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From the first answering machine ("the electronic brain") and the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence and the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Written in a robust, fresh style, this book offers an inviting mix of professional advice, case studies, and design history along with historical black-and-white photos and the author's whimsical drawings. In addition, the author's uncompromising commitment to public service, ethics, and design responsibility makes this masterful guide a timely read for today's designers.
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Designing for People, Henry Dreyfuss, Tom Peters, Earl Powell
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- Designing for People
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry Dreyfuss, Tom Peters, Earl Powell
- Publisher
- Allworth Press
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 284
- ISBN10
- 1581153120
- ISBN13
- 9781581153125
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Historical Themes, True Stories, Business, Psychological Topics, Art, USA, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Technology, Design, Art History & Criticism, History of Art, Engineering, Advertising and Promotion, Typography, Industrialization, Industrial Revolution
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- From the first answering machine ("the electronic brain") and the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence and the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Written in a robust, fresh style, this book offers an inviting mix of professional advice, case studies, and design history along with historical black-and-white photos and the author's whimsical drawings. In addition, the author's uncompromising commitment to public service, ethics, and design responsibility makes this masterful guide a timely read for today's designers.