After the baptism of the first examination, how much do you remember the basics of design history theory? In the professional Q&A session of the re-examination, some schools will test your mastery of these basic knowledge. For example, the influence of the Bauhaus on modern design and modern education, the relationship between art and design, the social responsibility of designers, etc. Compared with last year's exam-taking status, I believe you will have more thinking and understanding when you look at the content of the textbook at this time.
"Design in Design" [Japanese] Kenya Hara.
In this book, the author not only understands the theory of design, but also goes deep into the level of philosophy and culture, shares his unique design concepts and skills, and shows his unique design philosophy. The exhibition "RE-DESIGN: Redesigning Everyday Objects in the 21st Century" mentioned in the book reveals the infinite possibilities of "everyday life". The author emphasizes that the source of design lies in life, and pursues to explore the essence of things. This requires designers to re-examine things and dig deeper into the essence of design, a process that is inseparable from in-depth thinking and keen observation of life. Kenya Hara's design inspiration is drawn from daily life.
As you read this book, you can focus on the design concepts and see it as a treasure trove of inspiration for designers, as well as as a microcosm of contemporary Japanese design. Whether you are a researcher of design theory, a first-line designer, or a reader interested in Japanese design, this book is a valuable resource not to be missed.
Introduction to Design and Culture, Penny Spark.
This book details the history of modern and postmodern design from 1900 to the present day, in the context of international culture, society and economy. The book delves into new themes of postmodernism and design, the combination of technology and design, and the relationship between identity and design. In particular, the author focuses on the development of design discourse and traces its evolution through various social periods and movements. In discussing the issues of design and culture, the author focuses on mass consumption and mass production, as well as the interrelationship between design and modernity and postmodernity.
Reading this book can help us understand the driving forces behind 20th-century design styles and emphasize the importance of design discourse. This has a great enlightening effect on the contemporary construction of the "Chinese design" system and its significance. If the question of the development of Chinese design is involved in the re-examination, the ideas in the book can provide more profound and academic support for our answers.
The Psychology of Design Donald A. Norman.
The Psychology of Design book delves into usability and product ergonomics, and teaches you how to accurately grasp the user experience of your products. Starting from design examples in daily life, it always emphasizes the concept of human-centered design, and integrates multidisciplinary approaches such as cognitive psychology and behavior into design. This book not only focuses on the problems that the design process brings to users, but also focuses on the ways to solve them. Through a large number of case studies, the author reminds designers to pay attention to and gain insight into people's real needs. At the same time, it also leads the public to become a more perceptive observer, not only to see bad design, but also to learn to appreciate the beauty of good design.
"Citizen Designer" Stephen Heller, Veronica Weiner.
Voices of Design: 40 In-Depth Interviews and Reflections is a collection of 40 fascinating essays and interviews covering a wide range of social, professional, political and cultural topics. These topics include commercial packaging, game design, school violence, the social responsibility of advertising, and the impact of design in improving the environment. This book delves into the impact and challenges that the current cultural environment of commercial-driven, over-packaging, and global consumption poses to designers.
This book answers some important questions for designers: How does design reflect social and political change? How can designers make a greater social impact while serving their clients? When do designers need to take responsibility for the actions of their clients? What principles and positions should designers adhere to?
When it comes to design ethics, this book not only cites the classic work "Design for the Real World", but also provides readers with more specific elaboration and reflections. It leads us to think about how to design socially responsible, how to integrate ethical concepts into design, and how to play a positive role in design to bring more positive impact to society and the environment.
By reading this book, designers can gain deeper insights and inspiration to better respond to today's complex and changing social and cultural environment. Whether you're just starting out in design or already have a lot of experience in the field, this book will provide you with valuable food for thought and inspiration.
Immaterial Societies: Design, Culture and Technology in the Post-Industrial World, edited by Mark Diani.
This is an anthology in which authors from different backgrounds delve into postmodern society and its immateriality. Some of them explain the connotation of the immaterial society, while others delve into the fundamental changes of design in the immaterial society, and how it has influenced contemporary technology and culture, and gradually become central. There are also authors who focus on how design and art can be integrated into each other, becoming a bridge between science and art. In addition, some authors have addressed the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital society. At the heart of all these discussions, however, is design. Through this book, readers can gain an in-depth understanding of the evolution of design concepts in a post-industrial society, and gain more inspiration and reflection when discussing design development trends and immaterial design topics.