Beautiful Thing : An Introduction to Design

Robert Clay

ISBN 10: 1847882633 / ISBN 13: 9781847882639

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Jan 2009, 2009

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Neuware - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beautiful Thing : An Introduction to Design
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Jan 2009
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847882633
• ISBN 13: 9781847882639
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 244W x 182H x 12D millimeters 244 millimeters width by 182 millimeters height by 12 millimeters depth
• Weight: 527 grams

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

ROBERT CLAY is Principal Lecturer in Industrial and Product Design at the School of Arts and Media at University of Teesside, Middlesbrough.