Materials that change color for intelligent design

Abstract

This chapter introduces key issues on the use of materials that change color as a design theme to experiment with its potential. It addresses issues such as the significance of color in design, design approaches toward and meaning attributed to dynamic color, theoretical implications and changes in design methodologies in the face of new tools and finally, technical and economic considerations useful for designers. Various design examples that address some of these key issues are presented. © The Author(s) 2014.