Product Design In The Sustainable Era
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (769 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836520931 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 444 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-02 |
| Language | : | German, English, French |
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About the editor:Julius Wiedemann was born in Brazil, studied graphic design and marketing, and was an art editor for digital and design magazines in Tokyo. His many TASCHEN digital and media titles include Animation Now!,Advertising Now! the Web Design series, and 1000 Favorite Websites.About the author:Dalcacio Reis was born in Brazil and trained as a product designer in Rio d
This book brings together over 100 such innovative and award-winning projects from over 20 countries, launched by leading design offices and companies worldwide, including IDEO, IBM, and New Deal Design. Designing products with future generations in mindConsumers are increasingly sensitive and concerned about sustainability. Indeed, a recent study of purchasing habits shows demand for sustainable offerings remains strong—despite the economic downturn. Designers, in turn, are responding with elegant, efficient, low-impact products that look towards a sustainable future. According to a Cone Consumer Survey (February 2009), 44 percent of consumers say their "green" buying habits remain unchanged despite the current economy, and one-third of consumers say they are even more likely to buy green today than they were previously. Sustainability is not a passing fashion, and people are constantly searching for more information, products and innovatio
"Color photos of interiors and products alike make this a top pick!" according to Midwest Book Review. Product Design in the Sustainable Era is a fine pick for not only college-level business collections, but collections where the arts border into business territory. It provides a highly illustrated worldwide survey of companies and products that are being geared to environmental awareness, presenting a tri-lingual text as it surveys products and revolutionary designs for readers in both the U.S. and Europe. Color photos of interiors and products alike make this a top pick!. "Great Ideas" according to Eric Schneider. This is a terrific book, with many innovative products. A very diverse and inspiring collection. I'm planning to use this in teaching materials and processes to my design students.. "A good book to get inspired" according to Marco Filipe Nabais Balsinha. A general perspective of ecodesign products. You can see different materials.Can see some common materials application in new concepts, especially with wood.
About the AuthorAbout the editor:Julius Wiedemann was born in Brazil, studied graphic design and marketing, and was an art editor for digital and design magazines in Tokyo. After managing several projects in Latin America, Reis pursued an MBA in Sustainable Business, in order to help shape a new era of product development and consumer behaviour.. His many TASCHEN digital and media titles include Animation Now!,Advertising Now! the Web Design series, and 1000 Favorite Websites.About the author:Dalcacio Reis was born in Brazil and trained as a product designer in Rio de Janeiro before joining Ana Couto Branding & Design, one of the region's top branding offices