Product Configurators: Tools and Strategies for the Personalization of Objects

This book provides a source of inspiration and a manual for designers, entrepreneurs and professionals who are looking into the practical application of product configurators. In this growing profession, there is a need for a book which focuses on the configuration process from a design perspective. The book delves into the practical application of configurators using case studies of selected firms that present their most significant works. It offers the reader tips, suggestions, technical details and critical issues which need to be considered, from experienced actors and pioneers worldwide, which include:

• Unfold, Belgium
• In-flexions, France
• Nervous System, USA
• Okinlab, Germany
• SkimLab, France
• Twikit, Belgium
• INDG, The Netherlands
• ZeroLight, United Kingdom
• 3Dimerce, The Netherlands
• 3DSource, USA
• Bagaar, Belgium
• MyCustomizer, Canada
• Combeenation, Austria

Fabio Schillaci works as an architect in Berlin (Germany) and has been internationally awarded for his work on digital design and visualization. For his research as well as numerous individual projects, he has dealt intensively with the topic of digital technology application to mass customization, personalization and product configuration.