Defined by design : the surprising power of hidden gender, age, and body bias in everyday products and places
Anthony, Kathryn H.2017
Book
A leader in innovative design and architecture illustrates the many biases hidden in the designs of everyday products and spaces and argues for more diversity.
Main title:
Defined by design : the surprising power of hidden gender, age, and body bias in everyday products and places / Kathryn H. Anthony ; forward by Eric Schmidt.
Author:
Anthony, Kathryn H., authorSchmidt, Eric, 1955 April 27-, author of introduction, etc
Imprint:
Amherst, New York : Prometheus Books, 2017.©2017
Collation:
320 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Part 1. FASHION DESIGN -- 1. Skin tight: clothing and fashion design -- Part 2. PRODUCT DESIGN -- 2. Play at your own risk: designing products for children -- 3. Big toys for big boys and girls: high tech and high touch -- 4. Wrap rage: product, furniture, and industrial design -- 5. Too close for comfort: The design of public transportation -- Part 3. BUILDING DESIGN -- 6. A taboo topic: restroom revolution -- 7. Helpful or harmful to your health? The design of your home or neighborhood -- 8. Hidden power: classroom, workplace, courtroom, and corporate design -- 9. Shopping, dpending, and reaching for the stars: retail and commercial design -- 10. An apple a day: the design of healthcare settings -- 11. A call to action.
ISBN:
9781633882836 (paperback)
Dewey class:
745
Language:
English
BRN:
460476
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Art and Culture | ARTS 745 ANTH | Available |