SustainAble : a handbook of materials and applications for graphic designers and their clients / Aaris Sherin.

By:

Sherin, Aaris

Material type: Text

TextSeries: [Design field guides]Publication details: Beverly, Mass. : Rockport Publishers, c2008.Description: 192 p. : ill. col. ; 27 cmISBN:

1592534015
9781592534012

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

741.6 SHE

Contents:

Part I. Methods and theory : 1. Overview of sustainable design : What is sustainable design? ; Corporate sustainability: an emerging market ; Paying the bills with socially conscious design ; How we got here ; Best practices to design sustainability ; Theoretical framework ; Natural capitalism ; Best practices ; The problem with green washing -- 2. Sustainable motivators : Why be socially and environmentally responsible? ; Building sustainability to last ; The next best chance -- 3. The science and practice of sustainable design forestry : Forestry ; Paper production ; Printing ; Recycled paper ; Fast track to the experts ; Waste not, want not ; Sustainable packaging -- Part II. Putting it to practice : 4. Living and working sustainably : Viola Eco-Graphic Design ; Plazm Design ; GuerriniIsland ; Nau ; Monterey Bay Aquarium ; Tricycle Inc. ; Another Limited Rebellion ; Green Map System ; Two Twelve.

Summary: Sustainable design is gaining prominence as a pivotal issue for the future of contemporary practice at the best design schools and at professional design conferences. Graphic designers and their clients are increasingly demanding sustainable solutions. Designers want to address these needs when presenting their work for consideration. As businesses continue to adapt to and provide environmental solutions with their own products, they are demanding it from their creative partners, and designers need to be on the forefront of these initiatives by being well informed. This book provides the information needed to be ahead of the curve on sustainability issues, informs on sustainable applications and approaches the issue of sustainability in the areas of paper, printing, formats, materials, inks, and executions.

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	741.6 SHE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100421115
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	741.602 SHE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	2	Available		39002100433177

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Sustainable design is gaining prominence as a pivotal issue for the future of contemporary practice at the best design schools and at professional design conferences.

Graphic designers and their clients are increasingly demanding sustainable solutions. Designers want to address these needs when presenting their work for consideration. As businesses continue to adapt to and provide environmental solutions with their own products, they are demanding it from their creative partners, and designers need to be on the forefront of these initiatives by being well informed. SustainAble will provide the information they need to be ahead of the curve on sustainability issues, inform them on sustainable applications and to approach the issue of sustainability in the areas of paper, printing, formats, materials, inks, and executions.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 188) and indexes.

Sustainable design is gaining prominence as a pivotal issue for the future of contemporary practice at the best design schools and at professional design conferences. Graphic designers and their clients are increasingly demanding sustainable solutions. Designers want to address these needs when presenting their work for consideration. As businesses continue to adapt to and provide environmental solutions with their own products, they are demanding it from their creative partners, and designers need to be on the forefront of these initiatives by being well informed. This book provides the information needed to be ahead of the curve on sustainability issues, informs on sustainable applications and approaches the issue of sustainability in the areas of paper, printing, formats, materials, inks, and executions.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Introduction
Part 1 Methods and Theory
Chapter 1 Overview of Sustainable Design
What is Sustainable Design? (p. 12)
Corporate Sustainability: An Emerging Market (p. 14)
Paying the Bills with Socially Conscious Design (p. 15)
How We Got Here (p. 16)
Best Practices to Design Sustainability (p. 19)
Theoretical Framework (p. 20)
Natural Capitalism (p. 24)
Best Practices (p. 25)
The Problem with Green Washing (p. 25)
Chapter 2 Sustainable Motivators
Why Be Socially and Environmentally Responsible? (p. 26)
Building Sustainability to Last (p. 30)
The Next Best Chance (p. 36)
Chapter 3 The Science and Practice of Sustainable Design Forestry
Forestry (p. 43)
Paper Production (p. 59)
Printing (p. 66)
Recycled Paper (p. 82)
Fast Track to the Experts (p. 92)
Waste Not, Want Not (p. 96)
Sustainable Packaging (p. 102)
Part 2 Putting It to Practice
Chapter 4 Living and Working Sustainably
Viola Eco-Graphic Design (p. 115)
Plazm Design (p. 122)
GuerriniIsland (p. 126)
Nau (p. 134)
Monterey Bay Aquarium (p. 142)
Tricycle Inc. (p. 148)
Another Limited Rebellion (p. 164)
Green Map System (p. 170)
Two Twelve (p. 176)
Resources (p. 183)
Glossary (p. 186)
Endnotes (p. 188)
Designer Index (p. 189)
About the Author (p. 192)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Aaris Sherin is a freelance writer, educator, and designer. She has an MFA in graphic design from Rochester Institute of Technology and specializes in history and design research. Aaris teaches graphic design at St. Johns University in Queens, New York. She lectures frequently both in the U.S. and abroad and is published in PRINT, STEP Inside Design. Leonardo Online. and Grove Art