What Is Design?: An Overview of Design in Context from Prehistory to 2000 A.D.

Researched over many years, this book answers the many questions about the purpose and content of design in our culture and the importance of the designer and the designer's role in society. As a general background for students of design, it includes all aspects of the design process including architecture, industrial and graphic design, the decorative arts and how they all relate to the fine arts. An informative and exciting journey through the ages of living with the things we have created.