The desire to create is a characteristic feature of humans - and the starting point of this activity is materials. 

Materials are shaped into components, components are assembled, and the surfaces of the whole undergo further processing and improvements in order to create the product. The book explores the role of materials and production in product design.

Contents:

• What influences product design?
• Materiality, design, and creativity
• Materials: everything around us
• Production: shaping, connecting, and surfaces
• Form follows material
• Material selection
• Materials and sustainability
• New materials.

The book includes exercises as well as a practical reference guide for inspiration (Material profiles, Shaping process profiles, Connection method profiles, Surface processing method profiles).