In the 1990s, a “Design Working Group” of the European Commission drew up a European “Design Charter”, in which Michael Erlhoff played a major role. Through the initiative of Norberto Calabró, this book transforms the design ideas of that time … Weiterlesen
The ‘Made in Germany’ brand is synonymous with high quality and innovative design. However, this was not always the case. This chapter traces the history of design in Germany, from its beginnings in the late nineteenth century through to the … Weiterlesen
Uta Brandes (2017):
Gender Design – Streifzüge zwischen Theorie und Empirie
BIRD / Birkhäuser
German, some parts in English
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Thinking about gender in terms of social construction has been state-of-the-art in many scientific fields for decades. Design, however, is … Weiterlesen
Perspectives on design terminology. A book for all those who work in design, study design, are interested in design or want to understand more about design. More than 100 international authors have written essays for this book, offering, regardless of … Weiterlesen
If one wants to avoid ideology, a theory of design must be formulated in an open way: contradictory, provisionally, provocatively, boundlessly.
Michael Erlhoff:
Theorie des Designs (2013)
Wilhelm Fink
German
Design must embrace misunderstandings, mistakes and the so-called ‘misuse’ of its products as a source of innovation and an expression of cultural diversity. A photo book documenting everyday situations where the products of design are used in ways not initially … Weiterlesen
Design must embrace misunderstandings, mistakes and the so-called ‘misuse’ of its products as a source of innovation and an expression of cultural diversity. A photo book documenting everyday situations where the products of design are used in ways not initially … Weiterlesen
Using Instead of Owning – A fundamental essay on the relationship between user and product, in particular focusing on use rather than ownership and the resulting changes in the perception of artefacts and processes, as well as conclusions referring to … Weiterlesen
Design has become one of the most popular fields of study. For very good reasons because, everywhere, people are beginning to understand the degree to which design shapes our everyday life, creates experiences and communicates new knowledge.
Ruedi Baur’s and … Weiterlesen
