The comprehensive guide to furniture designmdash; expanded and updated Furniture designers draw on a range of knowledge and disciplines to create their work. From history to theory to technology; Furniture Design offers a comprehensive survey of the essential craft- and practice-related aspects of furniture design. Generously illustrated with photographs and drawingsmdash;including a new color sectionmdash;this Second Edition features updated coverage of material specifications; green design; digital design; and fabrication technologies. It also features twenty-five case studies of furniture design that represent a broad selection of works; designers; and techniques; including recent designs produced within the last decade. The book explores: Furniture function and social use Form; spatial organization; and typological orders Structural integrity and composition Accessibility; universal design; human factors; and ergonomics The design process; from schematics through fabrication Materials; processes; and methods of fabrication Professional practice and marketing The history of furniture design; from prehistory to the digital age Complete with a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography; Furniture Design; Second Edition is a one-stop resource that furniture designers will turn to regularly for the advice; guidance; and information needed to perform their craft.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great textbook for those going into the architecture and design ...By Design Life HacksA great textbook for those going into the architecture and design field. Its very useful and I highly recommend it.
