Furniture Design (IE 318)

Designed to teach the aesthetic as well as the construction of residential furniture, this book covers the design process as it relates to furniture design, basic materials, hardware, joinery, finishes, and how pieces are constructed for a particular space. Available through Fairchild Books ID Library (login required).

Takes an in-depth look at design processes, with twenty-five depictions of "the making of" products from a wide variety of industries including furniture design, transportation design, and household appliances. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, it pairs clear explanations of every design concept with visual examples of the concepts applied in practice. From the "80/20" rule to chunking, from baby-face bias to Occam's razor, and from self-similarity to storytelling, every major design concept is defined and illustrated for readers to expand their knowledge. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

Provides a framework for thinking about design that minimizes environmental degradation. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

A comprehensive survey of best practices and innovative solutions in universal design. Available through ProQuest Ebook Central (login required).

"Industrial Arts Design" by William H. Varnum is a textbook of practical methods for designing furniture and household goods, written in the early 20th century and reflecting the Arts & Crafts style popular at the time. This comprehensive guide focuses on the principles of industrial design, specifically for materials such as wood, clay, and metals, and aims to bridge the gap between design theory and practical application in the industrial arts. Full text available for free online (open access).

From history to theory to technology, Furniture Design offers a comprehensive survey of the essential craft- and practice-related aspects of furniture design, covering material specifications, green design, digital design, fabrication technologies, and more.

Describes more than 30 manufacturing processes, from the traditional and established to cutting-edge technologies.

Offers a behind-the-scenes look into the inspirations and creative process of furniture designers around the world. Original plans, sketches, visuals, interim drawings, and presentations show how designers presented their ideas and solved problems. Each of the 50 featured design projects are shown in full detail, from concept to completion.

Explores the changing relationship between designers and users and considers various design methodologies and practices, including user research, hacking, open-source development, and the maker culture.

Explains over seventy manufacturing processes with full technical descriptions; analyses of the typical applications, design opportunities, and considerations each process offers; information on cost, speed, and environmental impact; and manufacturing case studies.

Provides a complete visual guide to making furniture, ranging from furniture styles and dimensions to joinery. Covers kitchen cabinets, dining tables, desks, bookcases, chests, and more.

A catalog furniture you can build yourself easily, or buy or adapt, all of which can be folded or knocked down, stacked, inflated or [ecologically responsibly] recycled or thrown away.

Woodworker Peter Korn explores the nature and rewards of creative practice.

A Scandinavian furniture designer offers insight into his thinking about sitting and explains the philosophy that informs his pioneering chairs.