The Design Process: Bundle Book + Studio Access Card

Author:   Karl Aspelund (University of Rhode Island, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Edition:   4th edition
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9781501356056


Publication Date:   14 July 2022
Format:   Mixed media product
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In The Design Process, Fourth Edition author Karl Aspelund takes readers on a guided tour through the seven stages of design: from the initial Inspiration to Identification, Conceptualization, Exploration/Refinement, Definition/Modeling, Communication, and all the way through Production. This book focuses on developing a solid foundation in design critical thinking, no matter the discipline. The author highlights the all important factors of sustainability, teamwork, and how to best communicate with client or manufacturer. Each chapter is followed by an exercise that allows you to work on one full cross-disciplinary project continuously from brainstorm to a physical product. The appendices provide key references to further readings, artist profiles, design elements and principles, trend analysis, and history of modern design (from the 1800s through to the 21st century). This is the perfect book to make your design dreams into design reality. New to This Edition: -Updated examples, exercises, bibliography, and timelines -Revised coverage of sustainability reflects the newest findings in the field -New and revised Perspectives offer real life examples from artists and designers across fashion, interior design, public arts projects, and industrial and consumer products Instructor Resources -Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes -Test Bank includes sample test questions for each chapter -PowerPoint (R) presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion STUDIO Includes: -Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips

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Author:   Karl Aspelund (University of Rhode Island, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Fairchild Books
Edition:   4th edition
Weight:   1.056kg
ISBN:  

9781501356056


ISBN 10:   1501356054
Publication Date:   14 July 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Stage 1: Inspiration Stage 2: Identification Stage 3: Conceptualization Stage 4: Exploration/Refinement Stage 5: Definition/Modeling Stage 6: Communication Stage 7: Production Appendix 1: Elements and Principles of Design Appendix 2: Recommended Reading and Resources Appendix 3: Notable Designers and Architects Appendix 4: Reading the Zeitgeist: Trendspotting in a Decentralized World Appendix 5: Zeitgeist and Design: A Timeline Photo Credits Index

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Karl Aspelund, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design at the University of Rhode Island, and Visiting Associate Professor in Ethnography and Museum Studies at the University of Iceland. He has been a designer, artist, and teacher for over 35 years in apparel, theater, film, exhibits, public art, digital media, and more. He received his Ph.D. in Anthropology and Material Culture from Boston University, where his dissertation was awarded the University Professor's Edmonds Prize for Best Doctoral Dissertation of the Academic Year 2010-2011. A volume of essays on Icelandic culture-creation he co-authored and co-edited was nominated for the 2017 Icelandic Publishers' Association's Literary Prize for Academic Work. Dr. Aspelund's research interests are in the field of design theory, and personal and social identity creation through apparel.

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