Design with Digital Tools - Using New Media Creativity (Paperback, illustrated edition)

A tool for professionals in all design fields. It provides methods and strategies for applying digital technology to design development and design communication. The convergence of computers, telecommunications and video is presenting increased challenges to designers and architects. This book guides them in online collaboration, information gathering and digital modelling, enabling them to communicate effectively electronically using applications from databases to animation, video, CAD systems, CD-ROM production, and Web authoring. The accompanying CD-ROM includes bookmarks for online software, symbols libraries, satellite imagery, code and regulatory data, standard details, product information, templates, applets, project management flowcharts, and other essential aids, as well as case studies from a range of design disciplines.