Design Thinking and Social Construction
The book introduces the Constructionist Research Design Process as a framework for research that is creative, transformative and innovative. It can be used by any professional and researcher who wants to develop creative inquiry and to promote social change. It integrates the theory of social construction with the tools of design thinking, challenging the concept of dualisms in research such as quantitative/qualitative and subjective/objective. The focus is on the complex relational achievement required to construct a worldview where different relational (research) processes construct different realities (knowledge). In this sense, all truths are contextual truths, co-created in a specific time and useful to a specific context.
Henry Dreyfuss
Celebrates the design work of Henry Dreyfuss and his associates that revolutionized 20th century industrial design from telephones to trains to thermostats.Henry Dreyfuss: Designing for People reveals the work of Dreyfuss's talented, hand-picked staff and explores how together they influenced nearly a century of industrial design. With his wife as business partner, he orchestrated a firm that created some of the 20th century's most iconic designs, including the luxury 20th Century Limited train; the interior for Eisenhower's Air Force One; the Princess telephone; and John Deere's Gator utility vehicle- designs that defined an entire era's aesthetic.This volume examines the complete history of the Dreyfuss firm. Coauthor Russell A. Flinchum worked at the firm, recorded staff and family interviews, and took possession of hundreds of documents that were being discarded. Firsthand information from the firm's two surviving partners is documented only here. The book also includes an appendix featuring five rare works that Dreyfuss had privately printed to show the scope of his firm's work.
The Little Book of Alexander McQueen
"Give me time and I'll give you a revolution" - Alexander McQueen Ever since its creation in 1992, the House of Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. From iconic collaborations, like with Lady Gaga for her "Bad Romance" music video, to shockingly controversial runway shows like The Horn of Plenty, Alexander McQueen was beloved for his fantastical silhouettes and blurring of gender lines. This exquisitely illustrated volume explores the story behind the House, from McQueen's own early days to the current leadership of Sarah Burton. Through a carefully curated collection of finished designs, close-up details and sketches, this book pulls back the veil on the wonderful world of McQueen.
Doing Sociolegal Research in Design Mode
This book is the first to explore what design can do for sociolegal research.　
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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Achieve full 2017 NESC(R) compliance with this hands-on guideMcGraw-Hill's National Electrical Safety Code(R) (NESC(R)) 2017 Handbook thoroughly explains how to apply and meet the NESC(R) rules for electric supply stations and equipment, as well as overhead and underground electric supply and communications lines. Designed to be used alongside the Code itself, this comprehensive resource has been fully updated to reflect the record number of change proposals for the 2017 NESC(R). Focusing on practical application of the 2017 Code, this Handbook delivers a rule-by-rule annotation of the NESC(R) that clarifies potentially confusing Code text and allows you to perform your work safely and confidently. Hundreds of diagrams, photos, and practical examples make this the most complete and useful handbook available on the topic.COVERAGE INCLUDES: - General SectionsApplication * Definitions * Grounding Methods- Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Electric Supply Stations and Equipment- Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Overhead Electric Supply and Communication Lines- Safety Rules for the Installation and Maintenance of Underground Electric Supply and Communication Lines- Work Rules for the Operation of Electric Supply and Communication Lines and Equipment
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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.A Fully Updated, Practical Guide to Automated Process Control and Measurement SystemsThis thoroughly revised guide offers students a solid grounding in process control principles along with real-world applications and insights from the factory floor. Written by an experienced engineering educator, Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, Second Edition is written in a clear, logically organized manner. The book features realistic problems, real-world examples, and detailed illustrations. You'll get clear explanations of digital and analog components, including pneumatics, actuators, and regulators, and comprehensive discussions on the entire range of industrial processes. Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, Second Edition covers: - Pressure- Level- Flow- Temperature and heat- Humidity, density, viscosity, & pH- Position, motion, and force- Safety and alarm- Electrical instruments and conditioning- Regulators, valves, and actuators- Process control- Documentation and symbol standards- Signal transmission- Logic gates- Programmable Logic controllers- Motor control- And much more
Roses
In wise words, Christian Dior once proclaimed: "Flowers are, apart from women, the most beautiful gift God has given the world." The new teNeues series, Floramour, which henceforth honorably celebrates the most exquisite natural beauties that adorn our gardens, proves just how right he was. Each series title is dedicated to a genus of flowers, viewed from an aesthetic perspective. In a noble presentation with impressive pictures and interesting texts, an exciting portrait of our favorite flowers is created. It begins with the rose. Whoever gives a rose as a gift will conquer all hearts in an instant, for like no other of its fellows it is regarded as a symbol of romantic passion. As a faithful helpmate, it has been accompanying declarations of love since time immemorial, making it a real Everybody's Darling. But authentic message transmission is not limited to the gift of the much-loved rose. Flowers have always acted as mouthpieces - and sometimes they can express more than the most beautiful words can. The illustrated book enables flower enthusiasts to get to know their favorites from a different perspective. With less pragmatism, but more cultural history, the reader is stylishly introduced to their geographical origin, their significance in the world of art, religion and history, as well as their most famous followers in pop culture. It becomes clear that these flowers have real character! Text in English and German.
The Confident Stylist
THE CONFIDENT STYLIST is EVERYTHING you'll ever need for hair styling success all in the one spot, and it's the book Sharon Blain's fans worldwide have been waiting for!Why? Because it's 50-plus years of her incredible styling experiences all distilled into one comprehensive styling bible - whether you're a passionate professional stylist, make-up artist, or just love creating magic with your own hair, think of this essential guide as your fast track to exceptional skills.Filled with both instructional pictures and breathtaking imagery, this is no ordinary guide - THE CONFIDENT STYLIST contains all the gems you've been searching for - and you won't find them quite like this anywhere else.Sharon covers every fundamental topic, from unpacking the styling foundations, to demystifying the impact of face, body and hair characteristics, the best-in-class tools and products, the science and theory behind exceptional curls, blow-dries, waves and thermal setting, how fashion and history influences hair today, PLUS how she goes about creating her award-winning photographic collections!Change the course of your styling success as Sharon reveals her top secrets, most asked for magic hacks, and step-by-step techniques - it's the ultimate path to creative inspiration that you'll refer to forever.Ready? Join Sharon in these passion-filled pages and be THE CONFIDENT STYLIST...
Graphic Design School
Revised and updated edition of the leading graphic design textbook, with new examples, the latest tools, and many new illustrations. From understanding graphic design fundamentals, to developing original concepts, to creating finished designs--Graphic Design School develops design students' core competencies and provides practical advice and tips for how these fundamentals translate into new and evolving media. This Eighth Edition is updated with many new images and examples including apps, social media, magazines, websites, and books, presenting a comprehensive overview of the visual communications profession. Other updates in this edition include refreshed reading lists with more diverse practitioners, updated guidance, and media examples using the latest in graphic design software. Graphic Design School, 8th Edition, covers the fundamentals of design including: Color, typographic rules and typefaces, web design and layout, and app or social media design Information architecture, file organization, and content management The importance of coding requirements and SEO Case studies, designer biographies, and student assignments for testing skills and concepts Revisits traditional printing techniques such as risograph and screen printing Graphic Design School, 8th Edition includes full-color illustrations throughout, with pedagogical tools that focus on the growth of interdisciplinary learning and collaborations between design specialists, as well as highlights on key players in the past and present of graphic design.
Mermaid Magic
Enter the magical world of Mermaid Magic, a book of adult mandala coloring pages that honors the wonder and magic of the sea. This book provides a distinctive and entertaining way to unwind after a demanding day, with intricate designs inspired by mermaids, seashells, and other underwater wonders.In Mermaid Magic, there is a new coloring page design on each page, ranging from intricate mermaid portraits to delicate seashell mandalas. The mandala patterns are skillfully designed to evoke a sense of peace and mindfulness, assisting you in de-stressing and maintaining your attention in the present.Whether you're an experienced colorist or just starting out, Mermaid Magic offers something for everyone. The book is printed on high-quality paper to ensure that your colors stay vibrant and true.With Mermaid Magic, you can get away from the pressures of everyday life and unleash your creativity. Discover the magic of the ocean now!
The Little Book of the Little Black Dress
The iconic dress that has stood the test of time. Contemporary yet classic, the little black dress never goes out of style. Popularized by Coco Chanel in the 1920s, the style freed women from the corset and became the epitome of liberation. Dubbed the 'Ford of fashion' by American Vogue, it was simple, stylish and affordable - 'the frock that all the world will wear'. Tracing the fascinating evolution of the LBD, from Audrey Hepburn's sleek Givenchy sheath in Breakfast at Tiffany's or Princess Diana's rebellious 'revenge dress' right through to the mesh detailing and body-sculpting shapes of recent years, this little book is a celebration of one of fashion's most iconic garments. 'One is never under dressed or over dressed with a little black dress.' Karl Lagerfield 'A little black dress is something to rely on. To fill you with confidence and ease. To have an attitude that is pure and effortless, yet sexy and classy.' Stella McCartney 'The little black dress must be luxurious, rich, sensual, diaphanous, exotic, severe, lush, demure, demanding, frivolous, amusing, and it must linger in memory, but above all, it must be simple and little and black.' Carolina Herrera
The Story of the Herm癡s Scarf
Sought-after, sophisticated and versatile, the Herm癡s carr矇 is wearable art that never goes out of fashion. Unveiling the history and artistry of the brand's silk accessory from the first designs in the early twentieth century to today, this fashion story includes a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the artisanship involved at the company's ateliers in France, as well as reviews on different scarf designs, colour palettes, dates of issue and rarity (the 'Grail' scarves).The book includes the collaborators who have helped in the creation of over 2,000 designs, including limited editions, anniversary and tribute scarves, with highlights from renown artists and illustrators such as Hugo Grygkar, Philippe Ledoux, Kermit Oliver and Annie Faivre (who hides a monkey in her designs). Here you will discover the fashion of scarf styles throughout the decades, how to wear and tie a scarf, and the scarf in film and popular culture, along with those who made the Herm癡s carr矇 a hallmark of their own - such as Queen Elizabeth II, Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy Onassis.
What the Band Wore
"Even the book's cover sparkles with gold, a brilliant visual cue -- at least for those of us of a certain age -- of what's in store: A traipse through that time in our lives when the sparkly flash of pop-cultural figures served as guides to millions of youngsters desperate to connect to a dim constellation we knew to be out there but couldn't see alone." -- East Hampton Star What The Band Wore by Alice Harris is an unprecedented collection of photographs that illustrates four decades of pop, rock, soul, disco, funk, punk, reggae, heavy metal, and hip hop fashion. Sparkling sequins, safety pins, and even suits from outer space are spotlighted in more than 80 images by acclaimed music photographers, including Terry O'Neill, Henry Diltz, Matthew Rolston, Bob Gruen, and Lynn Goldsmith. Featuring exclusive comments from legendary artists, What The Band Wore traces the evolution of stage wear from the 1960s through the 1990s, from the self-made counterculture style of Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, and Sly & The Family Stone to the custom designs that Bob Mackie, Bill Whitten, Larry LeGaspi, Vivienne Westwood, and Issey Miyake created for the most renowned names in music. Whether it's Elvis Presley or Janet Jackson posing in tight leather, Freddie Mercury masquerading as a harlequin, or Run-DMC sporting their iconic footwear, these pages thread together a fabulous celebration of fashion and music.
I Know Kung Fu
Inspired by classic kung fu flicks from the 1980s and 1990s, Hong Kong-based cult illustrator Rex Koo pays tribute to the heroes from his childhood in I KNOW KUNG FU - an art book that celebrates the much-loved shows and stars that have made Chinese martial arts into the global pop-culture phenomenon that it is today. Drawing from the popular kung fu movies - "Once Upon a Time in China" series, "Shaolin Soccer", "Kung Fu Hustle", and "The Grandmaster" - Koo brings to life the legendary tales and lore behind fan-favorite fighting techniques such as the "Wing Chun", "Magic Power of Toad", and "Tai Chi Fist" in his distinct, nuanced style. Readers can expect over 250 pages of compelling and character-filled illustrations depicting featured moves and film stills. The final section of the book features biographies and iconic depictions of the actors and producers that have made a mark on local and international kung fu cinema including Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Donnie Yew and Jet Li, to name a few.
Islamicate Textiles
Textiles and clothing are interwoven with Islamic culture. In Islamicate Textiles, readers are taken on a journey from Central Asia to Tanzania to uncover the central roles that textiles play within Muslim-majority communities. This thematically arranged book sheds light on the traditions, rituals and religious practices of these regions, and the ways in which each one incorporates materials and clothing. Drawing on examples including Iranian lion carpets and Arabic keffiyeh, Faegheh Shirazi frames these textiles and totemic items as important cultural signifiers that, together, form a dynamic and fascinating material culture. Like a developing language, this culture expands, bends and develops to suit the needs of new generations and groups across the world. The political significance of Islamicate textiles is also explored: Faegheh Shirazi's writing reveals the fraught relationship between the East - with its sought-after materials and much-valued textiles - and the European countries that purchased and repurposed these goods, and lays bare the historical and contemporary connections between textiles, colonialism, immigration and economics. Dr Shirazi also discusses gender and how textiles and clothing are intimately linked with sexuality and gender identity.
Making and Breaking the Grid, Third Edition
Take your design work to the next level with Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop (Third Edition), the essential easy-to-use guide for designers working in every medium. With over 150,000 copies in print, this new edition makes a classic text relevant to a new generation of designers. Updates include: A cross-cultural inclusive re-envisioning of design history related to the grid, including alternative approaches to layout Expanded discussion of grid use in interactive, UX/UI scenarios Greater equity in the representation of design work by women and BIPOC designers Grids are the most basic and essential forms in graphic design--and they can be the most rigid. This book shows you how to understand the rules of the grid to use them effectively, and then how to break them, resulting in phenomenal cohesive layouts. Timothy Samara explains the history of the grid and shows examples of grid basics, such as column, compound, and modular grids. He shows methods for building and using grids, and offers numerous examples of stunning design projects using a variety of imagery and typography. Pages are filled with hundreds of large, full-color layout concepts and diagrams that educate and inspire. After mastering the grid, discover how to break it using conceptual designs that deconstruct and flip the grid successfully. Split, splice, and shift; create spontaneous compositions; make narrative constructs; work on an axis; use intuitive design; and more to create unique layouts or other projects. See ideas in action with eye-catching layout examples. With this book you will: learn how grids work. be inspired to explore new concepts for using--or not using--grids. discover achievable alternatives for boring layouts. get the results you want using fresh design elements. learn designers' processes via fascinating case studies. see numerous examples of successful layouts created with and without grids. communicate ideas effectively using visual language. This new, expanded edition presents the most comprehensive, accessible, in-depth exposition of layout concepts ever published.
Universal Principles of Design, Updated and Expanded Third Edition
Universal Principles of Design, Updated and Expanded Third Edition is a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary encyclopedia, now with fully updated existing entries and expanded with 75 new entries to present a total of 200 laws, guidelines, and considerations that are important to successful design. Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this essential design guide pairs clear explanations of every design concept with visual examples of the ideas applied in practice. Whether a marketing campaign or a museum exhibit, a video game or a complex control system, the design we see is the culmination of many concepts and practices brought together from a variety of disciplines. Because no one can be an expert on everything, designers have always had to scramble to find the information and know-how required to make a design work--until now. Each principle is presented in a two-page format. The left-hand page contains a succinct definition and a full description of the principle, examples of and guidelines for its use, and side notes that provide elaborations and references. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle. The book is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced by name. From the Abbe Principle to the Zeigarnick Effect, every major design concept is defined and illustrated, including these new additions: Feature creep Gamification Root cause Social trap Supernormal stimulus A landmark reference for designers, engineers, architects, and students, Universal Principles of Design has become the standard for anyone seeking to broaden and improve their design expertise, explore brainstorming ideas, and improve the quality of their design work. The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.
Mandala Coloring Book
This is a coloring book for adults with hand-drawn mandala patterns. Wonderful and relaxing patterns will allow you to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and plunge into the land of peace and relaxation. 60 different patterns drawn with attention to every detail, guarantee high quality of workmanship.Specifications: Premium Soft CoverDimensions: 8.5 x 11 inches ( 21.59 x 27.94 cm)60 individual projects.So if you need the perfect way of relieving stress, or if you're hunting for an ideal gift for a coloring fan in your life, then you've come to the right place.
Graphics Simplified
Graphics Simplified is a no-nonsense guide to the preparation of effective charts and graphs and to the selection of suitable illustrations. It is intended for authors and lecturers preparing artwork for publication or projection.The book describes seven common types of graphs, illustrates variations of each, and explains when - and when not - to use each type. The answers to a few basic questions provide the guidelines for selecting the best graphic approach for the purpose. What is the graph intended the express - trend, magnitude, rate of change? What medium is to be used - printed, television, 35 mm slides, overhead projection? The limitations of each medium will determine the size and shape of the artwork, the size and number of words that may be included, width of lines, and tone patterns. The book includes numerous helpful hints to the actual preparation of graphs and charts, including an introduction to the many graphic aids available commercially: papers, lettering guides, acetate overlays, etc.A separate chapter discusses how to choose the style of illustration - a drawing or painting; a chart, graph, or diagram; or a photograph - and how to select and submit photographs.Graphics Simplified is a concise guide to principles and their applications to specific projects, one that should be on the reference shelves of every teacher, scientists, and author.
Wm. H. Page's Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, Etc.
Having procured a cult-like following in the modern field of design, this extraordinary volume is brimming with over 100 intricate typeface examples, all skilfully produced and vibrantly coloured.In the world of typography, few titles hold higher esteem than William H. Page's Specimens of Chromatic Wood-Type (1874). First produced in 1874, the book was intended as a catalogue to showcase the capabilities of Page's world-renowned wood type foundry, William Page & Company, to sell the pieces of type to other printers. The elaborate fonts boast up to seven colours, each with labyrinthine borders and bold outlines.In this new facsimile edition, we have taken meticulous steps to preserve the original colour plates of the iconic volume, ensuring that the charm of Page's typographical masterpiece remains true to the original, first printed over 175 years ago. This prolific volume showcases the artistic magic that lies at the heart of letterpress printing in a rich celebration of a once-forgotten craft.
Wm. H. Page's Specimens of Chromatic Wood Type, Borders, Etc.
Having procured a cult-like following in the modern field of design, this extraordinary volume is brimming with over 100 intricate typeface examples, all skilfully produced and vibrantly coloured. In the world of typography, few titles hold higher esteem than William H. Page's Specimens of Chromatic Wood-Type (1874). First produced in 1874, the book was intended as a catalogue to showcase the capabilities of Page's world-renowned wood type foundry, William Page & Company, to sell the pieces of type to other printers. The elaborate fonts boast up to seven colours, each with labyrinthine borders and bold outlines. In this new facsimile edition, we have taken meticulous steps to preserve the original colour plates of the iconic volume, ensuring that the charm of Page's typographical masterpiece remains true to the original, first printed over 175 years ago. This prolific volume showcases the artistic magic that lies at the heart of letterpress printing in a rich celebration of a once-forgotten craft.
The Sweetgrass Chronicles
In July 2022, a young man from a small-town in Canada walked from Vancouver British Columbia to San Fransisco. His name was Fisher Monahan, and he kept a journal. He had gotten rid of nearly all of his belongings, bought a backpack, and hit the road. Four months later, after arriving in San Francisco, he would compile his journal full of drawings and notes into a book. Immediately after graduating from high school in June of 2022, Fisher flew out to Abbotsford BC and began his walk at Washington's northern border. Inspired by the likes of Chris McCandless and Everett Ruess, Fisher was on a mission to roam free and rejoice in the raw, unfiltered experiences that nature (and sometimes interesting people) presented. Walking long distances in remote lands, carrying only the essentials, these pages are filled with everything from innocent musings to field notes and illustrations of things Fisher has encountered in his travels.
Sew What?!? Vol. 1 The Basics
Are you ready to skyrocket your fashion career and make a positive impact on the environment? "SEW WHAT?!? How to design sustainable Fashion," the ultimate fashion design book by Dinie van den Heuvel, is the resource you need.This insightful introduction to sustainable design is perfect for fashion school students, aspiring designers, and seasoned industry professionals. Dinie van den Heuvel, a sustainable fashion designer and coach with over 15 years of experience, presents sustainable fashion principles in a holistic, accessible format.'Sew What' Volume 1 dives deep into the fundamentals of sustainable design. You'll learn about the importance of transparency in the supply chain, the cradle-to-cradle approach to design, the social implications of fashion production, and the economics of sustainable fashion.This book is more than a fashion business book - it's a call to action to reshape the industry and eliminate stigmas around sustainable fashion. Find endless inspiration for your creations and contribute to the fashion of tomorrow with this essential guide. Order your copy today!
Charles Franklyn - A Man of Strong Opinions
Dr Charles Aubrey Hamilton Franklyn (1896-1982) was a well-known figure in the study of academic dress, genealogy and heraldry. Perhaps best known for his 1923 heraldic work The Bearing of Coat-Armour by Ladies, and his 1970 monograph Academical Dress from the Middle Ages to the Present Day, he was in many ways a complicated and often opinionated man. This biography traces his life and work, together with his contributions to academic dress and heraldry, including his designs of hoods and gowns for several universities and other organisations.
Fontanaarte: House of Glass
A comprehensive history of one of the most iconic Milanese glass studiosAccompanying a show in Venice, this comprehensive volume chronicles the legendary Milanese glass manufacturer FontanaArte through the production periods led by its four great artistic directors: Gio Ponti (1932-33), Pietro Chiesa (1933-48), Max Ingrand (1954-67) and Gae Aulenti (1979-96).
Little Book of Burberry
From their heritage trenches and ubiquitous check to experimental red carpet looks, the House of Burberry is known worldwide for its covetable designs. Sophisticated, simple, and quintessentially British, Burberry is beloved for its remarkable ability to straddle tradition and innovation. The allure of the 'Burberry Girls', like Cara Delevingne, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, epitomizes just what Burberry is about: aspiration, elegance and grace. Featuring an exquisite range of photographs, from finished designs to close-up details and beautifully styled shots, this book pulls back the curtain on the story behind the brand. Touching on its humble beginnings in 1856, all the way up to its current designs, this invaluable reference is the definitive word on all things Burberry.
The Brawn of Your Brand
The "Brawn of Your Brand" is a book developed to get readers excited about branding! Branding has become such a buzz word these days that it drums up as much confusion as it does attention. Everyone knows that branding is important. Every professional, leader, business owner, influencer, and any other person seeking to make successful strides in their fields of endeavor realizes they must possess strong brands. However, branding is a very complicated activity. It is often very unsettling just figuring out exactly where to start with any branding effort, whether it's a personal branding effort or a business branding effort. Then, once that start is identified, there are a million more things to do. If we're not careful, we can easily get swept away, engaged in misguided branding efforts, incongruent with our personal desires and essence. This book is developed to assist readers with finding a solid baseline for their difficult branding challenges. It is meant to be an enabler for readers to focus on placing their authentic selves at the center of every brand they create. This book is a breath of fresh air for its readers. It contains viewpoints about branding that encourage readers to appreciate the power of branding. It further acknowledges the ability of every reader to search inside themselves to find their own personal truths, which should be embedded in their personal and business brands. Because branding is a very difficult task, this book contains insights describing how the writer, Daymond The Brand, CLC, faced his own stressful hardships with branding. The reader will come to understand how his woes were overcome by his commitment to getting clear with himself to subsequently brand with joy. Ultimately, "The Brawn of Your Brand" is created to help readers get in touch with joyfully branding themselves and their businesses, while operating with clear intentions to experience life changing consequences.
Teaching Research in Design
Since the 1990s, the concern to define areas of research in design has dominated academic debates. As a result, we are now facing a multitude of understandings. This is especially true for practice-based design research. Sandra Dittenberger, Hans Stefan Moritsch and Agnes Raschauer discuss how the concept of learning by research can be integrated into product design studio teaching. They show different international approaches for integrating research into teaching and contrast the areas of design research with scientific standards. The book features study results that helped generate both a general orientation for research in design education and guidelines for students of how to integrate research into their project work.
Little Guides to Style III
Containing the stories of four legendary fashion houses, this collectable box holds a beautiful set of covetable style guides. Exploring four designers who exemplify elegance and high couture, these little books of fashion follow these brands from their creation, moving through their style evolutions, the key looks that define them and their impact on the fashion landscape today.Discover the story behind the Birkin with the Little Book of Herm癡s, the creation of red carpet elegance with Valentino, the construction of architectural masterpieces with Balenciaga and the complete re-imagination of the iconic brand with Chanel by Lagerfeld.Featuring hundreds of exquisite images and text by best-selling authors, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift for any fashion lover.
Little Book of Bottega Veneta
Synonymous with fine craftsmanship and understated elegance, the House of Bottega Veneta is the go-to brand for those who love effortless chic. Since 1966, Bottega Veneta has stood out from the crowd, unique in its blend of timeless sophistication and contemporary edge. Known for the distinctive Intrecciato woven design and statement green, this Milan-based luxury brand is renowned for beautifully-crafted leather goods such as the Cabat, Veneta, and iconic clutch Knot bags and increasingly famous footwear and jewellery collections. Cultural relevance remains at the heart of this ultra-cool brand with the likes of Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz and Rihanna seen in exquisite hand-finished dresses, oversized clutches and quilted shoes. Under Creative Director, Matthiew Blazy, there's no denying that Bottega Veneta is one of the most exciting brands in the fashion world.
Audrey in Paris
A charming, illustrated gift book combining two timelessly stylish subjects - Audrey Hepburn and the city of Paris. Both classic, both inimitable, both fashion icons - Audrey Hepburn and Paris are a match made in heaven. Falling in love with the city at a young age, Audrey returned to Paris again and again in some of her most celebrated films (Sabrina, Funny Face, How to Steal a Million, Charade) wearing outfits from her favourite Parisian couturier, Hubert de Givenchy, and creating some of the most significant fashion moments of the twentieth century. Audrey in Paris brings together over 100 stunning photographs of her most iconic moments in the city, from film stills and behind-the-scenes shots to candid images of Audrey enjoying the city as a visitor. The book also includes a bespoke illustrated map showing her favourite spots. While dozens of successful books on Audrey have been published, this will be the first to document her time in the city of light. Tapping into Audrey's status as a fashion idol, which spans across the generations, as well as Paris's status as the world's capital of elegance, Audrey in Paris combines the gifty charm of How to be Parisian Wherever You Are with Audrey's forever appeal as a fashion muse. Gorgeous finishes will make this a stylish gift book to be treasured for years to come.
The Brief History of Men's Underwear
The Brief History of Men's Underwear is a comprehensive exploration of one of the most overlooked and essential garments in men's fashion. From the earliest loincloths to modern-day compression shorts, this book takes a deep dive into the evolution of men's underwear over time. With chapters covering everything from the cultural significance of men's underwear to the impact of celebrity culture on its design, readers will come away with a newfound appreciation for this humble yet essential garment. Drawing on a range of historical and cultural perspectives, this book reveals the fascinating ways in which men's underwear has shaped and been shaped by changing attitudes towards masculinity, fashion, and sexuality. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious about the origins of your favorite briefs or boxers, The Brief History of Men's Underwear is a must-read.
The Film School Basic Competencies
The construction of this work consists of identifying the characteristics of filmmaking skills and defining them as competencies, identification, elements of the competency, performance criteria, problems, and application range. The audiovisual representation competency helps guide filmmaking courses at the film school. This curricular competency makes up for the need for more description of a film director's work. Its main characteristic is the ability to translate an abstract story into representation in a two-dimensional spatiality, and it shows what is necessary to communicate through video and film. One of the audiovisual representation skills is translating an abstract story in spatial terms, which is one of the dimensions of abstract thinking fundamental for training professionals in the audiovisual industry.
User-Centric Design
Designing applications can be a challenge for many designers. The user can play a crucial role in the development process by including them in the different development phases. The user can provide information on what is critical for the application and where user-centric design begins. Some basic concepts and techniques are needed for the user-centric design to succeed, such as modeling, requirements, design approval, and the prototype. When designing the application, evaluating the ethical impacts, psychology, and design principles lead to an application that contains an interactive approach with developers and users. Developers who work with users ensure that the application includes practical concepts and principles for the success of organizations and businesses. Designers and users can work on usability, accessibility, reliability, desirability, speed, stability, and security. User-centric strategy can improve by using tools to manage performance using specific techniques. User-centric design is based on and centered around the users. They are an essential part of the design process and should have a say in what they want and need from the application based on behavior and performance. Dr. Diane Stottlemyer has been considered a valued instructor at different colleges and universities. She strives to give each student a lifelong experience by creating a solid community in each class. Her instruction works towards improving students' experience that can be used in their individual career growth. The concept of a User-Centric experience is of great interest to her since she has researched creating requirements through user input to define requirements and design. She has also worked at various companies where she was responsible for creating documents based on user experience, requirements, and user testing. Dr. Stottlemyer has over 20 years of teaching experience and over 20 years of consulting experience. Also, she has a Ph.D. and four master's degrees.
Megan Hess: The Shoe
Megan Hess: The Shoe is an illustrated love story about the most coveted accessory of any designer wardrobe, from internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess. A piece of fashion is so much more than an object. To the designer who creates it, the muse who inspires it or the fashion lover who lusts after it, that piece is part of a story. Nothing quite says fashion like a beautiful pair of shoes. The red sole of a Louboutin, the jeweled buckle of a Manolo Blahnik, the simple perfection of a Chanel slingback, or the incredible finishes on a Jimmy Choo - these are the details that complete an outfit and define timeless style. Megan Hess: The Shoe is the next in the Ultimate Fashion Wardrobe series, filled with fascinating information and stunning illustrations and packaged up in a beautiful hardback: the perfect accessory for any fashion life.
Identimatics
Daniel Opoku's exhibition points to the political and epistemological inequalities in our mathematics pedagogy, in a way not to criminalize the structured academic discipline of mathematics, but to subject a different cultural interpretation of the concept to critical mathematics pedagogy. He postulates through his work that, across all cultures, people add, subtract, divide and multiply in both simple and complex terms making mathematics a global language.
Pink Circles, Blue Squares.
This book is just the beginning of this ever-evolving topic, gender biases in graphic design, but I hope this can serve as a resource for those with questions like I did. Questions such as "why is the color pink associated with femininity?" And "where did that come from?" Or "how does that affect my design?" There must be reasons that explain why we design the way we create! I also realized that many of my gender and graphic design biases started in school during undergrad. As an educator, I wanted to develop a tool to help others facilitate conversations about gender biases in graphic design. So, here it is! I know this book doesn't cover everything regarding gender biases and graphic design, and it is written from my perspective. Like everyone else, I have my own biases, but I have tried to create a resource as neutral as possible. If you're reading this, I hope you find this book helpful. Happy reading!
Folk Fashion
A dynamic resurgence in sewing and knitting is under way, with many people enjoying making and mending their own garments at home. However, stories abound of homemade clothes languishing at the back of the wardrobe. Amy Twigger Holroyd draws on ideas of fashion, culture and craft to explore makers' lived experiences of creating and wearing homemade clothes in a society dominated by shop-bought garments. Using the innovative metaphor of fashion as common land, Folk Fashion investigates the complex relationship between making, well-being and sustainability. Twigger Holroyd combines her own experience as a designer and knitter with first-hand accounts from folk fashion makers to explore this fascinating, yet under-examined, area of contemporary fashion culture.Looking to the future, she also considers how sewers and knitters might maximise the radical potential of their activities.
Storm Moon
Storm moon magazine is about the mythology of storms worldwide. Modern and historic viewpoints on the various belief systems on our planet. Descriptive character list of ancient gods and goddesses plus art & photography by Wish Fire.
Fashion Designers A-Z. 40th Ed.
From Azzedine Ala簿a, Crist籀bal Balenciaga, and Coco Chanel to Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent, and Vivienne Westwood, more than a century's worth of fashion greats are celebrated in this new edition of Fashion Designers A-Z. An accessibly priced and updated volume features photographs of hundreds of garments selected from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) museum's permanent collection. Elegant gowns from the turn of the century, Mondrian-style minimalist chic, and everything inbetween. Each of these works of art is chosen not only for its beauty but also for exemplifyingthe unique philosophy, skill, and aesthetics of each of the featured designers. In her introductory essay, the museum's director and chief curator, Valerie Steele, writes about the rise of the fashion museum and the emergence of the fashion exhibition as a popular and controversial phenomenon. The foreword is contributed by international style maven Suzy Menkes, texts by the museum's curators help shine historical light on each label and garment pictured, and beautifully drawn portraits by the artist Robert Nippoldt pay homage to the creators behind them.
Chinese Dress in Detail
Chinese Dress in Detail reveals the beauty and variety of Chinese dress for women, men, and children, both historically and geographically, showcasing the intricacy of decorative embroidery and rich use of materials and weaving and dyeing techniques. The reader is granted a unique opportunity to examine historical clothing that is often too fragile to display, from quivering hair ornaments, stunning silk jackets and coats, festive robes, and pleated skirts, to pieces embellished with rare materials such as peacock-feather threads or created through unique craft skills, as well as handpicked contemporary designs.A general introduction provides an essential overview of the history of Chinese dress, plotting key developments in style, design, and mode of dress, and the traditional importance of clothing as social signifier, followed by eight thematic chapters that examine Chinese dress in exquisite detail from head to toe. Each garment is accompanied by a short text and detail photography; front-and-back line drawings are provided for key items.An extraordinary exploration of the splendor and complexity of Chinese garments and accessories, Chinese Dress in Detail will delight all followers of fashion, costume, and textiles.
Illustrated Men
Delve into the art of menswear illustration and learn what it takes to create professional, praiseworthy fashion sketches.With over 300 color examples, illustrator and educator Lamont O'Neal uses a mixture of watercolor, marker, pencil and digital tools to help you master fundamentals such as anatomy and proportion. Later chapters focus on garment drawing, the principles of balance and movement as well classic poses and how they can highlight a design.There's also a guide to the history of menswear illustration, with introductions to some of the most influential practitioners and discussion of how to develop your own individual style by using hand drawing as an expression of individual style and creativity. There are also reference photographs showing how sketches and illustrations relate to the finished garment, making this the ultimate guide to drawing and rendering the male fashion figure.Profiles: Cody Cannon, Carlos Aponte, Mengjie Di, Brian Lane, Ryan McMenamy, Emee Mathew, Francisco Cort矇sKey topics: Drawing the Male Fashion Figure, Movement, Drawing the Clothed Figure, Drawing the Garment, Rendering Techniques, Digital Art
Freak to Chic
In this unique intervention in the study of queer culture, Dominic Janes highlights that, under the gaze of social conservatism, 'gay' life was hiding in plain sight. Indeed, he argues that the worlds of glamour, fashion, art and countercultural style provided rich opportunities for the construction of queer spectacle in London. Inspired by the legacies of Oscar Wilde, interwar and later 20th-century men such as Cecil Beaton expressed transgressive desires in forms inspired by those labelled 'freaks' and, thereby, made major contributions to the histories of art, design, fashion, sexuality, and celebrity. Janes reinterprets the origins of gay and queer cultures by charting the interactions between marginalized freaks and chic fashionistas. He establishes a new framework for future analyses of other cities and media, and of the roles of women and diverse identities.
Hello, Spring
Hello, Spring! Do you love spring? Ready to be inspired? Join Wendy and Diann, best friends, who share what they love about this lovely season: inspiring home decorating ideas, meaningful poems and quotes, beautiful photographs, holiday pictures and ideas, tips for spring cleaning, and much more! This 100 page book is a visual feast for your eyes! You'll want a copy for your coffee table and one for your best friend! This is the 3rd book in The Seasonal Collection by Wendy and Diann. If you also love the four seasons, you'll want to check out Hello, Autumn and Hello, Winter as well! Watch for Hello, Summer to be released by summer 2023!
Introduction to Graphic Design
From your first day learning the basic terms of design, through to bringing together your final portfolio, Introduction to Graphic Design 2nd edition is the perfect companion for your learning journey. Written by experienced educator and designer Aaris Sherin, this popular textbook is designed for visual learners and explains all the key topics introductory graphic design classes will contain. Concepts covered include layout, narrative, semiotics, colour, typography, production and context, and examples range from packaging design and advertising, through to apps and motion graphics. - Boxes of "Do's and Don'ts", tips and discussion points- Practical exercises throughout the book - Design In Action case studies- Broad variety of inspirational work from international designers- Includes advice on design development, research, presenting and critiquing work This new edition brings together an even more diverse range of featured designers, more coverage of cultural differences and sensitivity considerations, more digital-first design and more critical analysis of trends in graphic design.
The Material Culture of Tableware
The Material Culture of Tableware is a fascinating and authoritative study of patterned tableware in the USA. This book undertakes a visual analysis of Johnson Brothers patterns of tableware pottery, with reference to comparable designs by other British companies, such as Spode and Adams. It examines how this practical genre reflected the aesthetic values, sense of identity and aspirations of the American consumers who purchased its products. The study also sheds light on British opinions and understandings of American culture. The book's chronological organization shows how tableware designs reflected the cultural developments of American society during the long 20th century. From status-seeking 1890s beaux-arts patterns and the nostalgic historical scenes of the 1930s, to whimsical 1960s patterns and the contemporary motifs of the 1970s, The Material Culture of Tableware tells a compelling story about who 20th-century middle-class Americans were and wanted to be.
Interactive Visualization
A guide to fundamental issues in designing interactive visualizations, exploring ideas of inquiry, design, structured data, and usability. Interactive visualization is emerging as a vibrant new form of communication, providing compelling presentations that allow viewers to interact directly with information in order to construct their own understandings of it. Building on a long tradition of print-based information visualization, interactive visualization utilizes the technological capabilities of computers, the Internet, and computer graphics to marshal multifaceted information in the service of making a point visually. This book offers an introduction to the field, presenting a framework for exploring historical, theoretical, and practical issues. It is not a "how-to" book tied to specific and soon-to-be-outdated software tools, but a guide to the concepts that are central to building interactive visualization projects whatever their ultimate form. The framework the book presents (known as the ASSERT model, developed by the author), allows the reader to explore the process of interactive visualization in terms of choosing good questions to ask; finding appropriate data for answering them; structuring that information; exploring and analyzing the data; representing the data visually; and telling a story using the data. Interactive visualization draws on many disciplines to inform the final representation, and the book reflects this, covering basic principles of inquiry, data structuring, information design, statistics, cognitive theory, usability, working with spreadsheets, the Internet, and storytelling.
3D papercraft inspirations, Creatures, abstracts and decor collection
3D papercraft inspirations, Creatures, Abstracts and Decor collection by SofsThis collection contains 200 plus project images to keep you inspired!You will find an amazing selection of 3D papercraft project images in this bigger then ever collection of inspirations. Images were AI generated based on a combined expert knowledge of graphic design and 3D papercraft. This innovative combination of savoir-faire offers us experiences in imagery that have never been possible before. Use this newly generated, never before seen collection of inspirations to expand your creative boundaries. You will find projects images ranging from simple to impossible! Use as a work tool or simply let the beauty of these images take you to another dimension. Sophie Marcoux is the creative designer behind the 3D papercraft brand Sofs Designs. Her work as amused and inspired people from all over the world since 2012. Based in Montreal Canada, Sophie feels empowered when making stuff and in turn, loves to empower herself and others while on journey. Feel free to visit www.sofsdesigns.com for more project ideas.
