Design : a very short introduction
by
 
Heskett, John.

Title
: 
Design : a very short introduction

Author
: 
Heskett, John.

ISBN
: 
9780192854469

Personal Author
: 
Heskett, John.

Publication Information
: 
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2005.

Physical Description
: 
148 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.

Series
: 
Very short introductions
 
Very short introductions.

Contents
: 
What is design? -- The historical evolution of design -- Utility and significance -- Objects -- Communications -- Environments -- Identities -- Systems -- Contexts -- Futures.

Abstract
: 
"This Very Short Introduction looks beyond style and taste to see how different cultures and individuals personalize objects. Heskett shows that contemporary design combines 'need' and 'desire' to form practical objects that reflect our identity and aspirations through form and decoration."--Jacket.

Subject Term
: 
Design.
 
Design. (OCoLC)fst00891253
 
Diseño.

Electronic Access
: 
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0640/2005281069-t.html
 
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1406/2005281069-b.html
 
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0640/2005281069-d.html


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberCopy
VEGA DurbanGeneral Books000014779741.1 SMA1