Designing for PeopleFrom the first answering machine ("the electronic brain") and the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence and the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Written in a robust, fresh style, this book offers an inviting mix of professional advice, case studies, and design history along with historical black-and-white photos and the author's whimsical drawings. In addition, the author's uncompromising commitment to public service, ethics, and design responsibility makes this masterful guide a timely read for today's designers. |
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User Review - jonas.lowgren - LibraryThingIt is striking for an interaction designer how prescient Dreyfuss was in terms of focusing on users and uses in his industrial design practice. I particularly note how he combines a rigorous approach ... Read full review
Bibliographic information
| Title | Designing for People The Classic of Industrial Design |
| Author | Henry Dreyfuss |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | Allworth, 2003 |
| ISBN | 1581153120, 9781581153125 |
| Length | 284 pages |
| Subjects | › › Art / History / General Design / Essays Design / Graphic Arts / Advertising Design / Graphic Arts / Commercial & Corporate Design / Graphic Arts / Typography Design / History & Criticism Technology & Engineering / Industrial Design / General |
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