UK Design lies between the worlds of culture and commerce, betweenpassion and profit. Design is indeed a passion for things, offeringmethods that enable them to come into being. It follows that designshould also aspire to a passion for the people who use thesethings, for their quality of life, their aspirations: a passion forbetterment. The management of design is about fostering thatpassion and linking it to the fulfilment of corporate goals andprofitability. The Design Agenda explains why it is necessary andhow it can be done. This clearly written book:
* draws on the best methods to provide practical guidance oneffective design management
* contains a unique resource guide to enable further study andresearch
* contains contemporary examples to illustrate the value of wellmanaged design
In combining practical advice with a theoretical overview the bookrepresents an ideal introductory text for a range of designstudents and an excellent source of information to middle managersin retail and manufacturing industries.
* draws on the best methods to provide practical guidance oneffective design management
* contains a unique resource guide to enable further study andresearch
* contains contemporary examples to illustrate the value of wellmanaged design
In combining practical advice with a theoretical overview the bookrepresents an ideal introductory text for a range of designstudents and an excellent source of information to middle managersin retail and manufacturing industries.
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UK Design lies between the worlds of culture and commerce, between passion and profit. Design is indeed a passion for things, offering methods that enable them to come into being. It follows that design should also aspire to a passion for the people who use these things, for their quality of life, their aspirations: a passion for betterment.
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What Is Design?
The Value of Design.
Corporate Design Strategies.
Design and the Organisation.
Design Audits.
Design Management--Setting the Agenda.
Resource Guide.
Index.
The Value of Design.
Corporate Design Strategies.
Design and the Organisation.
Design Audits.
Design Management--Setting the Agenda.
Resource Guide.
Index.
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UK Design lies between the worlds of culture and commerce, between passion and profit. Design is indeed a passion for things, offering methods that enable them to come into being. It follows that design should also aspire to a passion for the people who use these things, for their quality of life, their aspirations: a passion for betterment. The management of design is about fostering that passion and linking it to the fulfilment of corporate goals and profitability. The Design Agenda explains why it is necessary and how it can be done. This clearly written book:
- draws on the best methods to provide practical guidance on effective design management
- contains a unique resource guide to enable further study and research
- contains contemporary examples to illustrate the value of well managed design
Les mer
What Is Design?
The Value of Design.
Corporate Design Strategies.
Design and the Organisation.
Design Audits.
Design Management?Setting the Agenda.
Resource Guide.
Index.
This book is an introduction to design management. It embraces a range of design related topics, from the introduction of the subject of design to the definition of design disciplines. It discusses why design is important not only to a company but also to the economic, social and cultural aspects of society both nationally and internationally. The authors highlight the importance of incorporating design at all levels of corporate activity, in terms of quality, marketing, technology and production. They offer ways in which companies should develop design policies and design strategies. The book provides students of design management and marketing with an ideal introductory text on design management, offering a theoretical overview with plenty of practical advice. Middle managers in retail and manufacturing industries will find the book a useful source of information on the management of design.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780471941064
Publisert
1995-01-30
Utgiver
Vendor
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Vekt
595 gr
Høyde
236 mm
Bredde
158 mm
Dybde
24 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
320