Furniture Design
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (587 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471727962 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-27 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Chapters explore furniture function and social use, physical and spatial characteristics of furniture design, case studies of significant designs, furniture design theory and principles, materials, fabrication, and professional practice and marketing. Also included is a historical overview of furniture design and manufacture around the world." (Book News, February 2008) "If you want technical, skills you have to go for this book" (The Herald {Glasgow, Saturday 15th December 2007)
B.W. said Great Book!. If your interested in knowing many different processes of creating furniture, then this book is for you!. Mrs. R. Hussey said Birghday present. I have given the much requested book as a birthday present and have heard no more from the recipient who lives in the States and does not write letters!
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.. The book also features a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography. 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 furniture designs presenting a broad selection of works, designers, design processes, and fabrication techniques in one chapter. Designing furniture is both an art and a science that draws upon a broad range of knowledge and disciplines. From history to theory to technology: a comprehensive survey of furniture design
Jim Postell is an Associate Professor in the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati. He has taught design studio and seminar courses for twenty-three years and maintains an active design practice.