{"product_id":"the-materials-sourcebook-for-design-professionals-hardcover","title":"The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRob Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartin Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday's technological advancements have resulted in traditional materials being used in increasingly innovative ways; designers are able to push the materials they use to their limits. Understanding these materials helps designers make inspired, practical decisions with confidence. \u003cem\u003eThe Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals\u003c\/em\u003e provides comprehensive, accurate information about the basic materials with which designers work on a daily basis, as well as a complete breakdown of new and exciting developments in high-tech materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspiring and useful book is organized into six main sections on all the major design material groups: Metal, Plastic, Wood, Plant, Animal, and Mineral. Each section is broken down into chapters examining individual types of material within each larger group. Nearly one hundred material types are featured, each one supported by examples of how it can be used in a variety of industries, an outline of its most desirable properties, and details about its form and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 450 vibrant illustrations and a clear and accessible layout, this long-term reference tool covers everything designers need to know about the materials they use habitually so they can continue to use them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 544\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 11.3 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 14, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756315312416,"sku":"9780500518540","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3d5b449079d14ba115af78a18cd30987.webp?v=1780078681","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-materials-sourcebook-for-design-professionals-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}