
Idea Searching for Design
How to Research and Develop Design Concepts
Bloomsbury Visual Arts (Publisher)
Published on 7. January 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-350-14079-0 (ISBN)
Description
The second edition of Idea Searching examines methods of generating and identifying ideas, and teaches you to understand what is being observed and recorded. Using lavish illustrations, concise case studies and practical examples, it explores how different experiences, contexts and references are important in identifying an idea that is appropriate for a particular individual, target audience or culture. Advocating a step-by-step approach to generating ideas and brainstorming, it encourages an open mind in the development of ideas and teaches you to always question convention.
The text is accompanied by a variety of case studies and examples of work from the world's best contemporary product designers. It also includes a number of new projects for students, to encourage further exploration of ideas.
The text is accompanied by a variety of case studies and examples of work from the world's best contemporary product designers. It also includes a number of new projects for students, to encourage further exploration of ideas.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
200 colour illus
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
440 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-14079-0 (9781350140790)
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Additional editions

E-Book
03/2017
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Visual Arts
€30.99
Available for download

E-Book
07/2016
1st Edition
Fairchild Books
€30.99
Available for download
Persons
David Bramston is a Principal Lecturer at the School of Architecture & Design, College of Arts, University of Lincoln, UK.
YeLi is an Associate Professor in Graphic Design at the School of Art & Design at the Chinese University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, P.R. China.
YeLi is an Associate Professor in Graphic Design at the School of Art & Design at the Chinese University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, P.R. China.
Author
CUMT Xuzhou, China.
Chinese University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, P.R. China.
Content
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Just Imagine If It Were Possible
Absorb
Thoughts
Observations
Student project
Chapter 2: Thinking Differently
Understanding
Profiles
Themes
Student project
Chapter 3: Explore Fun
Materials
Exploration
Communication
Student project
Chapter 4: Sensory Perceptions
Added values
Emotions
Conflicts
Student project
Chapter 5: Adopting the Responsibility
Sustainability
Tinkering
Values
Student project
Chapter 6: Evolving the Reality
Analysis
Change
Direction
Student project
Conclusion
Glossary
Further resources
Index
Acknowledgements and credits
Introduction
Chapter 1: Just Imagine If It Were Possible
Absorb
Thoughts
Observations
Student project
Chapter 2: Thinking Differently
Understanding
Profiles
Themes
Student project
Chapter 3: Explore Fun
Materials
Exploration
Communication
Student project
Chapter 4: Sensory Perceptions
Added values
Emotions
Conflicts
Student project
Chapter 5: Adopting the Responsibility
Sustainability
Tinkering
Values
Student project
Chapter 6: Evolving the Reality
Analysis
Change
Direction
Student project
Conclusion
Glossary
Further resources
Index
Acknowledgements and credits