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Furniture Design, Second Edition: An Introduction To Development, Materials And Manufacturing:An Introduction To Development, Materials And Manufacturing

Stuart Lawson

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.

  • Classification : Art & Design
  • Pub Date : AUG 15, 2024
  • Imprint : Laurence King Publishing
  • Page Extent : 224
  • Binding : TPB
  • ISBN : 9781529432060
  • Price : INR 3,600
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Stuart Lawson

Stuart Lawson is Associate Professor in the School of Art, Design & Architecture at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.

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