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Design is the legacy of thought but what is the legacy of design when plastics materials are specified? This chapter explores plastics in design through the experience of a leading British designer who has worked in the industry for over 40 years. From analysis of his designs, it considers plastics prejudice in designing and manufacturing circles, reasons for this prejudice, and ways of combining plastics with other materials to create high-end products that will ultimately appeal to the consumer. The chapter evidences the importance of analysing material choices thoroughly at the early design stages and of using plastics only when they are the best, rather than cheapest, design solution to fabrication. It concludes that plastics appropriately used can make better use of the world’s resources than traditional materials.
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Conran, S. (2020). Deplastification?. In: Lambert, S. (eds) Provocative Plastics. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-55882-6_5
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