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Zero Mass Design – A Strategy for Designing a Better Future
Sinopsis :
Zero Mass Design was conceived by Dr. David Thornburg
while teaching a class in the philosophy of design at Stanford
University.Zero Mass Design is a novel approach to Design
Thinking that approaches design with simplicity as its
fundamental goal. This slim but impactful book lays out the
principles of Zero Mass Design and adds much more. Inside
you will find practical examples, problem solving steps, and a
call to action to save the planet with functional designs that
rely on simplicity and clarity, not increasing complexity. The
book also includes an invitation to K-12 teachers on how
design can increase relevance and student engagement in any
curricular area.Albert Einstein said, &#8220Evrything should

be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.&#8221The
principles of Zero Mass Design can guide teachers and
students towards this goal. With inspiration from design
pioneer Buckminster Fuller, the Bauhaus Movement, and
designs from across the world, this book is a helpful
companion to anyone seeking to improve their design skills
with an eye towards elegant functionality.David
Thornburg&#8217own patents, designs, and design
inspirations provide real world validation of the concept of Zero
Mass Design.&#8220Icommend this important book as an
original and powerful approach to problem solving. I hope that
it will have as much influence on you as it had on
me.&#8221&#8212teen J. Paley, inventor, entrepreneur, and
the author of The Art of Invention&#8220Daid Thornburg is
one of the giants in the history of educational computing. This
timeless book may be small but it packs a big
punch.&#8221&#8211Gary Stager, PhDDavid Thornburg is
the author of many popular books supporting modern
education including The Invent to Learn Guide to 3D Printing:
Recipes for Success, Learning to Code - An Invitation to
Computer Science Through the Art and Patterns of Nature
(Snap! and Lynx Editions), From the Campfire to the Holodeck:
Creating Engaging and Powerful 21st Century Learning
Environments, and many more.