Design for People. Principles of Industrial Design

In everyday life, we interact with many objects, the convenience and functionality of which we take for granted. Meanwhile, the creation of almost each of them was preceded by an unnoticed but long and painstaking effort. A significant part of this work was done by representatives of an amazing profession — industrial designers. What exactly do they do? What is the specificity of their work? Why do the results of their labor depend on the comfort and satisfaction of modern human life? You will get answers to these and other questions from one of the pioneers of industrial design — Henry Dreyfuss (1904–1972). Having developed, among other things, the design of popular models of telephones and vacuum cleaners, ocean liners, and transatlantic airplanes, he had a colossal impact on the mass culture of the 20th century. In this book, Dreyfuss summarizes his years of work, describes the fundamental principles of industrial design, shares amusing stories from his professional life, and gives forecasts for the future.

The book is illustrated with the author's drawings and photographs of his works. Published in Russian for the first time.

5 reasons to read this book:
• For the first time in Russian, a reprint of the classic work of the world-renowned American designer and educator.
• Henry Dreyfuss, one of the pioneers of industrial design, in his work answers questions about the tasks and role of the designer in the modern world, the ethics of design, new principles and methods of design, the development of ergonomic objects, and the service of design to human convenience.
• You will have the opportunity to look into the future of industrial design by studying the author's years of experience and his forecasts for the development of the environment.
• The edition is illustrated with black-and-white photographs and drawings by the author.
• The book “Design for People” was published in 1955 and is still considered the best textbook on ergonomics.