Ergonomía y procesos de diseño

The latest volume in the popular Art Deco series, Deco Espana represents a rich and virtually unknown treasure trove of graphic design history, detailing the defining characteristics that distinguish the Mediterranean-style Spanish Art Deco design from that of classic French Deco. From its appearance in the political posters of the Spanish Civil War to its emergence in the packaging of wine and cosmetics, Deco Espana not only represents an important area of graphic design, but signifies an entire era of Spanish cultural history.

The Best of News Design 31st Edition, the latest edition in Rockport’s highly respected series, presents the winning entries from the Society for News Design’s 2010 competition. Featuring work selected by a panel of judges from more than 14,000 international publication entries, this inspirational volume sets the bar for excellence in journalistic design. Bold, full-color layouts feature the best-of-the-best in news, features, portfolios, visuals, and more, and each entry is accompanied by insightful commentary on the elements that made the piece a standout winner. Every industry...

This is a book that explores the most human and generous side of objects, reflecting on the very meaning of their existence. Games, bricolage, humor, participation and user-complicity are strategies that help foster creative relations with the everyday world. These attitudes underpin the work of a new generation of designers who understand design as a process of change where content proceeds form. Breaking from convention, the book is an object in itself and can be converted into a functional picture frame.

La cultura del consumo imperante está agotando los recursos de nuestro planeta y alterando el equilibrio del medio ambiente a pasos agigantados. Los residuos de la fabricación industrial y los desechos de nuestra actividad cotidiana se acumulan como parte de un proceso de contaminación y desgaste. Los diseñadores son responsables de la elección de los materiales y técnicas que intervienen en la fabricación de los bienes de consumo y deben estar preparados para responder a la necesidad acuciante de incorporar la conciencia ecológica en la práctica del diseño. Diseño eco-experimental ...