Industrial Design Concepts and Methods (2nd Edition)

Author: Zhang Xianrong, Chen Mai, Zhang Xuan (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book elucidates the following fundamental perspectives: As an industrial designer, one must possess a fundamental understanding of the relationship between humans and objects; possess engineering knowledge and skills, as well as a rich background in social humanities; have a broad perspective, scientific thinking abilities, and a high sensitivity to form. The book focuses on the following key aspects around this perspective: the relationship between technical aesthetics and industrial design; the emergence of industrial design in the fierce competition of modern mass production and the commodity economy; its interdisciplinary nature; achieving the optimal match between products and users as the core philosophy of industrial design; and creating aesthetic forms based on the integration of functionality, materials, and technology. This book is primarily aimed at a wide range of technical personnel and educators/students engaged in or studying industrial design. It is also suitable for those involved in or interested in interior design, ship design, and other related design fields.