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How Design Makes Us Think PB: And Feel and Do Things,Used
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thought provoking, beautiful, and superbly created. Paula Scher, Partner, PentagramInsightful and accessible, Sean Adams tackles design from every angle and every medium.Jennifer Morla, President and Creative Director, Morla DesignAIGA medalist and former AIGA National President Sean Adams visually explores design principles and theory that affect the way we think and how we behave.Design is everywhere. Its visceral. Its intellectual. Its emotional. While we often discuss the aesthetics of design, we don't always dig deeper into the ways design can overtly, or covertly, influence how we feel and act.In How Design Makes Us Think, AIGA awardwinning graphic designer Sean Adams walks us through the power of design to attract attention and convey meaning. Through hundreds of examples across design principles, from graphic design to industrial design to architecture, Adams illustrates how design can inspire, provoke, amuse, anger, or reassure us, or subtly or consciously influence our thoughts and behavior.The book also delves into the sociological, psychological, and historical reasons for our responses to design, offering practitioners and clients alike a new appreciation of their responsibility to create design with the best intentions. How Design Makes Us Think is an essential read for designers, educators, advertisers, psychology enthusiasts, marketing professionals, and anyone who wants to understand how the design around us makes us think, feel, and do things.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'How Design Makes Us Think'? A: The book explores how design principles and theory influence our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, emphasizing the emotional and intellectual aspects of design.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Sean Adams, an AIGA award-winning graphic designer and former AIGA National President.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the psychological and sociological impacts of design, the responsibility of designers to create meaningful work, and the ways design can provoke various emotional responses.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'How Design Makes Us Think' published? A: The book was published on February 23, 2021.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-designers? A: Yes, it is accessible to a wide audience, including educators, advertisers, psychology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding the impact of design.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the power of design, its influence on behavior, and the importance of intention in creating impactful designs.
- Q: Are there practical examples included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes hundreds of examples across various design fields, such as graphic design, industrial design, and architecture.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable read for designers? A: It provides insights into the deeper implications of design work and encourages designers to consider the broader impact of their creations.