1. Edition - December 2008
69.90 Euro
2008. 608 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-470-14850-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-470-14850-1 - John Wiley & Sons








Short description
Presenting general designs and concepts, this book offers a strong cross-disciplinary perspective. It emphasizes creative problem-solving to help readers learn how to apply the information. Mechanical, electrical, architectural, and many other examples are integrated throughout the chapters. Readers will then learn how to imagine, visualize, and draw products and systems. The information in this book can be used by designers in a wide variety of industries.

From the contents
Preface

1. Creative Product and System Design

PART ONE: CREATIVITY AND DESIGN

2. Creative Mind

3. Reclaiming Your Creativity

4. Creative Problem Solving Techniques

5. The Design Process

6. Imagination, Visualization, Graphical Representations and Communication

PART TWO: THE DESIGN ENVIRONMENT

7. Design Considerations, Decisions, and Consequences

8. Human Factors in Design

9. Aesthetics of Design

10. Material Properties, Selection, and Processing

11. Economics of Design

12. Quality in Design

13. Design and Product Liability

14. Intellectual Property Protection

15. Entrepreneurship and Innovation

PART THREE: DESIGN ANALYSIS

16. Design Analysis of Machine Components