From participatory architecture to interaction design; the question of how design accommodates use is driving inquiry in many creative fields. Expanding utility to embrace people’s everyday experience brings new promises for the social role of design. But this is nothing new. As the essays assembled in this collection show; interest in the elusive realm of the user was an essential part of architecture and design throughout the twentieth century. Use Matters is the first to assemble this alternative history; from the bathroom to the city; from ergonomics to cybernetics; and from Algeria to East Germany. It argues that the user is not a universal but a historically constructed category of twentieth-century modernity that continues to inform architectural practice and thinking in often unacknowledged ways.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Scott B. WilliamsThese books are never a disappointment I was little tid bits of information to learn2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Brilliantly written and informativeBy Winnie S.This brilliantly written book is quite informative regarding the history of both Stanhope and Byram. The spectacular photographs truly depict life now and as it was many years ago. As a contributor of a few photographs; I am proud that I was able to provide a small amount of assistance to Jennifer during her creation of this masterpiece!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. wonderful memories; great photosBy D.GilkesonThis book is so well written. So proud to own a copy. Filled with alot of local history ( some of which I never knew before); wonderful memories; great photos . Many thanks to Jennifer for letting all of us contribute our bits and pieces of area information. Im very greatful to have been included.