Furniture Design, Second Edition : An Introduction to Development, Materials and Manufacturing
Overview
A unique and comprehensive resource for student and professional furniture designers, providing in-depth answers to their questions about aesthetics, function, materials, manufacturing and sustainability. In this second edition Stuart Lawson emphasizes the principles of a circular economy and what this means for furniture
design and consumption. He considers the latest technological developments such as 3-D printing and the use of innovative materials such as bioplastics. He also examines the capabilities and potential of CAD-based design optimization, AI and machine learning-driven generative design processes. The book features case studies on pioneering, contemporary and historical designers and includes an illustrated directory of materials and manufacturing processes.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781529432060
- ISBN-10: 1529432065
- Publisher: Laurence King
- Publish Date: August 2024
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
- Page Count: 224
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