Over the last 10 years, there has been a massive growth in materials and design, but most books on the subject deal with advanced, semi-formed materials (that is, materials sold as sheets, rods, tubes, etc.). This new book provides much-needed information on the raw materials and the ‘low-down’ on what these materials can be used for.
The information provided in the book allows professional designers and students from a range of disciplines – but focusing on product design – to understand in simple, exciting, thought-provoking, visual terms the different qualities and features of materials. The subject is presented from the design perspective, and relevant case studies are used to inspire designers into new ways of thinking about materials. As well as standard and widely available materials, the book also contains emerging materials such as innovative materials and self-healing plastics, offering a comprehensive guide to material selection for designers.