Product Design: History. Theory and Practice

Author: [German] Bernd E. Bürdek
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: For design students, professional product designers, and those interested in the meaning behind design, this authoritative work is a fundamental reference. Professor Bernd E. Bürdek traces the history of design development from its inception in the late 19th century to the new discoveries that will influence the 21st century. This exciting book provides a systematic and new introduction to product design and current important design theories and methods. The author thoroughly explores theoretical highlights such as the communicative function of products, corporate and service design, design management, strategic design, interface／interaction design, and even human-centered design. The book also showcases the impact of globalization on the field of design, summarizes the current state of design worldwide, ands global participation and collaboration. Professor Bernd E. Bürdek teaches at the Design Academy Offenbach in Germany and serves as a long-term consultant for the European design magazine form. He has published extensively in the field of industrial design.