Book Description | From history to theory to technology: a comprehensive survey of furniture design. Designing furniture is both an art and a science that draws upon a broad range of knowledge and disciplines. It is helpful for today's furniture designers to have a working knowledge of furniture history, technology, aesthetics, the human body, architectural production, interior design, industrial design, and art. Furniture Design is a comprehensive survey that guides the reader through the essential facets of design and more. The book explores:* Fundamental ideas of function and social use.* Form, spatial organization, and typological orders.* Structural integrity and composition.* The design process.* Materials and fabrication processes.* Marketing and professional practice.* A historical overview of furniture design up to the twenty-first century. A highlight of the book includes case studies of twenty-one furniture designs presenting a broad selection of works, designers, design processes, and fabrication techniques in one chapter. The book also features a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography., In short, here is a one-stop resource about furniture design that designers will turn to regularly for the advice, guidance, and information needed to perform their craft. |
About the Author | ANDREW HALLAM is a personal finance columnist and former international high school teacher. He built a million-dollar investment portfolio on a teacher's salary. He is the author of the bestselling book, Millionaire Teacher, and writes a regular finance column for Canada's national paper, The Globe and Mail. A former columnist for Canadian Business magazine, he also writes a weekly column for the U.S.-based financial services company, Assetbuilder. Andrew is a regular on TV and radio, and his website, andrewhallam, has become a beacon for expatriate investors around the world. |