En esta obra John Heskett transforma nuestra visión del diseño mostrándonos su importancia en nuestra vida cotidiana, desde la cuchara que utilizamos en el desayuno, al coche en el que nos movemos y el equipamiento médico que salva nuestras vidas. El diseño combina la utilidad y el significado en forma de objetos prácticos
A treatise on the role of design in modern society. The writing needs better proofreading and editing, but his arguments are insightful. I especially liked his chapters on Environments, Identities, and Systems.
Nice little book on design theory. The geologic/alluvial analogy to design styles, practices and values is really helpful. Very nice "Further reading" section, got a few hints to other lesser known books.