In today's unsustainable world of goods, where products are desired, purchased, briefly used and then promptly landfilled to make way for more, consumption and waste are rapidly spiralling out of control with truly devastating ecological consequences. Why do we, as a consumer society, have such short-lived and under-stimulating relationships with the objects that we invest such time, thought and money in acquiring, but that will soon be thoughtlessly discarded? Emotionally Durable Design is a call to arms for professionals, students and academic creatives; proposing the emergence of a new genre of sustainable design that reduces consumption and waste by increasing the durability of relationships established between users and products. In this provocative text, Jonathan Chapman pioneers a radical design about-face to reduce the impact of modern consumption without compromising commercial viability or creative edge. The author explores the essential question, why do users discard products that still work? It transports the reader beyond symptom-focused approaches to sustainable design such as design for recycling, biodegradeability and disassembly, to address the actual causes that underpin the environmental crisis we face. The result is a revealing exploration of consumer psychology and the deep motivations that fuel the human condition, and a rich resource of creative strategies and practical tools that will enable designers from a range of disciplines to explore new ways of thinking and of designing objects capable of supporting deeper and more meaningful relationships with their users. This is fresh thinking for a brave new world of creative, durable and sustainable products, buildings, spaces and designed experiences.
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'A novel contribution to the literature.' Charles Newman, Resource 'Fresh thinking for a brave new world.' WordTrade.com
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Jonathan Chapman is a Senior Lecturer in Three Dimensional Design at the University of Brighton, UK, and founder of sustainable design and research company Safehouse Creative.
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By Danielle A
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This book is a must read for any designers, creatives or anyone seeking an entry into the sphere of sustainability.
Jonathan Chapman writes with a style that is easy to follow, full of research and in some places proposes quite poetic language to delve into the cultural crisis we presently face. This book is not a resource book for those looking for fast examples of emotionally durable design, but rather a slow and considered journey through a process. The process of design, consumption and sustainability. In an era where the very word, sustainability, risks being washed away on a sea of confusion,Chapman throws us a lifeboat to understanding the topic.
The tool-kits at the end of each chapter are there to refresh understanding, provoke thought and show possible directions for the reader to adopt. This book insights the reader to analyse their relationships to objects, their own beliefs and values and to find their own answers through their own design practice. Chapman inspires us through this book to be the masters of our own paradigm, to be aware of our surroundings and our impacts, to see where our behaviours are leading us and encourages us towards change.
Chapman writes with a fluidity which is refreshing particularly with such complex topics under discussion. As a Designer engaged with Sustainability I highly recommend this book as a starting point, a guidebook, a reference tool and an inspiration.
Jonathan Chapman writes with a style that is easy to follow, full of research and in some places proposes quite poetic language to delve into the cultural crisis we presently face. This book is not a resource book for those looking for fast examples of emotionally durable design, but rather a slow and considered journey through a process. The process of design, consumption and sustainability. In an era where the very word, sustainability, risks being washed away on a sea of confusion,Chapman throws us a lifeboat to understanding the topic.
The tool-kits at the end of each chapter are there to refresh understanding, provoke thought and show possible directions for the reader to adopt. This book insights the reader to analyse their relationships to objects, their own beliefs and values and to find their own answers through their own design practice. Chapman inspires us through this book to be the masters of our own paradigm, to be aware of our surroundings and our impacts, to see where our behaviours are leading us and encourages us towards change.
Chapman writes with a fluidity which is refreshing particularly with such complex topics under discussion. As a Designer engaged with Sustainability I highly recommend this book as a starting point, a guidebook, a reference tool and an inspiration.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Wulff
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Jonathan Chapman's perspective on the sustainability challenge is both innovative and inspiring. He asks the question "why do users discard products that still work?", this apparently simple question unleashes an in-depth exploration. Marked by a radical desire to avoid symptomatic approaches and delve deeper to understand our consumerist behaviours, their relationship to the impending ecological crisis, and how design and designers can promote healthier relationships with the man-made (designed) world.
Pointing out the emergence of a new landscape for sustainability, in which the durability of the relationships between users and products becomes central. Chapman successfully enriches the territory of sustainable design, pushing its boundaries, proposing this refreshing new viewpoint. It does not claim to be THE SOLUTION but rather to shed light on a new paradigm for sustainable design.
This book is a timely call to arms embarking the reader on an engaging journey. Clearly structured, adorned with insightful quotes and poignant analogies making it accesible to the larger audience. Don't be fooled by its size, this book is heavy impact and will stretch your pre-conceived notions. Kindly offered and the end of each chapter is a summary and an even more useful "toolkit of ideas": a glossary of new notions, perspectives and ideas relevant to the title and allowing the user to reflect and adopt the new language whilst adapting it to their specific practice.
I recommend this book to everyone involved or interested in the sustainability debate mainly because it is daring, and challenges design to change the way it approaches the world. I believe the author succeeds in juggling complex issues to deliver a very powerful argument with honesty, allowing the reader to visualize the issue from within, thus realising that change is possible.
In the last chapter Chapman imagines a vision of the future, questions the concept of "real world", brands capitalism obsolete, challenges our known sustainability practices, entices you to join the unresolved journey of sustainability and sustainable design, and calls for us to make of sustainability the window of change it can become. A very stimulating read!
Pointing out the emergence of a new landscape for sustainability, in which the durability of the relationships between users and products becomes central. Chapman successfully enriches the territory of sustainable design, pushing its boundaries, proposing this refreshing new viewpoint. It does not claim to be THE SOLUTION but rather to shed light on a new paradigm for sustainable design.
This book is a timely call to arms embarking the reader on an engaging journey. Clearly structured, adorned with insightful quotes and poignant analogies making it accesible to the larger audience. Don't be fooled by its size, this book is heavy impact and will stretch your pre-conceived notions. Kindly offered and the end of each chapter is a summary and an even more useful "toolkit of ideas": a glossary of new notions, perspectives and ideas relevant to the title and allowing the user to reflect and adopt the new language whilst adapting it to their specific practice.
I recommend this book to everyone involved or interested in the sustainability debate mainly because it is daring, and challenges design to change the way it approaches the world. I believe the author succeeds in juggling complex issues to deliver a very powerful argument with honesty, allowing the reader to visualize the issue from within, thus realising that change is possible.
In the last chapter Chapman imagines a vision of the future, questions the concept of "real world", brands capitalism obsolete, challenges our known sustainability practices, entices you to join the unresolved journey of sustainability and sustainable design, and calls for us to make of sustainability the window of change it can become. A very stimulating read!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By E Gunning
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`Emotionally Durable Design: Objects, Experiences and Empathy' is an inspirational and groundbreaking blueprint for the future of design. It is beautifully written and an eye opener into a different way of comprehending design, consumption and sustainability. It can be read cover to cover, or can be dipped in and out of, with useful tool-kits at the end of each chapter reminding the reader what has been said. Chapman discusses different approaches to sustainable design, be it symptom or cause focussed and empathises with the consumer and their natural behaviour (vital when discussing this topic).
If you are interested in consumer behaviour and object longevity in relation to the sustainability debate, I highly recommend this book.
If you are interested in consumer behaviour and object longevity in relation to the sustainability debate, I highly recommend this book.
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For a designer this is an essential read for any designer who wants to be relevant in this day.
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Covering a number of different topics around peoples experiences with products,
this is a must read for anyone interested in emotional connections between people and products.
this is a must read for anyone interested in emotional connections between people and products.
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