Designing furniture is both an art and a science that draws upon a broad range of knowledge and disciplines. It is helpful for today's furniture designers to have a working knowledge of furniture history, technology, aesthetics, the human body, architectural production, interior design, industrial design, and art. Furniture Design is a comprehensive survey that guides the reader through the essential facets of design and more.
The book explores:
Fundamental ideas of function and social use
Form, spatial organization, and typological orders
Structural integrity and composition
The design process
Materials and fabrication processes
Marketing and professional practice
A historical overview of furniture design up to the twenty-first century
A highlight of the book includes case studies of twenty-one furnituredesigns presenting a broad selection of works, designers, design processes, and fabrication techniques in one chapter. The book also features a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography. In short, here is a one-stop resource about furniture design that designers will turn to regularly for the advice, guidance, and information needed to perform their craft.
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Designing furniture is both an art and a science that draws upon a broad range of knowledge and disciplines. It is helpful for today's furniture designers to have a working knowledge of furniture history, technology, aesthetics, the human body, architectural production, interior design, industrial design, and art. Furniture Design is a comprehensive survey that guides the reader through the essential facets of design and more.
The book explores:
Fundamental ideas of function and social use
Form, spatial organization, and typological orders
Structural integrity and composition
The design process
Materials and fabrication processes
Marketing and professional practice
A historical overview of furniture design up to the twenty-first century
A highlight of the book includes case studies of twenty-one furnituredesigns presenting a broad selection of works, designers, design processes, and fabrication techniques in one chapter. The book also features a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography. In short, here is a one-stop resource about furniture design that designers will turn to regularly for the advice, guidance, and information needed to perform their craft.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | August 2007 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | August 2007 |
Authors | Jim Postell |
Dimensions | 284 x 217 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 384 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-471-72796-5 |
Barcode | 9780471727965 |
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LSN | 0-471-72796-2 |