TY - BOOK AU - Thompson, Rob TI - Product and Furniture Design SN - 9780500289198 U1 - DSGN PY - 2011/// CY - . PB - Thames & Hudson KW - Design KW - Furniture design KW - Product design N1 - Here is one the first books in a new series built on the authority of Rob Thompson’s highly acclaimed Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals. Clearly presented and highly detailed, each book is organized into three easily referenced parts: forming, joining, and finishing. An explanation of each manufacturing process provides a full technical description; analysis of typical applications; and information on cost, speed, and environmental impact. Step-by-step case studies show a product or component being manufactured by a leading international supplier. Photographs of geometry, detail, color, and surface finish complete the practical information ER -