Description
| Product ID: | 9781631597480 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | SG |
| Series: | Rockport Universal |
| Title: | Universal Methods of Design, Expanded and Revised |
| Subtitle: | 125 Ways to Research Complex Problems, Develop Innovative Ideas, and Design Effective Solutions |
| Authors: | Author: Bella Martin, Bruce Hanington |
| Page Count: | 264 |
| Subjects: | Graphic design, Graphic design, Product design, Communication studies, Product design, Communication studies |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating Universal Methods of Design, Expanded and Revised presents 125 research methods for design in a concise and accessible format, now updated with new information on digital design and software and 25 new chapters. This expanded and revised version of the best-selling Universal Methods of Design is a comprehensive reference that provides a thorough and critical presentation of 125 research methods, synthesis/analysis techniques, and research deliverables for human-centered design. The text and accompanying photos and graphics of this classic resource are delivered in a concise and accessible format perfect for designers, educators, and students. This new, expanded edition includes updated information on scenarios, secondary research, territory maps, and other chapters. The addition of 25 new chapters brings fresh relevance to the text with innovative design methods that have emerged since the first edition, such as backcasting, behavioral design, horizon scanning, and transition design. Universal Methods of Design, Expanded and Revised distills each method down to its essence, in a format that helps design teams select and implement the most credible research methods suited to their design culture. Each method is presented in a two-page format. The left-hand page contains a concise description of the method, accompanied by references to further reading. On the right-hand page, images and case studies for each method are presented visually. The relevant phases for design application are highlighted as numbered icons along the right side of the page, from phases 1 (planning, scoping, and definition) through 5 (launch and monitor). Build more meaningful products with these methods and more: Affinity Diagramming, Behavioral Mapping, Bodystorming, Contextual Design, Critical Incident Design, Directed Storytelling, Empathy Maps, Graffiti Walls, Image Boards, Parallel Prototyping, Simulation Exercises, Touchstone Tours, and Weighted Matrix. This essential guide:
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| Imprint Name: | Rockport Publishers Inc. |
| Publisher Name: | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-12-03 |