Industrial Design Reference & Specification Book

The Industrial Design Reference & Specification Book is the first book to gather all the essential pieces of information industrial designers need on a daily basis in one concise handbook. Its a reference youll turn to over and over again to efficiently create designs that work, last, and minimize unnecessary risk. To make designs that work and endure (and are also legal), designers need to knowor be able to findan endless number of details. Whether its what kind of glue needs to be used on a certain surface, metric equivalents, thread sizes, or how to apply for a patent, these details are essential and must be readily available so designers can create successful products efficiently.These pages are filled with information that is critical to successful product design, including information on:Measurement conversionsTrademark and copyright standardsPatents and product-related intellectual property rights/standardsSetting up files for prototyping and production runsManufacturing and packaging options to optimize the designThe Industrial Design Reference & Specification Bookis an essential resource for any industrial or product designer. The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook.