Design for people. The principles of industrial design. Dreyfus G.

In everyday life, we interact with many objects, the convenience and functionality of which we perceive for granted. Meanwhile, the creation of almost each of them was preceded by inconspicuous, but long and painstaking work. A significant part of this work was done by representatives of an amazing profession - industrial designers. What exactly are they doing? What is the specifics of their work? Why do the comfort and satisfaction of the life of a modern person depend on the results of their labor? You will receive answers to these and other questions from one of the pioneers of industrial design - Henry Dreyfus (1904–1972). Having developed, among other things, the design of popular models of the phone and vacuum cleaner, the ocean liner and the transatlantic aircraft, he had a tremendous influence on the mass culture of the 20th century.

In this book, Dreyfus sums up of many years of work, describes the fundamental principles of industrial design, shares funny stories from professional life and gives forecasts for the future.

The book is illustrated by drawings of the author and photographs of his work. In Russian is published for the first time.