Designing: An Introduction
Karl Aspelund
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Description for Designing: An Introduction
Paperback. Num Pages: 296 pages, 250 color illus. BIC Classification: AC; AK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 216 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1080.
This is a core text examining the multi-faceted world of professional design. Readers gain an understanding of the nature of design through its history from the mid nineteenth century to today's multicultural global marketplace, and learn to recognize the elements and principles of design in colorfully illustrated chapters. The design process is explored in practical terms of conceptualizing, researching, assembling, and presenting and then examined in the context of 2D, 3D and virtual environments, emphasizing user experience and the constraints and needs of client-defined creativity. Chapters open with key terms and objectives, close with multiple offerings for review and practice, ... Read more
This is a core text examining the multi-faceted world of professional design. Readers gain an understanding of the nature of design through its history from the mid nineteenth century to today's multicultural global marketplace, and learn to recognize the elements and principles of design in colorfully illustrated chapters. The design process is explored in practical terms of conceptualizing, researching, assembling, and presenting and then examined in the context of 2D, 3D and virtual environments, emphasizing user experience and the constraints and needs of client-defined creativity. Chapters open with key terms and objectives, close with multiple offerings for review and practice, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc United States
Number of pages
356
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781609014964
SKU
V9781609014964
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Karl Aspelund
Karl Aspelund is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Textiles Fashion Merchandising and Design at the University of Rhode Island, USA, and has been a designer, artist, and teacher for over 20 years in apparel, theater, film and digital media.
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