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Designing for People Paperback – November 1, 2003

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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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Henry S. Dreyfuss is considered the founding father of industrial design and one of the most prolific designers of the past century. Born in New York City in 1904, he authored or inspired countless American design landmarks, including the model 300 Bell telephone, Hoover appliances, the Twentieth Century Limited locomotive, and RCA televisions.

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Allworth Press (November 1, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1581153120
ISBN-13: 978-1581153125
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 6.8 x 9 inches
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #593,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #242 in Books > Arts & Photography > Decorative Arts & Design > Design History & Criticism
- #273 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Industrial, Manufacturing & Operational Systems > Industrial Design
- #298 in Books > Arts & Photography > Decorative Arts & Design > Industrial & Product Design

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Beautiful and inspiring book.

ByChelsea Bassetton March 17, 2015

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Beautiful and inspiring book. Wonderful little drawings in the margins to add to the feeling of the creative process involved. I am a 22 year graphic designer and have always considered myself customer oriented. This book helps you see the extraordinary in what designers do in reflecting on tools we use everyday that make our lives easier, like a clock and office chairs.

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A classic by an icon

ByChris Aon June 21, 2017

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A classic written by an icon - not really modern, but a wonderful insight into one of the founders of modern industrial design and his timeless principles of making things fit people.

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Design Guidlines Then and Now

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Dreyfuss' "Designing for People" proved an inspiring collection of anecdotes and stories exemplifying the true functions of an industrial designer. Nostalgia combined with some sage-like advice, Dreyfuss reminds the designer of his or her role in the product development field. To paraphrase Dreyfuss: the industrial designer is a person who wears many hats; one who is part artist, engineer, businessman, researcher, politician, builder, and guinea pig. His assessment is accurate and proven, and his words of wisdom should be used as a guideline for all industrial designers in modern times.

That said, Dreyfuss does tend to come across very matter-of-factly at times, leaving little gray area in his black and white world. As a result Mr. Dreyfuss sides with the Bauhaus approach where form follows function-indeed, he often mentions the resulting form of a product as a side-note, if he mentions it at all. Whereas this may be an annoyance for some readers, the lessons you take away from his life experiences are truly informative and insightful.

As the amount of 3D design in product development grows, designers today are faced with the difficulty of "skin designing" verses thoughtful, foundation-based designing. If nothing else, this book should serve as inspiration for those of us in the field to design based on function and aesthetics-we have a duty and responsibility to client and society to base designs on research and thoughtfulness, not simply the known tools in a computer program. In any case, DFP should be on the required reading list for industrial design students to teach the history and guidelines of our profession. "Designing for People" serves as not only a reminder of the way it used to be, but it also inspires the designer to believe how it should be now.

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One of the great industrial designers This book

ByAmazon Customeron February 25, 2017

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If you don't know who Henry Dreyfus is, you should read this book. One of the great industrial designers

This book, although a bit dry, shows the thought process in designing for the consumer.

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A classic for any designer's bookshelf.

Bymichael peacheyon November 7, 2015

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A classic. Dreyfus was the first designer to write about how things should be designed to work they way people think they should. His work was decades before Steve Jobs and all of us User Experience people started talking about the same things.

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Classic!

ByMatton July 14, 2013

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This book is the first step in making sure that you are designing with the user in mind. Even with the age of the book the ideals of it still hold true just as much as they did then. If you have any interest in design (and know that doesn't mean just aesthetics) this is a must read.

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Interesting and informative

ByVirginia A. Plihcikon May 24, 2015

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A book written many years ago by a great industrial designer. Lots of great information which is still pertinent today.

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Good points

ByHeton April 13, 2015

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The book show a lot of examples about industrial design, how the people influence it the new designs for a better use.

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Great start, weak finish, but FULL of typos

The kindle edition is RIDDLED with typos ("1" that should be "I", etc.).

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Great book

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Published on September 6, 2014 by Michal Manak

Good not great

In the start you learn a lot about his approach to problems but then later on in the book Mr, Dreyfuss spends him time talking about all of the products he has made.

Published on February 18, 2013 by Ateev Gupta

A good read, 1950's picture of design.

Dreyfuss is a genious. This is a terrific tool for any designer, regardless of what they're designing. Great buy, I recommend.

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