Our world is developing in the fast lane, getting more complex by the second. What challenges are pace and complexity bringing for product design? Rapidly shrinking resources and ever fiercer global competition are in any case forcing us to re-think the entire design process. What significance do form, function, feel and appearance have? Is the only important factor the constant drive to make it new at all costs, or is the aim rather to marry the tried-and-tested and the innovative and establish an efficient link, a working relationship between them? Arman Emami has set out with the intention of writing short, clear and entertaining texts. The book comprises a comprehensive view of relevant matters relating to industrial design. Development steps from idea to mass production are described gradually and supported by illustrated examples of good practices. A working compendium not only for design students and young designers, but also a guide book for creative lateral thinkers, product and marketing managers and all those who are interested in intelligent design. Complex processes are displayed in an entertaining and easily understandable way.

In 2005 Arman Emami founded EMAMIDESIGN in Berlin. Over 40 products have been developed and 23 patents registered since the set-up. Emami has received some 50 international awards for his creative designs, including the prestigious red dot award (best of the best), the iF Design Award (gold), the Good Design Award in Japan and in the USA and the German Design Award.