This book deconstructs the design and functional elements and innovations of 100 extremely successful and groundbreaking products. The author profiles them in a succinct bulleted manner, working off the successful format of Universal Principals of Design that it provides consistent types of information in a concise format. Allowing readers to quickly find and understand the workings behind the essential details, some of which made these products stand out and thrive in the crowded marketplace, and some that did not meet their expectations. Every product has a range of elements and even in some successful new designs, there are elements that don't work as well as the designer had hoped. By examining both the good and the bad, readers walk away with an enlightened view of some of today's groundbreaking work.
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FuBar Functional Utility Bar |
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HomeHero Kitchen Fire Extinguisher |
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Hug Salt and Pepper Shakers |
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Natural Nurser Baby Bottle |
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Remote Control --- Series 1 |
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Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner |
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| Contributors |
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| References |
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| Index |
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| Acknowledgments |
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William Lidwell is an artist, author, and entrepreneur. He splits his time between writing, consulting, and working on bizarre design projects at the Stuff Creators Design Studio. William is a regular columnist for O'Reilly's Make Magazine and author of the book Universal Principles of Design.
