Summary
James Dyson recounts his education, early inventions and the development of the company that bears his name. He describes years of testing his cyclonic vacuum cleaner and the influence of art school, engineers and mentors on his work. Later chapters cover new technologies, international growth, an electric car project, farming and education.
Why read it Our view
Read it to examine how ideas develop through practical work. Dyson’s account gives you questions about what each test teaches, how mentors shape a maker’s judgment and how a company can help new engineers learn.
Written about
- James DysonAuthorDyson tells his own story in this autobiography, covering invention, product development and education.Source