The Nature & Aethetics of Design
David Pye
Barrie and Jenkins. London
First edition Hardback 1978
160pp
A classic text on the theory of design.
In this exposition of the many facets of good design David Pye investigates the scientific nature of function and its tenuous relationship to form. He explores the priority of economy, physical components and manufacturing technique, and he clarifies the relative utilitarian and aesthetic roles of design.
David Pye was a trained architect, furniture-maker and teacher, a theorist and accomplished wood-turner and carver.
He taught furniture design at the Royal College of Art first as a tutor from 1948 and then as a professor from 1963 until his retirement in 1974
His unsentimental writings on the nature of design and workmanship influenced a generation of designers and craft writers.
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O144870/box-pye-david/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-david-pye-1476905.html
The Nature & Aethetics of Design
David Pye
Barrie and Jenkins. London
First edition Hardback 1978
160pp
A classic text on the theory of design.
In this exposition of the many facets of good design David Pye investigates the scientific nature of function and its tenuous relationship to form. He explores the priority of economy, physical components and manufacturing technique, and he clarifies the relative utilitarian and aesthetic roles of design.
David Pye was a trained architect, furniture-maker and teacher, a theorist and accomplished wood-turner and carver.
He taught furniture design at the Royal College of Art first as a tutor from 1948 and then as a professor from 1963 until his retirement in 1974
His unsentimental writings on the nature of design and workmanship influenced a generation of designers and craft writers.
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O144870/box-pye-david/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-david-pye-1476905.html
