Designing for people

By:

Dreyfuss, Henry

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York Allworth 1955Description: 281pISBN:

9781581153125 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

745.2 DRE

Summary: From the first answering machine ("the electronic brain") and the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence and the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Written in a robust, fresh style, this book offers an inviting mix of professional advice, case studies, and design history along with historical black-and-white photos and the author's whimsical drawings. In addition, the author's uncompromising commitment to public service, ethics, and design responsibility makes this masterful guide a timely read for today's designers.

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Book	Plaksha University Library	Art & Architecture	745.2 DRE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	002599
Book	Plaksha University Library	Art & Architecture	745.2 DRE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	002600
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From the first answering machine ("the electronic brain") and the Hoover vacuum cleaner to the SS Independence and the Bell telephone, the creations of Henry S. Dreyfuss have shaped the cultural landscape of the 20th century. Written in a robust, fresh style, this book offers an inviting mix of professional advice, case studies, and design history along with historical black-and-white photos and the author's whimsical drawings. In addition, the author's uncompromising commitment to public service, ethics, and design responsibility makes this masterful guide a timely read for today's designers.

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