Defined by Design
This wide-ranging overview of design in everyday life demonstrates how design shapes our lives in ways most of us would never imagine. The author, a leading expert in social and psychological issues in design, uncovers the gender, age, and body biases inherent in the designs of common products and living spaces that we all routinely use. From the schools our children attend and the buildings we work in to ill-fitting clothes and one-size-fits-all seating in public transportation, restaurants, and movie theaters, we are surrounded by an artificial environment that can affect our comfort, our self-image, and even our health. Defined by Design aims to teach readers to recognize the hidden biases in certain products and places and to work for more intelligent and healthy design in all areas of life.
Author Kathryn H. Anthony
ISBN 9781633882836
Category Design Books