{"product_id":"9781350467965","title":"Designing with Waste Materials Craft, Process and Beauty","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDesigning with Waste Materials\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraft, Process and Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDavid Bramston\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Industrial Design \/ Product\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaking a step towards changing the future of sustainable design, this book explores the innovative world of creative possibilities hidden within waste materials.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDesigning with Waste Materials\u003c\/i\u003e showcases how discarded, redundant, and surplus materials can transform into a new global design language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRenowned designer and educator Dave Bramston outlines the art of understanding different materials and unlocking their untapped potential. He challenges the conventional notion of waste, suggesting that rejected materials are often misunderstood rather than inherently inappropriate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough engaging global case studies, striking images, and insightful examples, this book offers practical wisdom and inspiration. Experienced practitioners share their knowledge, demonstrating how waste materials can drive creativity and beauty. Designers are empowered to explore diverse material, and learn how experimental play and hands-on exploration can redefine design processes, allowing for unexpected and stunning results.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn essential companion to unleashing creativity, fostering responsibility, and breaking free from the ordinary by embracing the opportunities found by incorporating waste materials into design practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDavid Bramston\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Design, Environmental Design Department, School of Architecture and Design, CUMT Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, China.  He has conducted workshops throughout China, UK and USA using waste materials and has developed a global network of contacts, including individual designers, organisations and companies, specialising in waste materials.  His previous books for Bloomsbury\/AVA include \u003ci\u003eIdea Searching \u003c\/i\u003e(2008)\u003ci\u003e, Material Thoughts \u003c\/i\u003e(2009)\u003ci\u003e, Visual Conversations \u003c\/i\u003e(2010) and \u003ci\u003eIdea Searching for Design \u003c\/i\u003e(2016).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e04 February 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Visual Arts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350467965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51669798846604,"sku":"9781350467965","price":31.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_62173eda-9483-4d42-9004-33c60c67d31a.jpg?v=1785204203","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781350467965","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}