- Hardcover: 208 pages
- Publisher: BIS Publishers B.V.; illustrated edition edition (1 Jun 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 9063690401
- ISBN-13: 978-9063690403
- Product Dimensions: 24.5 x 16 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,705,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book will appeal to designers in all disciplines in every stage of their career. Together, the 150 mini-essays in this book provide a panoramic view of the subject of design. They are written to challenge designers and students of design to reflect upon the many aspects of their field. Fundamental questions are raised about the nature of design, about designers themselves and about the role of design in the broader contexts of a company and society.
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Format:Paperback
I first stumbled upon this book in the Netherlands. Since then, I have become one of its strongest advocates. With a growing movement towards multidisciplinary teams, design thinking and business design it's hard to see why this book hasn't been given more notice.
Dorst successfully addresses some of the most common problems associated with the design process; compiling a collection of 'one page essays' that encourage the reader to think about design in all of its contexts and all of its meanings.
The book serves as a primary tool for anyone interested in expanding their understanding of design or simply contextualizing what they have already learned through experience.
However, do not expect a book you can simply read through from start to finish. Instead, expect a book that can be accessed at any point and will always provide something to reflect upon.
Dorst successfully addresses some of the most common problems associated with the design process; compiling a collection of 'one page essays' that encourage the reader to think about design in all of its contexts and all of its meanings.
The book serves as a primary tool for anyone interested in expanding their understanding of design or simply contextualizing what they have already learned through experience.
However, do not expect a book you can simply read through from start to finish. Instead, expect a book that can be accessed at any point and will always provide something to reflect upon.
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Profound insights
29 Nov 2007
Format:Paperback
First some background. I'm a Professor of Human-Computer Interaction Design at Indiana University, School of Informatics. I've been teaching interaction design and instructional design since 1973. Kees Dorst has written 175 one page essays (he calls them 'reflections') on all aspects of design. Here's a sample: Design Problems, Elements of Design, Thinking about Design, On Designers, Head Heart Hand, Design Teams, Design and Society, Design Debates, and so on. Under each of these headings are the essays. So, for example, under the topic Head Heart Hand, he has reflections titled: Involvement, Empathy, The Quality Without a Name, and Motorcycle Maintenance. Some of the essays are practical; others are philosophical. Each is profound.
My copy of the "red book" (the first edition, hard bound, with 150 reflections) is totally marked up and highlighted. Almost everywhere do I agree with his sensibilities.
I've given this book to first year master's students -- they didn't get it. The strength of the essays is fully realized by someone who has "been there" and struggled with these issues. Thus, I'd recommend this book not as a first-book on design, but for someone who has struggled with these concepts and wants to read a coherent reflection on each. In our program, we use it as a second year supplementary text.
Warning: don't read these reflections one after another as if you're reading a novel or a technical book. Each essay is to be savored like a fine piece of chocolate. Thank you, Kees, and I'm eager to read your 25 new reflections.
My copy of the "red book" (the first edition, hard bound, with 150 reflections) is totally marked up and highlighted. Almost everywhere do I agree with his sensibilities.
I've given this book to first year master's students -- they didn't get it. The strength of the essays is fully realized by someone who has "been there" and struggled with these issues. Thus, I'd recommend this book not as a first-book on design, but for someone who has struggled with these concepts and wants to read a coherent reflection on each. In our program, we use it as a second year supplementary text.
Warning: don't read these reflections one after another as if you're reading a novel or a technical book. Each essay is to be savored like a fine piece of chocolate. Thank you, Kees, and I'm eager to read your 25 new reflections.
What every designer needs
28 May 2009
Format:Paperback
Fantastic for any designer - great little bits of wisdom - all the things you've thought but not been able to articulate.
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