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Materials and Design
The Art and Science of Material Selection in Product Design
by Michael F. Ashby, Kara Johnson · 3rd Edition · 2014 · Butterworth-Heinemann / Elsevier
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A comprehensive guide to selecting and applying materials in design, connecting material properties, manufacturing processes, aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability.
Title: Materials and Design
Subtitle: The Art and Science of Material Selection in Product Design
Author / Editor: Michael F. Ashby, Kara Johnson
Type: Book / Materials & Design Reference
Edition: 3rd Edition
Year: 2014
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann / Elsevier
ISBN: 978-0-08-098205-2
Slug: materials-and-design
Summary
The book explores how materials influence design decisions and how designers can systematically select materials according to technical, aesthetic, environmental, economic, and functional requirements. It includes material profiles covering properties, applications, processing methods, and sustainability considerations.
Key takeaways
- 1.Material selection should respond to both functional and aesthetic requirements.
- 2.Material properties strongly influence design possibilities and performance.
- 3.Manufacturing and processing methods should be considered during material selection.
- 4.Materials can influence the form and visual language of a design.
- 5.Sustainability should be incorporated into material-selection decisions.
- 6.Material selection can be approached systematically using performance criteria.
- 7.New and emerging materials can expand the possibilities of design.
- 8.Understanding material behavior helps designers make more informed decisions.
- 9.Materiality can contribute to the emotional and sensory qualities of designed objects and environments.
- 10.Effective material selection balances performance, appearance, cost, processing, and environmental impact.
CreaCore Insight
Materials are not simply finishes applied at the end of a project; they can actively shape form, performance, construction, appearance, and sustainability from the earliest stages of design.
Practical application
Useful for architectural material selection, façade and interior material studies, product design, construction-material research, sustainable design, material specifications, and evaluating materials based on performance and aesthetic criteria.
Good to know
Who it's for: Architecture Students, Architects, Industrial Designers, Product Designers, Materials Engineers, Design Professionals
ISBN: 978-0-08-098205-2
Topics
Materials Material Selection Product Design Material Properties Manufacturing Sustainability Materiality Aesthetics Industrial Design Material Innovation