Design Theory

20 additional methods, three new case studies, and a new chapter introducing life-centred design. The book introduces the reader to the changing role of design as a way of thinking and a framework for solving complex problems and achieving systemic change

Design innovation and Integration is more than just a toolkit, it is a guidebook for the industry leaders of tomorrow. If you are looking to grow your influence and create an environment in which design innovation can flourish, then this book is for you.

The Umami Strategy proposes a novel approach that will help you build and execute an experience strategy that is inspirational, aspirational and motivational.

We think, feel and talk in metaphors. Why not use them for design? Feeling down? Cheer up!

This book provides frameworks and theories at a more operational level, which can guide those interested in designing for particular play experiences at a hands-on level.

This book explains the basic sketching techniques and decisions more in depth and provides much more step-by-step example drawings.

'Rethinking Users' introduces a radical new approach that questions some of our most fundamental ideas about the nature of user experience.

The book is a critical look at the design world with its various design disciplines and how these have developed in the past 10 years. 'Made in China, Designed in California, Criticised in Europe' is for professional designers that care about design.

This book offers a detailed overview of both theory and practical methods to become culture sensitive in the 21st century design culture.

What is inspiration? Can there be a method for finding inspiration? This book is both a guide to and a source of inspiration.

Products that Flow is een ongewoon boek over gewone producten die ons dagelijks omringen. Hoe kunnen we als ontwerper, ondernemer, marketeer en gebruiker duurzamer omgaan met deze verbruiksproducten?

In this revised edition (2020) of Delft Design Guide, you will find 11 perspectives on design, 6 models that describe how design works as an activity, 12 approaches that describe part of the design process, and 68 design methods.

A practical book for practitioners and non-practitioners alike interested in better service delivery, this book is the definitive new guide to designing services that work for users.

Design practices increasingly appeal to public organizations as a new and promising approach, but how can we make collaboration between designers and public sector innovators successful?

Revolutionary theory on services, diving into the DNA of services and vocalizing a framework that forms the foundation of each service.

DESIGN ROADMAPPING is for anyone interested in design, strategy and innovation, and its wonderful combinations. For those who dare to create a future vision, frame the time pacing and map the pathways towards it.

Be inspired by the fresh approaches that design can bring to today’s problems.

This book targets a broad audience and context of augmented reality, focusing at present and future societal impact and value of Augmented Reality. It contains an augmented layer, providing an interactive experience and additional information.

Typographic guidelines are hard to remember. With this book you don’t have to remember every single one of them. The book contains a number of tricks that designers need to know and understand.

Design is now the key driver of innovation and change within organizations across the globe. Learn how, when and why to use design to drive change in your organization.

This book proposes eight strategic design practices for design professionals who seek to grow or have already grown into a more strategic role in innovation.

Many designs that appear in today’s society will circulate and encounter audiences of many different cultures and languages. The Politics of Design enhances your visual literacy for communication beyond borders and cultures.

This inspirational book helps the reader to become an innovation leader in creating for the common good. It’s packed with 21 real-life projects that span many sectors of society.

You need an adventurous mindset in order to grow businesses that last. This book focuses on emerging practices at the intersection of business strategy, research and design.