'One of the only books on the subject and directly applicable across several modules and levels.' - Matt Bassett, Coventry University

In this, the first product design book devoted purely to styling, Peter Dabbs helps students and professionals to understand how to style their own consumer-focused products.

Providing a clear and simple breakdown of the stages in the styling process, Product Design Styling is packed with:
Annotated illustrations
Photographs of industry examples
Modified images showing proportions, silhouettes and lines

The clear text and visual examples guide you through a structured professional styling process that has been broken down into digestible stages. Each stage examines and illustrates what designers should be focusing on, how to evaluate what has been designed, and how to then optimize it if required. You will also learn how to analyse and critique the styling of competitors, as well as your own work, and use this awareness to confidently produce superior designs in less time.

About the Author
Peter Dabbs is a practising product designer. As a Masters student in Consumer Product Design he won 1st prize in the D&AD global product design competition. He has worked at Dyson since 2010.

Reviews
One of the only books on the subject and directly applicable across several modules and levels. * Matt Bassett - Coventry University *
The book usefully highlights the value and importance of styling within the design process, which is so often viewed negatively. It encourages the reader to practice their skills as they work through the sections - with practical exercises at the end of sections to test out styling ideas. The inclusion of learning objectives and chapter summaries really helps to support the practical nature of the topic well - making the book feel like a guided journey through developing knowledge and skills as you go. Key quotes from leading design practitioners within each section help to lock the subject into real-world-practice. There are some useful links made between functionality, styling, user perception and expectation. These are valuable in clearly placing styling within the framework of 'good' design practice. Towards the end of the book, the slightly shorter sections examining line, surface, colour, materials and finish provides very practical guidance that can be readily applied to any project. * JON SPRUCE - MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY *



Book Information
ISBN 9781786277848
Author Peter Dabbs
Format Paperback
Page Count 160
Imprint Laurence King Publishing
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 820g
Dimensions(mm) 280mm * 216mm * 20mm