The Nature and Aesthetics of DesignThis is David Pye's classic book on the theory of design. In it, he explores the many facets of good design, including the relationship of aesthetics with function. David Pye, who died in 1993, was an architect, industrial designer, and wood craftsman. For many years, he was a professor of furniture design at the Royal College of Art in London. He also wrote "Nature and Art of Workmanship." |
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Art and Science Energy Results page | 11 |
Invention and design distinguished | 21 |
The geometry of a device | 36 |
Copyright | |
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