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Design In Focus David

Design In Focus By David

Design In Focus by David


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Summary

This series aims to introduce children to craft, design and technology, covering a specific area in each book. This title describes the stages through which a designer or engineer must work to take an idea from its initial stages through to realization.

Design In Focus Summary

Design In Focus by David

This series aims to introduce children to craft, design and technology, covering a specific area in each book. This title describes the stages through which a designer or engineer must work to take an idea from its initial stages through to realization. The book looks at the importance and relevance of design in our lives today and in the past, and how it will affect future generations. The book draws on real examples, both historical and present-day, to reinforce the theory. It poses three simple problems to which the reader must find design solutions.

Table of Contents

Introduction: What is design? Part 1 The nature of design: design in nature; nature into design. Part 2 Meeting the needs: first principles; the growth of knowledge; the Industrial Revolution. Part 3 The twentieth century - the evolution of design: signs of the time; radio; design on the streets; designs that fail. Part 4 The design process: the design loop; identifying the problem; designing a solution; design and realization; testing and evaluation; the future for design. Project 1 - design a shelter. Project 2 - design a tee-shirt. Project 3 - design a musical instrument.

Additional information

GOR004855758
9780750202596
0750202599
Design In Focus by David
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
19910531
48
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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