Industrial Design

Creativity in the Design Process provides an open and integrated view of creativity in the 21st century, merging theories and case studies from design, psychology, sociology, computer science and human-computer interaction, while benefitting from a continuous dialogue within a network of experts in these fields.

In Designing for Society, Nynke Tromp and Paul Hekkert provide a hands-on tool for design professionals and students who wish to use design to counteract social issues. Viewing the artifact as a unique means of facilitating behavioral change to realize social impact, this book goes beyond the current trend of applying design thinking to enhancing public services, and beyond the idea of the designer as a facilitator of localized social change.

Different Perspectives in Design Thinking highlights several aspects of design thinking such as Information Design and Critical Design. The meaning of culture, gender and disabilities are also discussed. Design thinking methods and critical aspects of design will contribute to an inclusive society.

In/Action: Rethinking the Path to Results explores the intersection of behavioral science, decision making and leadership principles to identify decisioning and prioritization strategies leading to, oftentimes unexpected, positive results. Best of all, the solutions which emerge from these strategies are uniquely tailored to our situation and originate in our own creativity.

The focus of Introduction to Modern Design is on the objects themselves-from industrial design, furniture, ceramics, textiles, graphics, electronics, to automobiles-and explores the development of these designs in relation to industrialization, technology, environmental responsibility, consumerism, individual needs, and the expression of the social values of their day.

Product Design offers a broad and comprehensive introduction to the field of product design and the key role of product designers. Following through all the stages and activities involved in the creation of a new product from concept design to manufacture, prototyping to marketing this book also explores the diverse nature of product design, including new and emerging forms of practice.

The Simplicity Playbook for Innovators introduces five strategic shifts that will transform the way you look at your business - from customer research to product/service development. In each strategic shift, you will find a wealth of practical tools that have been applied and tested, particularly in legacy companies dealing with complex processes and systems.

Universal Methods of Design serves as an invaluable compendium of methods that can be easily referenced and used by cross-disciplinary teams in nearly any design project.

Universal Principles of Design is a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia, now with fully updated references for existing entries and expanded with 75 new entries to present a total of 200 laws, guidelines, and considerations that are important to successful design.