This comprehensive review opens with the history of industrial design from the mass production of the industrial revolution to the technical advances of tomorrow and features key designers such as Charles and Ray Eames, Raymond Loewy, Ettore Sottass and Ron Arad. An exhaustive survey of the materials used in industrial design provides limitless inspiration for designers, while clarifying both the potential and restrictions of different materials. The influence of information technology on design conception has given rise to unprecedented innovation, and this volume explains how technology from cad to robotics is exponentially expanding the possibilities for design. The last chapter posits that environment friendly design can be as good for business as it is for planet earth. With 300 illustrationq including archival images, blueprints, historical documents, and photographs of industrial locations, this essential reference is ideal for design professionals, architects, students, and design aficionados.