The book brings together research that investigates how people experience products: durable, non-durable, or virtual. In contrast to other books, the present book takes a very broad, possibly all-inclusive perspective, on how people experience products. It thereby bridges gaps b…
"Graphic design... is not good design if it does not co-operate as an instrument in the service of communication." A seminal text of graphic design, Paul Rand's classic treatise is reproduced here for the first time since 1970. Writing at the height of his career, Rand articulat…
Een nieuwe klantgerichte benadering gericht op kwaliteitsverhoging, die op vele facetten van de dienstverlening door bedrijven en organisaties van toepassing is.
In the late 1920's "streamlined" became the term businessmen used to describe new models that were easier to produce as well as those that met with less sales resistance than older products. Illustrating this concept with streamlined objects from soup cans to the Chrysler buildi…
"Designing Pleasurable Products looks both at and beyond usability, considering how designs can appeal to the user holistically, leading to products that are a joy to own and use. A practical framework - the four pleasures - is described, providing a structured approach to the c…
Sitzen -- Einrichten -- Transportieren -- Experimentieren.
Engineering design must be carefully planned and systematically executed. In particular, engineering design methods must integrate the many different aspects of designing and the priorities of the end-user. Engineering Design (3rd edition) describes a systematic approach to engi…
This book offers a comprehensive review of sustainability and product design, providing useful information on the relevant regulations and standards for industries to meet increasing market demands for eco-products, while reducing their impact on the environment. The examples an…
Food Packaging: Innovations and Shelf-life covers recently investigated developments in food packaging and their influence in food quality preservation, shelf-life extension, and simulation techniques. Additionally, the book discusses the environmental impact and sustainable sol…
"Cost Engineering provides a means for a manufacturer to achieve and sustain profitability by designing and manufacturing products to specific cost requirements. It incorporates a variety of proven methodologies including cost estimating, cost control, and cost optimization.
