Design for People: Stories About How (and Why) We All Can Work Together to Make Things Better
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (990 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1938922859 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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A Customer said Essential and enjoyable for both designers and civilians. I had been anticipating Design for People for some time; when I finally got my hands on it, I devoured it in less than a week.Design for People has something for everyone; seasoned graphic designers will find indispensable stories about running a studio and putting work into the real world, while non-designers will find a friendly amb. Up with People! Eric Heiman Full disclosure: I know Scott Stowell personally. But I was also a huge fan of his work long before I knew him. (And I don't throw around such compliments lightly.) Now he's created a monograph so good that I'm super inspired—and insanely jealous. Design for People is almost an anti-graphic design book—and in the best way . Mohammed R Sharaf said I tend to not finish reading books, but I finished this one very quickly!. For me, this book is different than the typical design book I am used to. It felt more like short stories about design projects that involve bunch of people. It is very well design, easy to carry and read on the go. I am sure it resinate with every one who worked with people in the design field. Also, beside it being short stories abo
Scott Stowell's Design for People is groundbreaking in its approach to design literature. Most design books focus on outcome rather than on process. Focusing on 12 design projects by Stowell's design firm, Open, the volume offers a sort of oral history as told by those involved with each project--designers, clients, interns, collaborators and those who interact with the finished product on a daily basis.In addition to the case studies, the book features texts from influential figures in the design world, including writer Karrie Jacobs, founding editor-in-chief of Dwell magazine; plus
Crack it open, though, and it's immediately apparent that it's not.The tome communicates through its form as much as through its text. (Grain Edit)Tough concepts are best made accessible through compelling but concise artwork that says very little in order to say a lot. (Perrin Drumm Eye On Design)Scott Stowell’s Design for People is groundbreaking in its approach to design literature. Stowell has managed to combine meaningful learning, engaging entertainment, and excellent propaganda.Communication Arts magazine:Who better to design for people than people? Injecting the human element back into case studies, Scott Stowell offers readers a collection of memorable projectsas recounted by teams of designers, creatives and clients. Members of the Op