Design: A Very Short Introduction

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John Heskett (, Formerly Professor of Design, Insitute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago)

Design

A Very Short Introduction

John Heskett (, Formerly Professor of Design, Insitute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago)

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Oxford University Press
01 October 2005

Series: A Very Short Introduction

John Heskett wants to transform the way we think about design by showing how integral it is to our daily lives, from the spoon we use to eat our breakfast cereal, and the car we drive to work in, to the medical equipment used to save lives. Design combines 'need' and 'desire' in the form of a practical object that can also reflect the user's identity and aspirations through its form and decoration.

This concise guide to contemporary design goes beyond style and taste to look at how different cultures and individuals personalize objects. Heskett also reveals how simple objects, such as a toothpick, can have their design modified to suit the specific cultural behaviour in different countries. There are also fascinating insights into how major companies such as Nokia, Ford, and Sony approach design. Finally, the author gives us an exciting vision of what design can offer us in the future, showing in particular how it can humanize new technology.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

By: John Heskett ( Formerly Professor of Design Insitute of Design Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 174mm, Width: 112mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 141g
ISBN: 9780192854469
ISBN 10: 0192854461
Series: A Very Short Introduction
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 01 October 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1: What is Design? 2: Utility and Symbolism 3: Objects 4: Communications 5: Environments 6: Systems 7: Contexts 8: Identities 9: Futures Further Reading Index

John Heskett was Professor at the Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology (1989-2004), followed by Professor at the School of Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2004-11), and the School's Acting Dean (2011-12).

Reviews for Design: A Very Short Introduction

`Review from previous edition 'Erudite and well-researched...should be essential reading for students, educationalists, practising designers, industrialists and government.'' Terence Conran