws-Ecolo...4725&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/ECODESIGN-Implementa...3640&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Sustainable-Solution...5720&sr=1-5 http://www.amazon.com/How-EcoDesign-enviro...1394&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Trespassers-Conny-Ba...292&sr=11-1 Plus some Droog Design books not on Amazon. If you had to pick one book out of the list, which one would that be regarding the fact that we should focus on fixing in stead of debating whether or not there's a problem? One sustainable-product-design-book giving a nice overview so we don't have to try 10 books covering the same. I think it's better to use the energy and paper to specialize afterwards. An overview, but not necessarily for dummies, as most of us already know something... Other branch; Technical softgood books (covering performance ánd fashion) seem hard to find, any advice there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sketch This... Report post Posted August 29, 2007 Norman, Donald A, (2002) The Design of Everyday Things Norman, Donald A, (2005) Emotional Design .........personal favourites. Below is a reading list recieved from Loughborough University ready for when I begin my Industrial Design and Technology course. Understanding Design Petroski, Henry (1996) Invention by Design Hollins, B, & Pugh, S, (1990) Successful Product Design Lefteri, Chris (2007) Making It: Manufacturing Techniques for Product Design Understanding Technology Duncan, T (1997) Electronics for Today ad Tomorrow for Product Design Ashby, M, Shercliff, H, & Cebon, D (2007) Materials for Engineering, Science, Processing and Design Drawing Communication Skills IDSA (Industrial Design Society of America) (2001) Design Secrets - Products Advances in Design and Technology Journals such as 'Design', 'Design Week', 'Blueprint', 'Engineering Design', 'New Design' and 'Wallpaper' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SHFT Report post Posted September 6, 2007 Hey, does anybody know some good books in Dutch? Ty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rotunda Report post Posted September 7, 2007 You might also want to check out the design guides at www.design-bites.com. They're downloadable, but you'll need a PayPal account or a credit card handy. Topics include design process, human factors, aesthetics, applied finishes and graphics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dansercoer 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2007 Duncan, T (1997) Electronics for Today ad Tomorrow for Product Design Isn't it dated? And does it contain stuff like; sensors, wireless networks, printed circuit boards and analysis/tests for tolerance, thermal issues, vibration, radiation and electromagnetic compatibility? I also found this, any opinions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ian4321 Report post Posted September 18, 2007 I have recently bought a good ebook on Product Design. Product-Design-Tips "How to get that first Interview" "An essential read, giving you an insight into modern studio practise" Check out the website you can download a sample chapter!! http://www.product-design-tips.co.uk/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tikey Report post Posted September 27, 2007 Design Sketching caught my eye, but its quite expensive for me (55U$S, plus the currency exchange here that makes it 170 pesos) so I wanted your opinion about if it's really worth it. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lcipd Report post Posted September 28, 2007 couldnt not post..i am a complete design book geek... John Thackaras 'IN THE BUBBLE' is definite book for creative people from all disciplines! '&Fork' ( follow up from spoon) by PHAIDON is amazing for any product designers out there. Jane Fultn Suri from IDEO "thoughtless acts'' small book crammed with pics and really easy to read...really insightful for people who are into observing users and user insights etc. Jonathan Chapmans "Emotionally Durable Design" is also excellent! Bill Morridge from IDEO: 'Designing Interactions' also great for all disciplines. books by Paul Arden are really quirky, easy to read and great for inspiration... "It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be" "World Changing; a users guide for 21st century" is also packed full of good stuff.. Any of guys read "Sketching a user experience" by Bill Buxton? thinking of buying it but not sure..... xxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dansercoer 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2007 "Materials and Design" by M. Ashby, K. Johnson (ISBN: 0750655542) In this book the Granta Cambridge Engineering Selector software is frequently used for material and process selection. (www.grantadesign.com) Price; approximately 1000£ !! Are there any alternatives? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest toodef1 Report post Posted October 23, 2007 Can I quickly reccomend - The Tipping Point, fantastic book, it certainly makes you think about products from a different perspective and how and why things evolve the way the do. amazon it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest yodesign Report post Posted October 24, 2007 I find the three books below extremely useful. Especially the eco-design handbook, which is great for materials reference. Designing the 21st Century by Charlotte Fiell (Editor), Peter Fiell (Editor) Product Design: Practical Methods for the Systematic Development of New Products by M.R. Baxter (Author) The Eco-Design Handbook: A Complete Sourcebook for the Home and Officeby Alastair Fuad-Luke (Author) I recommend the second one too, full of informations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dansercoer 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2007 This last one refers to http://www.amazon.com/Making-Pricing-Decis.../dp/0412492407/ . Any other recommendations on pricing books? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lilith Report post Posted November 30, 2007 another cool book for sketching is Alexander Ott - "Darstellungs technik" the use of copics explained very nicely http://www.amazon.de/Darstellungstechnik-A...t/dp/3830712936 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sketch Report post Posted November 30, 2007 another cool book for sketching is Alexander Ott - "Darstellungs technik" the use of copics explained very nicely http://www.amazon.de/Darstellungstechnik-A...t/dp/3830712936 cool - is there an english copy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
