--- product_id: 102515368 title: "The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals" price: "C$10717" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/102515368-the-materials-sourcebook-for-design-professionals store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # 450 vivid illustrations 100+ material types detailed 6 major material groups covered The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals **Price:** C$10717 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📘 Unlock the future of design with every page turned! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals - **How much does it cost?** C$10717 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/102515368-the-materials-sourcebook-for-design-professionals) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Master Every Material:** Comprehensive insights on Metal, Plastic, Wood, Plant, Animal, and Mineral materials. - • **Innovate with Confidence:** Leverage cutting-edge high-tech material developments to push design boundaries. - • **Trusted by Pros & Students:** 4.8-star rated essential reference for design professionals and design school elites alike. - • **Visual Learning Powerhouse:** 450 vibrant illustrations make complex material properties instantly accessible. - • **Industry-Proven Applications:** Real-world examples across industries ensure practical, inspired design decisions. ## Overview The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals by Thames & Hudson is a definitive guide featuring over 100 material types across six key groups, enriched with 450 detailed illustrations. It empowers designers to innovate confidently by understanding traditional and high-tech materials, making it an indispensable resource for both seasoned professionals and design students. ## Description An indispensable reference for design professionals on selecting and using materials in new ways to make their designs ever more efficient and effectiveToday’s technological advancements have resulted in traditional materials being used in increasingly innovative ways; designers are able to push the materials they use to their limits. Understanding these materials helps designers make inspired, practical decisions with confidence. The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals provides comprehensive, accurate information about the basic materials with which designers work on a daily basis, as well as a complete breakdown of new and exciting developments in high-tech materials. This inspiring and useful book is organized into six main sections on all the major design material groups: Metal, Plastic, Wood, Plant, Animal, and Mineral. Each section is broken down into chapters examining individual types of material within each larger group. Nearly one hundred material types are featured, each one supported by examples of how it can be used in a variety of industries, an outline of its most desirable properties, and details about its form and texture. With 450 vibrant illustrations and a clear and accessible layout, this long-term reference tool covers everything designers need to know about the materials they use habitually so they can continue to use them better. Review: Stunning - An amazing and fundamental book to industrial designers. Great content, diagramming, and images. Review: Excellent textbook - A textbook for a friend in design school in Milan, it will serve his needs admirably. ## Features - Thames & Hudson ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #552,121 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,684 in Design & Fashion (Books) #6,799 in Engineering & Technology (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 102 Reviews | ## Images ![The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RrSmBRpHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning *by P***I on 3 January 2021* An amazing and fundamental book to industrial designers. Great content, diagramming, and images. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent textbook *by S***. on 9 March 2021* A textbook for a friend in design school in Milan, it will serve his needs admirably. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente *by C***A on 7 October 2019* Buen libro para buscar referencias de diseño ## Frequently Bought Together - The Materials Sourcebook for Design Professionals - Manufacturing Processes for Design Professionals - Manufacturing Processes for Textile and Fashion Design Professionals --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/102515368-the-materials-sourcebook-for-design-professionals](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/102515368-the-materials-sourcebook-for-design-professionals) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*