Metals (Materials for Inspirational Design)

Metals (Materials for Inspirational Design)
by Chris Lefteri

Metals (Materials for Inspirational Design)
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Author: Chris Lefteri
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-05-04
ISBN: 2880467624
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: RotoVision

Book Reviews of Metals (Materials for Inspirational Design)

Book Review: Nice starting point...
Summary: 3 Stars

There were some very beautiful processes and materials that I didn't know about until I saw it in this book (such as metal foam, inflatable steel, etc.). There were also a few things that I felt didn't need to be in the book like commonly known metals such as gold, silver, copper, brass, and aluminum and very common processes like laser cutting (which was in there twice, in different chapters).

The book also has very beautiful photographs of products and the materials. Almost every page featured a product that illustrates the material or process. There is a quick info chart for each material and process that gives the pros and cons and common uses as well as a website.

When I bought this book I thought it was going to be a very in depth look at new and innovative uses for metal and new manufacturing processes for forming metal, but it's more of a book of things to google. I think it would be more valuable if there were pictures of the actual process they're talking about rather than one big pretty photo of the finished product.

Summary of Metals (Materials for Inspirational Design)

Metals continues in the tradition of the 'Materials' series by bringing to people?s attention a range of inspirational products and materials that challenge the boundaries of traditional application. It will include both everyday and familiar products and those that are new, exciting and unexpected.


Hugely visual and easily Metals introduces each application with authorial comment as well as interviews with the designers and manufacturers. Examples are featured from the areas of packaging, product design, and architecture. This is coupled with detailed technical specification tables, an internal index which points the way to linked pages of interest, as well as an extended glossary and resources section, for more in-depth study.


Acclaim for the Materials for Inspirational Design series
... which also includes Wood, Glass, Ceramics and Plastic

"The books have a clean look with white space and big beautiful imagery. For this type of reference book it's perfect. The accessible layout encourages even a layperson to find out what kaleidoscope glass, new form plastic or Bendywood can do." Blueprint

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