Table of Contents
Preface ix
Chapter 1 A Brief History of Industrial and Interaction Design 1
Industrial Revolution 1
Computing Revolution 11
Information Revolution 14
Smartphones 15
Smart Everything 18
Chapter 2 Sensorial 21
Formgiving 22
Color, Materials, Finish <CMF) 23
Multisensorial Products 27
Addictive Action 31
Delightful Reaction 35
New Frontiers: Designing for Smell and Taste 41
An Orchestration of the Senses 45
Chapter 3 Simple 49
Tiny Tweaks 50
Physical Modes 57
Contextual Clarity 63
Smart Combinations 69
Magical Moments 76
Simple > Complex > Simplicity 82
Chapter 4 Enduring 83
Worn In 84
Quintessential 91
Tailored 97
Adaptable 105
Repairable 114
Layers of Change 119
Chapter 5 Playful 123
Provide Amusement 124
Delight with the Unexpected 132
Elevate Everyday Actions 139
Offer an Emotional Boost 145
Encourage Behavior Change 150
Path to the Playground 156
Chapter 6 Thoughtful 157
Observe People's Struggles 158
Anticipate the Context of Use 165
Concentrate on Comfort 172
Include Everyone 180
Design Is in the (Thoughtful) Details 187
Chapter 7 Sustainable 189
Enable Recycling 192
Reduce Waste 196
Provide a Second Life 205
Maximize Resources 213
Sustainability as a Process 221
Chapter 8 Beautiful 223
Beauty as Everyday 225
Beauty as Dignity 235
Beauty as Honesty 242
Beauty as Requirement 253
Chapter 9 Conclusion 255
Hybrid Education 256
Hybrid Business 257
Hybrid Designers 258
Index 259