* Many people asked me if I have a plan for an English version. A short answer is yes. (I was actually writing the book in both languages simultaneously until I realized that I was never going to finish any of them.) The second edition will be in English. I plan to keep the drafts here so check back regularly for updates. Questions, feedback, and comments are always welcome.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ON HOW TO BEGIN.. 3
PART 1 THOUGHTS
1. ORDINARY THINGS HAVE SURPRISINGLY INTERESTING FORMS.. 10
- Form is everywhere
- Observation: finding form
- Same form, different point of view
2. OUR EXPRESSION BELONGS TO THE DOMAIN OF REPRESENTATION.. 19
- Beyond the visible
- On copying
- Some visualization systems
3. ABSTRACTION IS A METHOD.. 28
- Image and concept
- Concept, tools for expression
4. DESIGN IS A CONSCIOUS ACTIVITY.. 35
- Can elephants draw
- Our ability to stay flexible
- Early concept: setting up a goal
5. CONSIDERING DESIGN.. 41
- Design thinking
- Design education, extended
- Culture in design studios
- Your first concept model
PART 2 EXERCISES
1. FOUNDATIONS.. 48
- Syllabus
- Some principles
- Basic elements
- More components
- Form and material
- Base unit
2. METHOD AND PROCESS.. 76
- Variation and replacement
- Modular variation
- Composition
- Single principles
- Alternating methods
- Combining multiple rules
- Consequences of form
- Some notes on process
- Working drawing and process models
- Creating alternatives
- Design development: dealing with complexity
3. FROM THE PHYSICAL TO THE EXPERIENTIAL.. 106
- Form as a medium
- Realm of senses
- Towards spatial experiences
4. MORE QUESTIONS.. 114
- Value of creativity
- Medium for cognition and perception