Description: An indispensable reference for design professionals on selecting and using materials in new ways to make their designs ever more efficient and effective.
Brief description: Rob Thompson is an internationally recognized expert on materials for design. He has helped develop a range of products for global clients, including LG Electronics, Panasonic and Nokia, where he was formerly Principal Designer. He has taught at the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins, London.
Review Quotes: Every designer should own a copy of this source book... Flipping through it is like taking a trip around the world and being exposed to the collective creative mind of hundreds and hundreds of designers who have reached the pinnacle of the art of design-the integration of material into forms that also achieve exquisite function at the highest levels. I simply love this book and highly recommend it. A must-have for any designer's library.-- "Innovation Magazine" (7/1/2017 12:00:00 AM)