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Author(s): Jim Postell
ISBN(s): 9781118090787, 1118090780
Edition: 2
File Details: PDF, 102.22 MB
Year: 2012
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1118090780 
ISBN 13: 9781118090787
Author: Jim Postell

Furniture designers draw on a range of knowledge and disciplines to create their work. From history to theory to technology, Furniture Design offers a comprehensive survey of the essential craft- and practice-related aspects of furniture design.

Generously illustrated with photographs and drawings—including a new color section—this Second Edition features updated coverage of material specifications, green design, digital design, and fabrication technologies. It also features twenty-five case studies of furniture design that represent a broad selection of works, designers, and techniques, including recent designs produced within the last decade.

The book explores:

  • Furniture function and social use
  • Form, spatial organization, and typological orders
  • Structural integrity and composition
  • Accessibility, universal design, human factors, and ergonomics
  • The design process, from schematics through fabrication
  • Materials, processes, and methods of fabrication
  • Professional practice and marketing
  • The history of furniture design, from prehistory to the digital age

Complete with a glossary of terms and a comprehensive bibliography, Furniture Design, Second Edition is a one-stop resource that furniture designers will turn to regularly for the advice, guidance, and information needed to perform their craft

Furniture Design 2nd Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Furniture Design

1.1 Definition and Scope of Furniture Design
1.2 Historical Evolution of Furniture
1.3 Furniture as Functional Art
1.4 The Designer’s Role and Responsibilities
1.5 Overview of Design Processes

Chapter 2: Elements and Principles of Design

2.1 Design Elements: Line, Shape, Form, Texture, and Color
2.2 Principles of Design: Balance, Proportion, Rhythm, Harmony, and Emphasis
2.3 Visual and Functional Aesthetics
2.4 Ergonomics and Human Factors in Furniture Design
2.5 Creativity and Concept Development

Chapter 3: Furniture Styles and Historical Influences

3.1 Ancient and Classical Furniture Forms
3.2 Renaissance to Baroque Styles
3.3 Modernism and the Bauhaus Movement
3.4 Postmodern and Contemporary Furniture Design
3.5 Global and Cultural Influences in Furniture

Chapter 4: Materials in Furniture Design

4.1 Wood: Types, Properties, and Applications
4.2 Metals, Plastics, and Composites
4.3 Upholstery Materials and Textiles
4.4 Glass and Sustainable Materials
4.5 Selecting Materials for Function and Aesthetics

Chapter 5: Furniture Construction and Joinery

5.1 Fundamentals of Furniture Construction
5.2 Traditional Joinery Techniques
5.3 Modern Manufacturing Processes
5.4 Fasteners, Adhesives, and Hardware
5.5 Structural Integrity and Load Considerations

Chapter 6: Design Process and Prototyping

6.1 Stages of the Design Process
6.2 Sketching and Ideation
6.3 Model Making and Mock-ups
6.4 Digital Design Tools (CAD/CAM, 3D Modeling)
6.5 Prototyping and User Testing

Chapter 7: Furniture Types and Applications

7.1 Residential Furniture
7.2 Office and Commercial Furniture
7.3 Institutional and Public Space Furniture
7.4 Outdoor and Recreational Furniture
7.5 Specialized and Custom Furniture

Chapter 8: Ergonomics and Human Interaction

8.1 Anthropometry and Design Standards
8.2 Comfort and Usability
8.3 Accessibility and Universal Design
8.4 Case Studies in Ergonomic Furniture
8.5 Measuring User Experience

Chapter 9: Sustainability and Environmental Considerations

9.1 Sustainable Materials and Green Design Principles
9.2 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in Furniture Production
9.3 Waste Reduction and Recycling
9.4 Eco-Labels and Certifications
9.5 Future Trends in Sustainable Furniture

Chapter 10: Production, Marketing, and the Furniture Industry

10.1 Furniture Manufacturing Processes
10.2 Quality Control and Product Testing
10.3 Branding and Market Trends
10.4 Custom vs. Mass Production
10.5 The Global Furniture Market

Chapter 11: Digital Technologies in Furniture Design

11.1 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Rendering
11.2 CNC Machining and 3D Printing
11.3 Virtual Prototyping and Simulation
11.4 Smart Furniture and Embedded Technology
11.5 The Future of Digital Fabrication

Chapter 12: Case Studies in Contemporary Furniture Design

12.1 Iconic Designers and Their Works
12.2 Innovative Use of Materials and Form
12.3 Collaborative and Modular Design Approaches
12.4 Local Craft Meets Modern Design
12.5 Lessons for Emerging Designers

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