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Understanding Industrial Design

by Simon King, Kuen Chang

January 2016

Intermediate to advanced

288 pages

7h 40m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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Who Should Read This Book?How Is the Book Structured?Chapter 1, A Brief History of Industrial and Interaction DesignChapter 2, SensorialChapter 3, SimpleChapter 4, EnduringChapter 5, PlayfulChapter 6, ThoughtfulChapter 7, SustainableChapter 8, BeautifulChapter 9, ConclusionComments and QuestionsSafari® Books OnlineAcknowledgmentsFrom SimonFrom Kuen
Industrial RevolutionDesign for BusinessDesign for PeopleDesign for TechnologyDesign for ContextDesigning for BehaviorComputing RevolutionThe Split Between Physical and DigitalInformation RevolutionSmartphonesSmart Everything
FormgivingColor, Materials, Finish (CMF)Multisensorial ProductsAddictive ActionDelightful ReactionReaction Versus FeedbackAudio FeedbackNew Frontiers: Designing for Smell and TasteAn Orchestration of the Senses
Tiny TweaksPhysical ModesContextual ClaritySmart CombinationsMagical MomentsSimple > Complex > Simplicity
Worn InQuintessentialTailoredAdaptableAnticipated ChangesUnanticipated ChangesRepairableLayers of Change
Provide AmusementDelight with the UnexpectedElevate Everyday ActionsOffer an Emotional BoostEncourage Behavior ChangePath to the Playground
Observe People’s StrugglesAnticipate the Context of UseConcentrate on ComfortInclude EveryoneDesign Is in the (Thoughtful) Details
Enable RecyclingReduce WasteProvide a Second LifeMaximize ResourcesHarness Natural EnergyRely on Symbiotic PlatformsIncrease Utilization Through SharingSustainability as a Process
Beauty as EverydayBeauty as DignityBeauty as HonestyBeauty as Requirement

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