industrial design

Author Solly Angel recounts how he invented a thinner and lighter bathroom scale. Tells about Solly's decade-long pursuit and all the steps he took during the invention process. Follows his travels around the world to meet with engineers, designers, lawyers, product development specialists, and corporate executives.

Showcases work from twenty-nine leading logo and identity designers who represent companies such as NBC, Tropicana, and other regional and local businesses; and discusses development strategies, influences, client interactions, and more.

Explores why some product designs satisfy customers while other only frustrate them, analyzing the many factors that determine a product's success or failure.

Describes the histories and designs of a number of everyday objects, such as toilets, toasters, and cameras, and includes activity suggestions.

A guide to today's product design careers that offers a concise survey of the product design field and advice for starting a successful career.

Includes the leading names, movements, materials and processes such as furniture, fashion, cars, graphics, products, signs and symbols that have influenced the world of design.

Explains how companies can change their business focus to how enjoyable an experience they can give customers, discussing the many different kinds of physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual value that products and services can provide.

Examines the history and uses of plastics from the comb and G.I. Joe to medical instruments and the microchip.

Examines the relationship between human psychology and the design of objects such as doors, telephones, and faucets, explaining the mistakes made by engineers and presenting examples of good design.

Examines how everyday things came to be invented and patented.