Basics Product Design 02: Material Thoughts

Description

"Basics Product Design: Material Thoughts" aims to promote a physical inquiry of materials and a mentality that constantly asks 'what could be done if' - rather than considering only what is being done. Key contributors include: Alessi, Chris Kabel, Demakersvan, droog, Drummond Masterton, Ettore Sottsass, Front, Gene Kiegel, Industreal, Inflate, Ingo Maurer, Jaime Hayon, Jurgen Bey, Kartell, Maarten Baas, Mathias Bengtsson, Matthias Pliessnig, Memphis, molo, Philippe Starck, Shigeru Ban, Simon Heijdens, Stuart Haygarth, Stuart Walker, Studio Libertiny, Tejo Remy and Rene Veenhuizen.

Reviews

"Material Thoughts" is an inspiring reference for students, designers and artists alike, a useful tool in the search to create something different or never done before.
Frame Magazine

Good title and I like the concept of discussing approaches to material use. Interesting content accompanied by product images that were refreshingly new. A book to be read cover to cover.
Stefano Santilli, Brighton University, UK

Author description

David Bramston is an industrial designer and has presented work worldwide. David is the subject leader for product design at the University of Lincoln. He has worked in the design industry on projects for companies such as Motorola, Swatch and Christian Dior.