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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: HigherSubject: Design and ManufactureFirst Teaching: 2018, First Exam: 2019The Higher Design & Manufacture Course Notes help teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course.Full coverage of the new Higher course specifications with list of learning intentionsAttractive layout with clear text featuresKey questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intentionWhat the examiner/assessor is looking for to help teachers & students feel secureEnd of unit material unit assessment, exam-style questions with worked answers and examiners commentary, self-assessmentCourse Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance.

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Book SynopsisThe most famous designs of the twentieth century are not those in museums, but in the marketplace - such as the Coca-Cola bottle and the McDonald's logo. Drawing on the most up-to-date scholarship, Jonathan Woodham takes a fresh look at the wider issues of design and industrial culture and explores themes such as national identity, the rise of multi-nationals, Pop and Postmodernism, and contemporary ideas of nostalgia and heritage. In the history which emerges designis clearly seen for what it is: the powerful and complex expression of aesthetic, social, economic, political, and technological forces.Trade ReviewTwentieth-Century Design is extremely thoroughly researched * Art Review, April 1997 *for a good general introduction to the subject you could not go very far wrong with Jonathan Woodham's excellent Twentieth Century Design ... Yet another example of the impressive new Oxford History of Art series. * The Bookseller *Fully and often surprisingly illustrated, carefully annotated and captioned, each combines a historical overview with a nicely opinionated individual approach. * Independent on Sunday *Woodham gives a deftly organised, extremely cool-headed account of the ideological spoon-fights behind the product ranges of modern capitalism: his range of reference and eye for detail are superb. * The Guardian *a superb piece of publishing * Rupert Christiansen, Spectator *...a valuable contribution to the field of design studies, and it deserves careful attention. Woodham is one of many intelligent writers in the new wave of British design history. His book...is likely to become a benchmark for measuring the aspirations and accomplishments of the movement. His book is a reasonable and valuable exploration of design history that is not easily falsified. - Richard Buchanan. Journal of Design History. Vol 11 1998.

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Book SynopsisA roadmap for product design professionals and students to the eight Big Ideas' in material innovation. With more than sixty case studies, Radical Matter showcases the designers and engineers who are disrupting and changing the ways products will be manufactured, distributed and consumed.Trade Review'Important … an optimistic alternative vision of the future' - Aesthetica'A new vision of the future of materials, design processes and manufacturing practices' - Computer Arts'An interesting introduction to alternative methods and materials that could replace unsustainable practices in the future' - Creative ReviewTable of Contents1) Today’s Waste, Tomorrow’s Raw Material; 2) Natural Assets; 3) Shit, Hair, Dust; 4) Material Connections; 5) Co-Creation; 6) Designed to Disappear; 7) Living Materials; and 8) Future Mining

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Book SynopsisThe Green ImperativeFirst published at the end of the twentieth century, this book offered a plethora of honest advice, clear examples, and withering critiques, laying out the flaws of and opportunities for the design world at that time. A quarter of a century on, Papanek?s lucid prose has lost none of its verve, and the problems he highlights have only become more urgent, giving today?s reader both a fascinating historical perspective on the issues at hand and a blueprint for how they might be solved.Trade Review'Important and timely … a valuable resource for those trying to steer an ethically and ecologically informed path through the world of contemporary professional design practice' - Neil Maycroft, Associate Professor at the Lincoln School of Design'The lessons sustainable design pioneer Papanek imparts are as relevant in 2021 as they ever have been' - Design WeekTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Power of Design 1. HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW? Our damaged planet • The historical view • The acceleration of disaster • Healing on a human scale • Is time on our side? 2. DESIGNING FOR A SAFER FUTURE Production and pollution • Product assessment • Packaging and shrouding • The problem with plastics • Millions of tyres • Green Design • Profit and politics • Design in the 21st century 3. TOWARD THE SPIRITUAL IN DESIGN The function of beauty • The designer’s intent • Design for Disassembly • Exploiting every scrap • People participation • Designer as entrepreneur • Evaluating new technologies • Design ethics • Transforming the assignment 4. SENSING A DWELLING Mood and environment • The dimension of light • Footfalls • Feeling the fabric • The sense of smell • Responses to space • Sounds and rhythms • Organic geometry • The collective unconscious • Benign architecture 5. THE BIOTECHNOLOGY OF COMMUNITIES Finding the centre once more • People not traffic • The aesthetics of site • The sense of location • Nature’s magic numbers • Ideal community size 6. THE LESSONS OF VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE Too humble for history • Six fallacies about vernacular architecture • Process not Product • Six explanations • The dynamic web 7. FORM FOLLOWS FUN Designing for the moment • The fun object • Fashions in form • ‘Anti-design’ • Toy or tool • The meaning of objects 8. IS CONVENIENCE THE ENEMY? Longing and dissatisfaction • Ten ‘convenience’ traps • Design as signifier • Chair as design gesture • Fashion and cuteness 9. SHARING NOT BUYING The consumer triangle • The quality of life • Ten questions before buying • Three further questions • Possible answers 10. GENERATIONS TO COME Drawing from different disciplines • The search for good form • Design education for all • World information network • The quality of learning • Creative problem-solving 11. THE BEST DESIGNERS IN THE WORLD? The edge of survival • Inuit design skills • Space concepts • Thinking in three dimensions • Art is life • Learning from the Inuit 12. THE NEW AESTHETIC: MAKING THE FUTURE WORK

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Book SynopsisFilled with beautiful typographic art celebrating each month and inspiring literary quotes, this classic 12-month wall calendar provides bibliophiles a place to track everything from everyday tasks to key events. It also lists major and national holidays, and the birthdays of some of the world's most beloved authors.

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Book SynopsisThe Bauhaus, the legendary school in Dessau, Germany, transformed architecture and design around the world. This book broke new ground when first published in 1991 by introducing psychoanalysis, geometry, early childhood education, and popular culture into the standard political history of the Bauhaus. The ABC's of Triangle, Square, Circle also introduced two young designers, Ellen Lupton and J. Abbott Miller, whose multidisciplinary approach changed the field of design writing and research. With a new preface by Lupton and Miller, this collection of visually and intellectually stimulating essays is a must-read for educators and students.Trade Review"The book disquiets the mythology surrounding the Bauhaus by dissecting the conflicting principles of design, form and visual perception. [...] Whilst challenging the ambitions of the movement, the monograph presents design criticism through precisely assembled diagrams and layouts in a manner that recognises the Bauhaus’ pedagogical and theoretically self-conscious ideals.” -- Aesthetica

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Book SynopsisFaberge: The Twilight Years introduces an incredible album of rare drawings from Carl Faberge's leading workshop in St Petersburg that have come to light in the National Archive of Finland by pure chance. The album, stored unnoticed in the archive for almost a century, contains beautifully watercoloured drawings of objects produced by Faberge during the period 1914 - 1917, among these a whole array of elegant cigarette cases, table clocks and enchanting flower studies. Most of the drawings have a completion date, which means that the finished object exists somewhere. This has sparked a treasure hunt for these pieces. A great number of objects matching the drawings have been found and are illustrated in the book. Altogether eleven well known experts on the oeuvre of Faberge have written fascinating essays related to the drawings, their history, provenance, style and technique. These contributions make the book an important addition to our knowledge and understanding of the art of the great St Petersburg jeweller.

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Book SynopsisFor 40 years, the Cold War dominated the world stage. East and West Germany stood at the frontlines of the global confrontation, symbolized by the infamous Berlin Wall, which separated lovers, friends, families, coworkers, and compatriots. The Wende Museum in Los Angeles, California, is named after the period of change immediately following the wall's destruction. It was established in 2002 to study the visual and material culture of the former Eastern Bloc, and, with physical and psychic distance, to foster multiple perspectives on this multilayered history that continues to shape our world. This encyclopedic volume features around 2,000 items from its extraordinary collections. Based on our XL-sized volume, this edition includes a full spectrum of art, archives, and artifacts from socialist East Germany: official symbols and dissident expressions, the spectacular and the routine, the mass-produced and the handmade, the funny and the tragic. Accompanying these remnants of a now-vanished world are texts from scholars and specialists from across Europe, Canada, and the United States, with themes ranging from the secret police to sexuality, from monuments to mental-mapping. More than 800 pages, featuring around 2,000 objects. A smaller, more accessible version of our XL-sized volume, the most comprehensive overview of GDR visual and material culture to date. Several dozen images of everyday life and public events from the most famous GDR photographers. Special two-language edition featuring texts both in English and German. From November 18, 2017, visit the Wende Musem at its expanded campus in Culver City’s Armory Building, a site originally created in preparation for World War III but re-designed by Michael Boyd, Christian Kienapfel, and Benedikt Taschen to welcome its 100,000+ collection of artifacts.Trade Review“A comprehensive pictorial history.” * The New York Times *“…quite possibly the greatest such collection in the world.” * Steven Heller *“The best-kept collection of Cold War memorabilia.” * Vice *“It’s as mundane and kitsch a view of history as you could imagine, yet captures the daily reality of life behind the Iron Curtain in delightful and sometimes heart-breaking details.” * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisYour Ultimate Guide To Modern Home DesignWelcome to the world of Home Design Recipes - your ultimate guide to modern home design rooms with ease. Just as baking the perfect cake requires sourcing the finest ingredients and following a tried-and-true recipe, designing a stunning space demands the right "ingredients" and a step-by-step plan.Simple home improvement.In this innovative design "cookbook," we demystify the process of interior design, providing you with easy-to-follow recipes for crafting modern, stylish homes. Gone are the days of merely admiring beautiful pictures without understanding how to replicate the look. With Home Design Recipes, you''ll be empowered to transform your house design from ordinary to extraordinary.Endless design ideas. Each recipe in this book is meticulously crafted to guide you through the modern home design process, from A to Z. Cathy Hobbs covers essential topics, popul

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Book SynopsisUncover the history of one of the most influential video games of all time in The World of Minecraft. Explore how the critically acclaimed game evolved from a one-person project in 2009 to the global gaming phenomenon it is today.The World of Minecraft is the definitive account of the game's history, combining exclusive interviews from the Mojang studio and recollections from long-standing members of the gaming community. Read the stories behind the growth of community-defining servers like Hypixel, mods like Feed The Beast, and YouTube channels like The Yogscast, plus a personal account from Lydia Winters on the creation of Alex, the impact of Minecraft charity Block by Block, the origin of the phantom, and many more insights.This must-have collector's item includes a foreword and afterword from chief creative officer Jens Jeb Bergensten and vanilla Minecraft game director Agnes Larsson, plus original concept art, beautifully detailed renders, and previously unseen archive materials that illustrate how the game has developed over its first fifteen years. Journey back into past eras of the game and look to the future in this comprehensive chronicle of Minecraft's story.

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Book Synopsis'A great introduction to the subject and a fascinating read.'- James Friedlander-Boss, Brand Experience Manager, vvast'An accessible but comprehensive introduction to UX Design.' - Dave Watson, Norwich University of the ArtsWe all engage with digital user experience design and user interfaces every day - if you are reading this on an e-commerce platform then you are doing it right now. This is an invaluable introduction for designers and creatives on how to create successful digital environments for users.The discipline of design is increasingly carried out in the virtual sphere, with a greater emphasis on user interaction and user experience than ever before. This book takes students through the crucial stages and skills that are needed for creating successful interactive digital environments, including:- Data collection- User analysis - Testing- Creating valid content- Design for different devices and platforms- Prototyping and visualizationVisual examples range from screen shots to diagrams and physical prototypes, while case studies featuring digital agencies and creatives from around the world show how they approach each project.Trade ReviewHighly recommended from an academic and industry perspective * MARK LOCHRIE - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE *Mark lays all the foundations for a solid understanding of UX with solid practical examples throughout, making for a great introduction to the subject and a fascinating read. It breaks down the essence of UX for students and practitioners alike, not just for websites but all digital applications, providing a pluralistic view of the possibilities within UX. -- James Friedlander-Boss, Brand Experience Manager * vvast *An accessible but comprehensive introduction to UX Design. * DAVE WATSON, NORWICH UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS *

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Book SynopsisThe definitive history of Braun – the pioneering German electronics brand that changed the face of modern designSince 1921, Braun has been shaping the way we live through timeless designs that are simple, useful, beautiful, and designed to keep. Unlike many brands before it, and many more that followed, Braun created a culture of design – underpinned by a set of functional and aesthetic principles – that went on to have worldwide impact. Across 3 sections and more than 500 images, the book charts the company’s defining moments, core identities, and key characters, together presenting the most comprehensive history of Braun ever published. Featuring brand-new photography of Braun’s most iconic products alongside never-before-published archival images, drawings, advertisements, internal documents, and correspondence, in-depth narrative texts interweave the Braun story with the cultural and political history of Germany, providing new context and insight into one of the most famous product design brands in the world. With profiles on key members of the creative and leadership teams that reinforce Braun’s design legacy and the importance of the people behind the process, Braun: Designed to Keep unpacks the brand’s core values – such as simplicity, usefulness, and longevity – that changed the way household products are perceived, designed, and used.Trade ReviewAs featured in The Guardian‘A book you’ll want to keep around as a reference for the next time a new product launches and you think, “Now where have I seen that before?”’ – The Verge‘A showboat of a publication, thanks to the gorgeous glamour shots of Braun’s products.’ – Fast Company‘Makes a incontestable case that the Braun brand values – simplicity, usefulness, longevity – changed the way household products were perceived.’ – Esquire‘A comprehensive and covetable overview of one of the greatest modern manufacturers.’ – Wallpaper* Magazine‘Will serve as an important design reference for any library.’ – Acquire‘With over 500 captivating images, this tome is a must-have for every design enthusiast.’ – Airows‘A comprehensive book on the many iconic products and timeless design principles of [this] German design company.’ – The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisAs seen in Design Matters with Debbie Millman, PRINT Magazine, The Slowdown, and Design Boom Stefan Sagmeister’s newest project encourages long-term thinking and reminds us that many things in the world are improving Initially conceived in 2020 as the world entered pandemic lockdown, Stefan Sagmeister has created a book that looks at the state of the world today, illuminating, through collected data, how far we’ve come, and encouraging us to think about where we can go from here. Statistics are vividly brought to life, as numbers are transformed into graphs, inlaid into nineteenth-century paintings, embroidered canvases, lenticular prints, and hand-painted water glasses. The book includes a foreword from psychologist and leading authority on language and the mind, Steven Pinker; a featured essay by graphic designer and historian Steven Heller; and a conversation between Sagmeister and Hans Ulrich Obrist, curator and artistic director of Serpentine Galleries in London and will appeal to all visually minded readers, providing a positive reaction to the tumultuous news cycle of recent years. Published in softcover with flaps Now is Better is contained within a die-cut slipcase and accompanied by a lenticular print designed by Sagmeister. Now is Better is an intriguing and thoughtful visual meditation on our daily lives.Trade Review‘You couldn't wish for a finer companion with which to start the transition into 2024.’ – Elle Decoration‘An optimistic take on human progress.’ – Creative Review ‘Now is Better is an intriguing and thoughtful visual meditation on our daily lives.’ – PRINT Magazine'We have nothing but praise for Stefan Sagmeister.' – Creative Boom'A thought-provoking blend of old and new.' – Design Boom‘Unquestionably beautiful.’ – SixtySix‘Through exquisite graphic arrangements and sharp data sets, he shows that our circumstances are still improving. Now is indeed better.’ – The Slowdown‘This is a book that will touch people’s hearts and improve their minds.’ – Travel by ENTREE‘[A] gorgeous page turner.’ – Gray Magazine

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Book SynopsisThe book blends historical overview, graphic taxonomy, and design criticism on 11 signage types, ranging from signs that say no, to pharmacy signs, and all in-between.

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Book SynopsisSusan M. Weinschenk has a Ph.D. in Psychology and is the Chief Behavioral Scientist and the CEO at The Team W, Inc. She is a consultant to Fortune 1000 companies, start-ups, governments and non-profits. Dr. Weinschenk is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Wisconsin.Table of Contents How People See 1. What You See Isn't What Your Brain Gets 2. Peripheral Vision Is Used More Than Central Vision to Get the Gist of What You See 3. People Identify Objects by Recognizing Patterns 4. There's a Special Part of the Brain Just for Recognizing Faces 5. There Is a Special Part of the Brain for Processing Simple Visual Features 6. People Scan Screens Based on Past Experience and Expectations 7. People See Cues That Tell Them What to Do with An Object 8. People Can Miss Changes in Their Visual Fields 9. People Believe That Things That Are Close Together Belong Together 10. Red and Blue Together Are Hard on the Eyes 11. Nine Percent of Men and One-Half Percent of Women Are Color-Blind 12. The Meanings of Colors Vary by Culture How People Read How People Read 13. It's a Myth That Uppercase Letters Are Inherently Hard to Read 14. Reading and Comprehending Are Two Different Things 15. Pattern Recognition Helps People Identify Letters in Different Fonts 16. Font Size Matters 17. Reading a Screen Is Harder Than Reading Paper 18. People Read Faster with a Longer Line Length, But They Prefer a Shorter Line Length How People Remember 19. Short-Term Memory Is Limited 20. People Remember Only Four Items at Once 21. People Have to Use Information to Make It Stick 22. It's Easier to Recognize Information Than Recall It 23. Memory Takes a Lot of Mental Resources 24. People Reconstruct Memories Each Time They Remember Them 25. It's a Good Thing That People Forget 26. The Most Vivid Memories Are Wrong How People Think 27. People Process Information Better in Bite-Sized Chunks 28. Some Types of Mental Processing Are More Challenging Than Others 29. Minds Wander 30 Percent of the Time 30. The More Uncertain People Are, the More They Defend Their Ideas 31. People Create Mental Models 32. People Interact with Conceptual Models 33. People Process Information Best in Story Form 34. People Learn Best from Examples 35. People Are Driven to Create Categories 36. Time Is Relative 37. People Screen Out Information That Doesn't Fit Their Beliefs 38. People Can Be in a Flow State 39. Culture Affects How People Think How People Focus Their Attention 40. Attention Is Selective 41. People Habituate Information 42. Well-Practiced Skills Don't Require Conscious Attention 43. Expectations of Frequency Affect Attention 44. Sustained Attention Lasts About Ten Minutes 45. People Pay Attention Only to Salient Cues 46. People Are Worse at Multitasking Than They Think 47. Danger, Food, Sex, Movement, Faces, and Stories Get the Most Attention 48. Loud Noises Startle and Get Attention 49. For People to Pay Attention to Something, They Must First Perceive It What Motivates People 50. People Are More Motivated as They Get Closer to a Goal 51. Variable Rewards Are Powerful 52. Dopamine Stimulates the Seeking of Information 53. Unpredictability Keeps People Searching 54. People Are More Motivated by Intrinsic Rewards Than Extrinsic Rewards 55. People Are Motivated by Progress, Mastery, and Control 56. People Are Motivated by Social Norms 57. People Are Inherently Lazy 58. People Will Look for Shortcuts Only If the Shortcuts Are Easy 59. People Assume It's You, Not the Situation 60. Forming or Changing a Habit Is Easier Than You Think 61. People Are More Motivated to Compete When There Are Fewer Competitors 62. People Are Motivated by Autonomy People Are Social Animals 63. The “Strong Tie” Group Size Limit Is 150 People 64. People Are Hard Wired for Imitation and Empathy 65. Doing Things Together Bonds People Together 66. People Expect Online Interactions to Follow Social Rules 67. People Lie to Differing Degrees Depending on the Medium 68. Speakers' Brains and Listeners' Brains Sync Up During Communication 69. The Brain Responds Uniquely to People You Know Personally 70. Laughter Bonds People Together 71. People Can Tell When a Smile Is Real or Fake More Accurately with Video How People Feel 72. Some Emotions May Be Universal 73. Positive Feelings about a Group Can Lead to Groupthink 74. Stories and Anecdotes Persuade More Than Data Alone 75. If People Can't Feel, Then They Can't Decide 76. People Are Programmed to Enjoy Surprises 77. People Are Happier When They're Busy 78. Pastoral Scenes Make People Happy 79. People Use "Look and Feel" as Their First Indicator of Trust 80. Listening to Music Releases Dopamine in the Brain 81. The More Difficult Something Is to Achieve, the More People Like It 82. People Overestimate Reactions to Future Events 83. People Feel More Positive Before and After an Event Than During It 84. People Want What Is Familiar When They Are Sad or Scared People Make Mistakes 85. People Will Always Make Mistakes; There Is No Fail-Safe Product 86. People Make Errors When They Are Under Stress 87. Not All Mistakes Are Bad 88. People Make Predictable Types of Errors 89. People Use Different Error Strategies How People Decide 90. People Make Most Decisions Unconsciously 91. The Unconscious Knows First 92. People Want More Choices and Information Than They Can Process 93. People Think Choice Equals Control 94. People May Care About Time More Than They Care About Money 95. Mood Influences the Decision- Making Process 96. You Can Engineer Better Group Decisions 97. People Make Habit-Based Decisions or Value-Based Decisions, but Not Both at the Same Time 98. When People Are Uncertain, They Let Others Decide What to Do 99. People Think Others Are More Easily Influenced Than They Are Themselves 100. People Value a Product More Highly When It's Physically in Front of Them

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Book SynopsisA self-employed graphic designer from Northern Ireland, David Airey writes three of the most popular graphic design blogs on the Internet: www.davidairey.com, www.logodesignlove.com, and www.identitydesigned.com. David's blogs have attracted hundreds of thousands of loyal fans who read and are inspired by his writing every day. Airey is also the author of the popular book, Logo Design Love.Table of ContentsChapter One: Design as a Career What makes a good designer? On selling (the importance of sales) Ongoing education What design schools lack Self-teaching (never-ending) Finding your niche (we don't need another generalist) Working as an independent designer Sub-contractor Freelancer Working as an employee (team dynamics, limitations) Working as an employer (less design, more managing) Chapter Two: Starting-out Experience required (more helps, but its possible with little) Planning (creating a modern business plan) Home office vs rented workspace Choosing your brand name Designing your brand identity Launching your online presence Marketing tips and finding new clients Ethics in design Chapter Three: Pricing When to say no (be selective) Talk about money early The importance of clarifying expectations Knowing what to charge Handling payment Avoiding project creep How and when to raise your rates (and why it benefits your clients) On discounting (not for new clients, but for old clients) Alternatives Pro bono Collaboration and outsourcing Chapter Four: Communicating with your Clients You're the designer (the client isn't) Discover the problem (don't assume there is one) Highlight the importance of strategy Beware requests for spec Avoid the big reveal by involving the client throughout Design by committee is unavoidable The importance of showing your design in context Common presentation mistakes Chapter Five: Legalities Terms and conditions Why working without a contract costs thousands (Clemente case study) What to include in your contract Intellectual property Chapter Six: Before I Go Be proud of your skills Useful business tips Useful books

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Book Synopsis"A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers. All in all the best book now available on symbols. " --Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design.

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Book SynopsisAt the turn of the 20th century, Art Nouveau design blossomed with undulating patterns of luxurious swirls, curves, and highly stylized images. This collection of 203 Vector-based illustrations beautifully captures the period.

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Book SynopsisA deep dive into the minds of the most imaginative people on the planet that lays bare the revelatory nature of the creative journey.Trade Review'Use the stories in Make to Know as a blueprint to liberate yourself from self-doubt, creative blocks, and fear of failure. A masterful thesis that unlocks the framework for us all to reach our creative potential' - Lynda Weinman, Cofounder and executive chair, Lynda.com (now LinkedInLearning)'A vital and vibrant exploration of the creative process. The relationship between the artistic process and the intellectual process has rarely been broached in such an original way' - Steve Vineberg, Distinguished Professor of the Arts and Humanities, College of the Holy Cross'An inspiring read and an encouraging book for trying times. It is a meditation on finding one’s own creative way to move forward' - Esther Pearl Watson, artist, visual storyteller and creator of the award-winning comic Unlovable'Will change your ideas about creativity, its relationship to making and uncertainty, and even how we live' - Carol T. Christ, Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley'Provides access to the mind and process of creators, and we learn from them the labor, the sacrifice, and the strength it requires to serve as vehicle of the new. It is a profound exploration of creativity' - James Hollis, Ph.D., Jungian Analyst, and author of seventeen books, most recently, Prisms: Reflections on this Journey We Call Life'Lorne Buchman meticulously weaves multiple voices, disciplines, methodologies, and experiences of the creative process to reveal how uncertainty is at its core. By actively creating a state of unknowing, we make to know ourselves, our relations, and our world. I love this book. My students and the world need it!' - Rebeca Méndez, artist, designer and professor, Design Media Arts, UCLA

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Book SynopsisMadeline Schwartzman is an artist, writer, filmmaker, architect and educator who explores human narratives and the human sensorium through all of the above. She is also the author of See Yourself Sensing and See Yourself X.

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Book SynopsisThe term 'tailored' has changed as methods of manufacture and the retailing of clothes have evolved. This book demonstrates the range of methods used to produce garments which are described as 'tailored' jackets. It focuses on modern methods of producing clothing. It describes different approaches to 'tailored' cutting.Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. The evolution of the woman's tailored jacket. 2. Fabrics, measurement and tools. Part One: Classic Bespoke Cutting. 3. The bespoke jacket. Part Two: Engineered Cutting and Manufacture. 4. The engineered jacket. 5. The engineered process of manufacture. Part Three: 'Style' Cutting Variations. 6. Style Cutting - Block Variations. 7. Body shaping variations. 8. Collar variations. 9. Sleeve variations. References.

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Book SynopsisThe revised version of this established textbook provides a unique introduction for students and new entrants to the clothing industry. Profusely illustrated, it sets out a panoramic view of the day-to-day operation of a clothing factory, including management, design, marketing, finance and purchasing as well as quality control and production. The practical aspects of clothing manufacturing are explained, from the original design to deliveries to retail customers, and each of the basic planning and manufacturing technologies is described with many practical examples of their applications. The Authors Gerry Cooklin had over 30 years' experience in the British and Israeli clothing industries and for 12 years was deputy managing director of the Bagis Group in Israel where he was responsible for technology and development. Dr Steven G Hayes is Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Acknowledgements. Part 1 THE CLOTHING INDUSTRY. 1 Structure of the Clothing Industry. 2 Sectors of the Clothing Industry. 3 Product Types and Organisation. Part 2 THE ORGANISATION OF A CLOTHING FACTORY. 4 Principles of Management. 5 Design Department. 6 Marketing Department. 7 Finance Department. 8 Purchasing Department. 9 Production Department. 10 Operations Department. Part 3 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY. 11 Cutting Room. 12 Fusing Technology. 13 Sewing Technology. 14 Pressing Technology. 15 Production Technology. 16 Warehousing. Part 4 ENGINEERING AND QUALITY CONTROL. 17 Production Engineering. 18 Quality Systems and Methods. Bibliography. Index

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Book SynopsisAn intimate look at the legendary British designer behind Apple''s most iconic products - including the Apple WatchWith the death of Steve Jobs in 2011, JONY IVE has become the most important person at Apple. Some would argue he always was.Steve Jobs discovered Ive in 1997, when he found the scruffy British designer toiling away in a studio surrounded by hundreds of sketches and prototypes. Jobs instantly realised he had found a talent who could reverse Apple''s decline, and become his ''spiritual partner''.Their collaboration produced iconic products including the iMac, iPod, iPad and iPhone. Designs that overturned entire industries and created the world''s most powerful brand.Little has been known about this shy, softly-spoken designer. Until now. Jony Ive: The Genius Behind Apple''s Greatest Products tells the riveting story of a creative genius, from his early interest in industrial design to his meteoric rise, as well as the princiTrade ReviewSheds new light on technology's most-watched design team. Rare glimpses into working practices at Apple * The Observer *Kahney does an excellent job. A real pleasure * GQ *A look at the design philosophy that has made addicts of millions of us. One for the design geek/Apple freak in your life * Harper's Bazaar *

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Book SynopsisWabi sabi refers to an awareness of the transient nature of earthly things and a corresponding pleasure in the things that bear the mark of this impermanence. This work explains of wabi sabi, taking the reader from the art's 15th-century Japanese origins to its modern applications.Trade Review"A rich read detailing the history, art, culture, design, and spiritual aspects of all things wabi sabi. Explains it deeply and accessibly at the same time." --Chicago Tribune"For the majority of Japanese, traditional Japanese culture is a lot like fishing. Everyone has fished, but not everyone is a fisherman. Only a few can tell you what every lure, bobber, and fly in a tackle box is. Even less could use them. The fact is, after reading this book, you'll understand both wabi sabi and Zen Buddhism better than 99.99% of the Japanese population." -- Introvert Japan

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Book SynopsisLearn to style for advertisements, magazines and portfolios and take your first steps into one of fashion communication''s most dynamic and rewarding careers. With hands-on practical advice on working as part of a team, developing a visual vocabulary and managing a shoot, you''ll be encouraged to experiment and develop your own original creative concepts. This revised edition includes a new chapter on the future of the industry, exploring how the role is changing and the stylist''s position as an entrepreneur. There are also new interviews with professional stylists and 120 new images to demonstrate each technique.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Fashion Stylist What Is Fashion Styling? Aspects of the Job A Career in Fashion Styling Interview: Helen McGuckin Interview: Max Clark 2. Essential Research Fashion Awareness Context Fashion Referencing Interview: Lily Charnock 3. Sectors within Styling Editorial Styling Commercial Styling Still-Life Styling Personal Styling Interview: Siobhan Lyons Interview: Emma Jade Edwards Interview: Carol Woollam 4. Preparing For a Photoshoot Organizing a Test Shoot Working with a Team Sourcing Clothing Props and Set Design Casting the Model Locations The Photoshoot in Production Production Planning Final Brief and Testing Interview: Laura Holmes Interview: India Harris Day of the Shoot Editing Post-Production 5. Becoming a Stylist Collating a Portfolio Creating a Website Self-Promotion Places to Work Interning and Assisting Working As a Freelance Stylist Interview: Aisha Jimoh Securing an Agent Interview: Sam Moore 6. The Future of Styling How the Role is Changing The Stylist Entrepreneur Bibliography Further Resources

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Book SynopsisQueen Alexandra used clothes to fashion images of herself as a wife, a mother and a royal: a woman who both led Britain alongside her husband Edward VII and lived her life through fashion. Inside the Royal Wardrobe overturns the popular portrait of a vapid and neglected queen, examining the surviving garments of Alexandra, Princess of Wales who later became Queen Consort to unlock a rich tapestry of royal dress and society in the second half of the 19th century. More than 130 extraordinary garments from Alexandra's wardrobe survive, from sumptuous court dress and politicised fancy dress to mourning attire and elegant coronation gowns, and can be found in various collections around the world, from London, Oslo and Denmark to New York, Toronto and Tokyo. Curator and fashion scholar Kate Strasdin places these garments at the heart of this in-depth study, examining their relationships to issues such as body politics, power, celebrity, social identity and performance, and interpretTrade ReviewQueen Alexandra used clothes to fashion her self-image throughout her life and Kate Strasdin’s fascinating new book shows us how. From tight tailoring and glamorous evening wear to elegant mourning, Inside the Royal Wardrobe provides an innovative, engaging analysis of how Alexandra led fashionable society. -- Maria Hayward, University of Southampton, UKInside the Royal Wardrobe is an illuminating and poignant study of the clothes that made Queen Alexandra the most stylish woman in Britain. Skilfully weaving together public and private life, Strasdin shines new light on her compelling story. -- Lucy Johnston, author of 19th-Century Fashion in DetailKate Strasdin's fascinating book gives us an intimate history of a queen who dressed to impress, and sets the stage for new understandings of the work that goes into fashioning celebrity. -- Alison Matthews David, Ryerson University, USATable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Managing the Royal Wardrobe 2. Engagement and Marriage 3. Evening and Court Dress 4. The Travelling Princess 5. Fancy Dress 6. Tailoring 7. Mourning Dress 8. The Coronation Gown 9. Dispersal of a Royal Wardrobe Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisTony Fry is Principal of The Studio at the Edge of the World, Tasmania, Adjunct Professor at the University of Tasmania, Australia and Visiting Professor at Universidad de Ibagué, Colombia. He is an award-winning designer, cultural theorist, educator and author. He has held academic positions in Australia and internationally and is the author of sixteen books, including Design Futuring (Bloomsbury, 2009); Design as Politics (Bloomsbury, 2011), Becoming Human By Design (Bloomsbury, 2012), Remaking Cities (Bloomsbury, 2017), Defuturing (Bloomsbury, 2020) and Writing Design Fiction (Bloomsbury, 2021). Dulmini Perera is Lecturer and Researcher at Bauhaus University, Weimar, Germany. She works at the intersection of critical theory, design theory and systems/cybernetics research, and is the recipient of the Heinz von Foerster award (2021). She has written and edited a number of publications including the co-edited book The Space of Technicity (forthcoming, 2023) and the co-edited Footprint journal volume Engaging Cosmotechnical Difference in Architecture and Urbanism (forthcoming, 2024). She is a member of award-winning design and research teams in Sri Lanka and internationally.

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Book SynopsisThis book explains, in simple steps and non-mathematical terminology, how to create repeat patterns in a line, on the plane, as tiles, and as Escher-like repeats. The book also shows how to make ''wallpaper repeats'', where the elements of the pattern merge into each other, apparently seamlessly. Using letters as the basic elements, the book demonstrates how all repeat pattern-making comes out of four simple operations: translation, rotation, reflection, and glide reflection. It will provide the definitive one-stop pattern-making resource for professional designers and students across disciplines, from textiles and fashion to graphic design and architecture.

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Book SynopsisShowcasing his entire Star Trek career to date, this visually stunning retrospective celebrates the inventiveness of Neville Page's designs. During a career spanning over twenty years, visionary creature designer Neville Page has applied his considerable expertise to the creation and development of the aliens of the Star Trek Universe. From the movies Star Trek (2009) through to Star Trek Beyond (2016), as well as the shows Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Picard, Page's incredibly detailed and intricate work has yielded some of the franchise's most memorable characters. Featuring captivating concept art and detailed sketches, Star Trek: The Art of Neville Page provides exclusive insight into Page's creative process. This is essential reading for Star Trek fans as it includes a vast collection of illustrations from his remarkable work, plus an exclusive foreword and insightful afterword by award-winning filmmakers, Alex Kurtzman and Michael Westmore. Covers all aliens developed by Page for the recent entries in the Star Trek franchise, including the Klingon redesign and the Kelpiens.

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Book SynopsisWhat feeds the inspiration of the designer? Observation. In Jasper Morrison's collection of pictures, the icons of design history meet up with the unassuming projects of everyday life, and curious findings with the archetypes of modernism. Every picture tells a story nad creates a new one in juxtaposition with its neighbour - without words, in the language of form. Morrison responds to the arbitrariness of form with simplicity and complexity, poetry and humour in a repetoire of compelling designs "a world without words" is a school of seeing that addresses designers and consumers alike, who wish to explore the universe of goods.

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Book SynopsisJust what is it that catches the eye, and why? What's the significance of a broken flowerpot, a pair of identical tables side by side, a garden hose wrapped around an old car wheel? In this collection of photo essays, the famous designer Jasper Morrison examines and imagines the life behind a series of seemingly ordinary situations. AUTHOR: Jasper Morrison was born in London in 1959, and graduated in Design at Kingston Polytechnic Design School and the Royal College of Art in London, with a year at Berlin's HdK. In 1986 he set up an Office for Design in London. 1994, began a consultancy with Ustra, the Hanover transport authority, designing a bus shelter, and in 1995 the new Hanover tram. In 2001 elected as a Royal Designer for Industry. In 2003 a branch office was opened in Paris. Jasper Morrison Ltd. design for a wide-ranging customers base including: Alessi (Italy), Cappellini (Italy) Flos (Italy), Magis (Italy), Rowenta (France), Vitra, (Switzerland). 2004, began consultancies with Samsung (Korea), Muji (Japan), Ideal Standard (UK) and Olivetti (Italy). 2005, founding of Super Normal with Naoto Fukasawa. In June 2006, first Super Normal exhibition in Tokyo. 2009 opening of the Jasper Morrison Limited Shop in London. 37 illustrations

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Book SynopsisWhat began as a spontaneous enthusiasm for a photo turned out to be a long-lasting fascination with one of the world's best-selling products: the Monobloc, as it is known in specialist circles. It's the simple plastic chair that exists all over the world, as director Hauke Wendler discovered during his research trip. In November 2021, a documentary film will be released in cinemas, which is about this chair and its countless contexts. Hauke Wendler sees the piece of furniture, which is made from a single cast – hence the name – as a stand-in for stories, anecdotes and snapshots. Although the Monobloc is never the centre of attention, it is always a supporting actor and somehow "present" on all five continents the director has travelled to. The piece of furniture, of which there are supposed to be a billion copies, is as universal as hardly any other object. The photobook "Monobloc", which traces Hauke Wendler's journey alongside the documentary film, is a declaration of love for the world's most famous plastic chair.

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Book SynopsisWith the consumerist euphoria of the fifties still going strong and the race to the moon at its height, the mood of advertising in the sixties was cheerful, optimistic, and at times, revolutionary. The decade’s ads touted perceived progress—such as tang and instant omelets - "just add water"—while striving to reinforce good old American values. Stars like Sean Connery, Woody Allen, Salvador Dalí, and Sammy Davis Jr. endorsed everything from bourbon to handmade suits in an attempt by Madison Avenue to urge Americans to open their wallets and participate in one giant consumer binge. Social change at the end of the era brought psychedelic swirls and liberated women and minorities to a newly conscious public. Keep an eye out for some of the more surprising and controversial ads—such as Tupperware billing its storage container as a "wifesaver." From forgotten cars, to cigarettes to food and much more, this colorful collection of print ads explores the wide, wonderful world of 60s Americana.Trade Review“A rose-tinted trip back to the golden age of advertising.” * ShortList *“Anyone who approaches with questions about how people lived, ate, felt and consumed in earlier decades will find the TASCHEN ad books an excellent investment.” * The Toronto Star *“Closest thing to time travel.” * The Spokesman *

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Book SynopsisWith the cold war ebbing, crime and inflation at record levels, and movie star-turned-President Ronald Reagan launching a Star Wars of his own, the 1980s did not seem likely to become one of the most outrageous, flamboyant, and prosperous decades of the 20th century. The "greed is good" mantra on Wall Street spawned the power-dressing, exercise-obsessed "Me Generation" of Yuppies. The art world enjoyed the influx of capital; computers and video games ruled in the office and at home; and the Rubik's cube craze swept the nation. Leg warmers were big, shoulder pads were bigger and hair was biggest of all. Whether your heart warms nostalgically at the memory of E.T. and marathon Trivial Pursuit sessions; if you think Ghostbusters and break dancing are totally awesome, this book's for you. To all those who still hear the echoes of "I want my MTV": All-American Ads of the 80s will leave you ready to reach out and touch someone. So just do it!Trade Review“While a great visual record of print advertising of the time, it’s also a social history of the products being sold to Reagan’s America.” * Creative Review *

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Book SynopsisIn our haste to consume the things we love, we often disregard or discard packaging without a second thought. While many would argue that they bear no significance to our daily lives or should be done away with entirely in our quest to save the environment, there is a lot more to packaging design than meets the eye. On top of conveying a brand’s personality, purpose, or message meaningfully and embodying its contents in ways that catch the eye, a seemingly ordinary bottle or box can become an artist or designer’s canvas for extraordinary creative expression. Packaged for Life: Beer, Wine, & Spirits explores some of the most compelling ways and interesting visuals with which popular spirits are packaged to tantalise you into indulging in your tipples of choice. It serves as a vessel of inspiration through which we can recognise, appreciate, and celebrate the unnoticed or overlooked tactile beauty in everyday product packaging. The book comes with a booklet of fun facts about alcohol, including the different ways to give a toast, and hangover cures around the world!

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Book SynopsisPALETTE––viction:ary’s best-selling colour-themed series––has been one of the most sought-after references for designers around the world. In keeping up with the needs of digital-savvy creative practitioners today, the PALETTE mini series was launched at the end of 2019. Each mini edition is a redesigned version of its original with flip-friendly postcard-sized pages for convenience and includes new work for fresh inspiration. Following the first 4 titles under the series (Black & White, Multicolour, Gold & Silver, Neon), PALETTE mini 05: Pastel contains thoughtful design solutions and visual experiments that inspire with the variety of creative ways that the typically soft and soothing colour range can be featured – whether it is used as a single hue, a palette, or juxtaposed with contrasting tones.

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Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated, irresistible look at some of the most spectacular houses and gardens—whose owners come from the worlds of fashion, design, art and society—that have appeared in the pages of Vogue over the last decade. Here is Tory Burch’s stylish and informal Southampton estate, Lauren and Andres Santo Domingo’s glamorous duplex in Paris, Dries Van Noten’s romantic house and garden in Belgium, Alexa and Trevor Traina’s dramatic and colorful San Francisco house, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s lakeside Canadian cabin, shoe maestro Bruno Frisoni and designer Hervé Van der Straeten’s modern house in the heart of Tangier, Stella McCartney’s grand English country garden, Olya and Charles Thompson’s richly patterned Brooklyn house, and the old-world Wilshire estate of Gela Nash-Taylor and Duran Duran’s John Nash Taylor and many more.     These breathtaking houses and gardens have been photographed by such celebrated photographers as François Halard, Oberto Gili, Mario Testino and Bruce Weber among others; such writers as Hamish Bowles, Joan Juliet Buck, Plum Sykes, Jonathan Van Meter and Chloe Malle give you an intimate view of the owners and how they live. This book is a look at some of the world’s most iconic houses and gardens—not only rich in ideas for all readers but a resource and inspiration for designers, architects, and landscape architects as well.

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