
Design Management
The Essential Handbook
David Hands(Author)
Kogan Page Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 3. November 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7494-7841-4 (ISBN)
Description
Design Management
is the essential handbook to all things design. As a discipline, design management is continually in motion; changing, responding and adapting to the dynamics of social and business transformation. As a business function, it combines project management, design, strategy and supply chain techniques to enable the creation of more effectively designed products, services, communications and brands. As such, it is relevant to a very broad range of industries and sectors, and
Design Management
recognizes this by structuring content around four key universal perspectives: values, horizons, visions, and futures. These perspectives give an overview of the development, key issues and future direction of design management.
Meticulously researched,
Design Management goes beyond individual project-level implementation to explore design strategy at both organizational and macro levels. By showcasing its impact all the way up to industrial and national application, students will gain a deep understanding of the nuances, scope and scalability of design. Filled with vibrant case studies and guest perspectives from a spectrum of industry leaders and policy makers, this book is an invaluable real-world commentary on design's role as a key asset in organizational activity. The book's engaging and accessible style provides students and practitioners with everything needed to foster a climate of creative engagement.
Online resources include a valuable toolkit of PowerPoint slides, review questions, project questions, activity worksheets and further reading.
Reviews / Votes
"A wonderful book which not only gives a holistic view about design management in a broad context, but also practically combines methods and tools with case studies. It is a powerful handbook that every innovator in design business needs to read."More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
452 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-7841-4 (9780749478414)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
11/2017
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€55.49
Available for download
Person
Author
Dr David Hands is a senior lecturer in Design Management at Lancaster University. He is also Course Leader for MA Design Management at the Imagination Lancaster research center. He has written and published extensively on all aspects and themes embracing the theory and practice of strategic design management.
ISNI: 0000 0001 1729 8171
ISNI: 0000 0001 1729 8171
Content
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- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Chapter - 01: Design Values - Design and the Organization;
- Chapter - 02: Design Management in Action - Case Studies;
- Chapter - 03: Design Horizons - Fluid Strategies for Success;
- Chapter - 04: Design Strategies in Action - Case Studies;
- Chapter - 05: Design Vision - A National Asset;
- Chapter - 06: Design - A Possible Instrument for Growth and Innovation (Mexico);
- Chapter - 07: Design Futures - Design as an Enabler for Change;
- Chapter - 08: Looking Ahead and Discussions on the Future of Design Management