{"product_id":"the-materials-sourcebook-for-design-professionals-9780500518540","title":"The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday's technological advancements have resulted in traditional materials being used in increasingly innovative ways; designers are able to push the materials they use to their limits. Understanding these materials helps designers make inspired, practical decisions with confidence. \u003cem\u003eThe Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals\u003c\/em\u003e provides comprehensive, accurate information about the basic materials with which designers work on a daily basis, as well as a complete breakdown of new and exciting developments in high-tech materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring and useful book is organized into six main sections on all the major design material groups: Metal, Plastic, Wood, Plant, Animal, and Mineral. Each section is broken down into chapters examining individual types of material within each larger group. Nearly one hundred material types are featured, each one supported by examples of how it can be used in a variety of industries, an outline of its most desirable properties, and details about its form and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 450 vibrant illustrations and a clear and accessible layout, this long-term reference tool covers everything designers need to know about the materials they use habitually so they can continue to use them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThompson, Rob:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eRob Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e is an internationally recognized expert on materials for design. He has helped develop a range of products for global clients, including LG Electronics, Panasonic and Nokia, where he was formerly Principal Designer. He has taught at the Royal College of Art and Central Saint Martins, London.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThompson, Martin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Thompson\u003c\/strong\u003e has received D\u0026amp;AD, Campaign Press, One Show and British Lion awards for his advertising photography. He has worked on major campaigns, including Volvo, Sainsbury's, Volkswagen, Toyota, Sharwoods and Chivas Regal.","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50631232749842,"sku":"9780500518540","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_692abd6b-3b0a-4aca-b75a-432d43371d39.jpg?v=1732766315","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-materials-sourcebook-for-design-professionals-9780500518540","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}