The book examines the material environment of a person, which largely shapes our everyday, everyday environment. It talks about how certain technical devices came into being, how they influenced our “material” environment. The process of artistic design of new technology is revealed in a simple and accessible form, and the formation of industrial and graphic design is described. Much attention is paid to the information support of communication means - the technology of the new millennium. Numerous facts are presented related to the “arrangement” of the domestic sphere and the changes that technology has made to the world around us. The material presented in this book has been tested many times. But since the possibility of technical errors still exists, the publisher cannot guarantee the absolute accuracy and correctness of the information provided. In this regard, the publisher is not responsible for possible errors associated with the use of the book.