Hollywood Style Icons
Hollywood Costumes is a captivating visual journey through the history of cinematic costume design. From the glamour of the 1920s to the innovations of modern film, this book celebrates the artistry, creativity, and legacy of Hollywood's most iconic looks. A must-have for any movie lover or fashion enthusiast. Includes: 256 page book Packed with detailed insights Features full-colour images of iconic Hollywood costume designs
Community (&) Design
This book explores how design shapes and is shaped by communities across diverse physical and digital, urban and rural, local and transnational contexts. Bringing together scholars and practitioners from around the world, it investigates how design fosters interaction, identity, and belonging. From grassroots initiatives to global networks, COMMUNITY (&) DESIGN examines design for, in, and by communities, revealing how shared spaces, tools, and practices shape collective life - and how communities, in turn, design their own worlds. Crossing disciplines and geographies, it offers fresh insights into how design redefines what community can mean today.
Jeong
The first book to explore the full scope and beauty of Korean design - from traditional craft to celebrated contemporary creationsCharacterized by a unique blend of tradition and innovation, and by a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Korean design is recognized for its creativity, quality, and beauty. Jeong: The Spirit of Korean Craft and Design is the first book to present an immersive visual exploration of the country's fascinating craft and design scene to an international audience.A Korean concept with no direct translation in English, jeong conveys a deep affection, emotional connection, and a sense of attachment that develops over time through shared experiences, care, and familiarity. In the context of craft and design, jeong is revealed through attention to detail and the profound connection between maker, object and user.This elegant volume presents 175 inspiring and important objects, from anonymous folk crafts to celebrated masterpieces, including lacquerware, ceramics, embroidery, furniture, textiles and more. Each illustrated with a striking full-page image, featured pieces include traditional moon jars, intricately woven baskets, delicate textiles, and cutting-edge contemporary furniture.Printed on tactile craft paper and stitch-bound in traditional Korean style, the book is itself a stunning object that invites exploration. Design-obsessed readers will also find in-depth essays by contemporary Korean design prodigy Teo Yang; curator Beth McKillop; and J Kathryn Hong, Chairperson of the Arumjigi Foundation in Seoul.This special book reveals the spirit and sensibility of jeong to readers around the world.
The Sovereignty of Scent, Design Your Invisible Atmosphere for Focus, Calm, and Connection
The Sovereignty of Scent invites you to discover the most overlooked yet powerful layer of your environment: the invisible atmosphere of fragrance. While we obsess over what we can see and hear, scent quietly shapes our mood, productivity, and relationships. This book shows you how to reclaim control of that subtle dimension-using intentional fragrance design to sharpen focus, cultivate calm, and deepen human connection. Through science, story, and practical guidance, you'll learn how specific scents influence memory, energy, and emotional states, and how to weave them into your daily rituals, workspaces, and social settings. Whether you're seeking sharper concentration, smoother transitions between stress and rest, or a more inviting home, scent becomes your sovereign tool. This is not about indulgence-it's about strategy. By designing your invisible atmosphere, you gain a unique edge: the ability to shift your inner state and the energy of any space with a single inhale. The Sovereignty of Scent is both a sensory manifesto and a practical manual, offering you a novel "hack" for wellbeing and performance. It's time to stop leaving your mood to chance and start designing it-one breath at a time.
Signature, Find Your Style, Own Your Presence, Ignore the Noise
Signature: Find Your Style, Own Your Presence, Ignore the Noise is a timeless manifesto for anyone ready to step beyond imitation and claim their true identity. In a world overflowing with trends, opinions, and distractions, this book offers a clear path to cultivating authenticity, refining personal style, and building presence that commands respect without performance. Through seventeen thought-provoking chapters, it explores the disciplines of silence, integrity, confidence, and discernment, guiding readers toward a life immune to fleeting fashions and rooted in enduring values. This is not a manual for chasing relevance; it is a companion for creating resonance. It challenges you to refine your essence, articulate your values, and embrace the freedom of living declaratively. Whether you are a professional seeking clarity, a creative resisting conformity, or simply someone yearning to stand firm in your truth, Signature empowers you to inscribe your mark upon the world - unrepeatable, undeniable, and free.
The Mood Wardrobe, Curate Your Closet, Cultivate Your Mindset
The Mood Wardrobe: Curate Your Closet, Cultivate Your Mindset is a modern guide to intentional living through the lens of clothing and psychology. Blending color theory, emotional regulation, and mindful lifestyle practices, this book shows how your wardrobe can become a powerful tool for shaping mood, identity, and daily energy. Each chapter explores how colors, textures, fits, and rituals influence emotional states, offering practical strategies to align your inner world with your outer expression. Rather than chasing fleeting fashion trends, The Mood Wardrobe invites readers to cultivate a closet that reflects authenticity, resilience, and calm. It emphasizes decluttering as emotional release, shopping with intention, and dressing as a form of self-care. With a focus on wellness-adjacent living, the book reframes clothing as more than fabric-it becomes a mirror, a ritual, and a mindset laboratory. This is not a book about what's "in" or "out." It is about what feels right, what empowers, and what restores balance. By curating your wardrobe with mindfulness, you cultivate a lifestyle that is both stylish and emotionally sustainable. Perfect for readers seeking clarity, creativity, and confidence, The Mood Wardrobe is a fresh take on fashion as wellness-an invitation to dress with purpose and live with presence.
Little Book of Patek Philippe
There is one brand that is immediately recognized as the last word in luxury Swiss watchmaking - Patek Philippe. For over 180 years, the watchmaker has been creating some of the most sought-after, finely crafted and innovative models in the luxury watch market. From its origins in Geneva as an artisan business to its position today as a brand of global renown, Little Book of Patek Philippe tells the story of these masterpieces of design. One hundred images showcase every iconic model - Nautilus, Calatrava, Aquanaut, Golden Ellipse and more - and celebrity fans from Albert Einstein to Drake. Expert text reveals the brand's history, key moments and future.
Paul Poiret
An immersion into Paul Poiret's creative universe, this book explores the renowned fashion designer's audacity and artistic power through fashion, decorative arts, perfume, celebration, and even gastronomy, in the vibrant cultural context of the first decades of the twentieth century. Poiret (1879-1944) is widely credited with bringing fashion into the modern age, and his work continues to inspire today.Highlighting Poiret's lasting influence on contemporary designers, this volume offers a captivating experience, through a selection of works, documents, and testimonies. It draws on the vast collections of the Mus矇e des Arts D矇coratifs in Paris (fashion, textiles, furniture, drawings, photographs, illustrations, and posters), exploring the different themes that marked Poiret's life and work. From his fascination with the Ballets Russes and his artistic collaboration with Raoul Dufy to the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, as well as his stylistic influences, this book examines the inspirations and creations of a figure whose work continues to fascinate.
Marzee
This book explores the story of Marzee--its founder, the gallery, and the collection--presenting over 300 works and tracing the evolution of contemporary jewelry through history, design, and curation.
Among Friends
In homage to the grand dame of international studio jewelry, Helen Williams Drutt English, and her 60 years of collecting, the publication presents selected works by American and German artists in a combination never before seen. Text in English and German. Helen Williams Drutt English is an American gallerist, collector, mediator, and promoter of contemporary art jewelry. In homage to this grand dame of international studio jewelry and her 60 years of collecting, the publication presents selected works by American and German artists in a combination never before seen. Representing the diversity of American art jewelry are 140 examples from the last 70 years, from modernist minimalist or narrative works to objects with a strong sociopolitical message. The display of almost 100 works by German jewelry artists impressively documents the various developments in contemporary jewelry in both countries, as well as mutual influences and commonalities. The works testify to Helen Williams Drutt English's great devotion to and engagement with art jewelry. Moreover, they represent her friendship with artists from both the USA and Germany and, not least, the close cultural and artistic connection between these two countries. Text in English and German.
The Garden Of Hours
The Garden of Hours is an entirely imaginary grimoire, a fantastical garden that exists only in the space between day and night, dreamed into being by fairies, witches, and wandering spirits. Within its pages are forty magical hours, each devoted to a singular, otherworldly flower-some rooted in imagination, others whispered into existence by the unseen. Illustrated in the style of 14th-century illuminated manuscripts, the book blends botanical wonder with mystical elements, cryptic marginalia, and alchemical symbols. Every hour tells a story, recorded by imagined alchemists, warlocks, and herbalist witches, revealing secrets of time, nature, and the fantastical. The Garden of Hours invites yor curiosity to wander among luminous petals, glowing dew, whispering leaves, and ethereal blooms, offering a glimpse into a world where the ordinary is entirely transformed by imagination, and every flower holds a secret known only to the dreamer.
Design Thinking for Engineers
In a world characterized by rapid change, uncertainty, and complexity, the ability to innovate and adapt is essential for organizations to thrive. Design thinking has emerged as a powerful approach to problem-solving and innovation, offering a human-centered and collaborative framework for addressing complex challenges and creating meaningful solutions.This comprehensive guide to design thinking explores the principles, processes, and tools that underpin this transformative approach to innovation. Divided into five modules, the book provides a holistic view of design thinking and its applications across various domains and disciplines.The evolution of engineering education demands an integration of analytical skills with creative and empathetic problem-solving abilities. The Design Thinking course modules presented herein are a thoughtful response to this call. Each module is designed to progressively guide students through the design thinking process, empowering them to approach problems not just with logic, but with insight and innovation.This modular structure reflects our commitment to experiential learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. From understanding hu-man behavior to articulating final presentations, each segment of the course is carefully sequenced to promote depth, reflection, and real-world application.It is with this vision that we present the module-wise breakdown of a roadmap to cultivating design sensibilities, critical thinking, and purpose-driven innovation among our students.In essence, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to design thinking, offering insights, tools, and techniques that can inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful change. Whether you are a seasoned innovator or a newcomer to the world of design thinking, this book provides a roadmap for unlocking your creative potential and driving innovation in your organization. We invite you to embark on this journey of exploration and discovery, as we uncover the transformative power of design thinking in driving innovation and shaping the future of organizations.For more details, please visit https: //centralwestpublishing.com
Introduction to Textile Design
The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the vast and creative world of textiles. It begins with the basic concepts of textile and fabric design, exploring the types of fibres and fabrics used across the world. The text then delves into the rich traditions of Indian textiles, tracing their evolution from ancient handlooms to modern industrial processes. Readers are introduced to the art and science of weaving, including its techniques, machinery, and the role of the Industrial Revolution in transforming textile production. The chapters on weaving design composition, rugs, and carpet weaving highlight both traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation. The book also covers decorative textile arts such as fabric painting, stencil and block printing, batik art, embroidery, and tie-dye, celebrating the cultural diversity and artistry embedded in these practices. Further, it explains colour theory, design principles, and modern digital tools and software used in textile design today. A special focus is given to the textile industry in India, its economic significance, and the role of textile designers in shaping contemporary fashion and interiors. The concluding chapters list top institutes in India and abroad that offer professional courses in textile design, serving as a guide for aspiring designers. Overall, this book is an essential resource for students, educators, and professionals in textile design-combining theory, tradition, creativity, and technology in one comprehensive volume.
The Little Graphic Design Book
This pocket guide offers clear, practical references for graphic designers, students, and print professionals. It includes key terms, charts, and quick guides on typography, color, layout, printing, and digital production-everything needed to support confident and efficient design work.
On His Royal Badness
A garment-by-garment exploration of Prince's singular style and continued influence on contemporary fashion.Not only was Prince a musical genius and one of the greatest artists of all time, he was a fashion icon, a trailblazer devoted to the art of dressing. Lifelong fan and fashion historian Casci Ritchie assembles a greatest-hits compilation of the best pieces in Prince's wardrobe--from ornate ear cuff down to bespoke heel--telling each garment's incredible origin story and showing how his tastes disrupted hegemonic, heteronormative, and Black masculinities.On His Royal Badness considers Prince as a visionary artist and fearless provocateur who revered fashion and self-expression, and whose sartorial brilliance continues to shape contemporary culture.Unaffiliated with the Prince Estate.
Little Book of Gucci by Tom Ford
The legendary ten years Tom Ford spent at the helm of Gucci is one of the most significant decades in fashion history. Credited as the creative director who made the brand synonymous with sexiness, Ford flooded the runway and red carpet with slashed-to-the-waist silk shirts, sumptuous velvet tailoring, sheer flowing tunics, skin-flashing cut-outs, and even Gucci-branded G-strings. Celebrity fans included Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, with Rihanna, Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Russell now seeking out rare archival pieces from these prized collections. Little Book of Gucci by Tom Ford deep dives every season, with over 100 images of all the cult designs, accompanied by expert text exploring the forever appeal of this sensual and eternally cool era.
Michael Schwab, Creating the Hero
A 50-year retrospective of the graphic art and design of Michael Schwab Studio, this large format book includes over 200 color plates revealing hand-drawn preliminary sketches and Polaroid photos of his models that are the basis of his work. Together, they open a window into Schwab's studio and his world of heroic and iconic characters. Truly coffee table worthy.Clients include: Amtrak, Apple, Major League Baseball, Levi Strauss & Co, National Parks Service, Nike, The North Face, NY Metropolitan Opera, Pebble Beach, Polo Ralph Lauren, Robert Redford, The San Francisco Opera, Scribners, Turner Classic Movies, US Dept. of the Interior, 2002 Winter Olympic Games.Michael's work included in these permanent collections: San Francisco Palace of the Legion of Honor: Achenbach Collection, Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Library of Congress Permanent Collection, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.Various Exhibits: WILD WEST: Plains to the Pacific 2016 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco; Images of America 2004 Sundance, Utah; One Man Show 2001 San Francisco Palace of the Legion of Honor; Moscow International Poster Triennale 1992; Colorado International Triennale 1989; 12th International Poster Biennale 1998 Warsaw; Triennial of Posters 1994 Toyama, Japan; Pacific Wave California 1987 Italy; XIV Biennale Des Arts Graphiques 1990 Brno, Czechoslovakia; World's Most Memorable Poster Exhibit 1992 Paris.
Little Book of California Style
From the boardwalk to the red carpet, and from the desert to the mountains, California is a state of staggering variety - and that applies to its fashion, too. The fashion story of the golden state features everything from Levi's, skateboarding and West Coast hip-hop to Barbie, old Hollywood and Chicano style. With over 100 images exploring California's most iconic inhabitants, designers and signature styles, and with chapters on shopping and what to wear, this gorgeous book captures this starry state's style DNA. Contents include: - Western, cowboy and cowgirl style- Sportswear- Classic California designers including Addie Masters, Bonnie Cashin, James Galanos, Cole of California, Adrian, Bob Mackie, L'Tanya, Catalina, Edith Head- The California garment industry- Hollywood style: Back to the Future, The Wizard of Oz, Clueless, The Wild One, True Romance, Vertigo, Grease- Icons of the state: Joan Crawford, Pamela Anderson, Will Smith, the Beach Boys, Tupac, the Black Panthers- Ski and snowboard style- Hiking and outdoor style- Surfers, skaters, Valley girls, rappers, drivers and riders
John Baskerville, Type-Founder And Printer, 1706-1775
In the heart of eighteenth-century England, a revolution was quietly unfolding-not on battlefields, but in the printing presses of Birmingham. This biography of John Baskerville, a visionary type-founder and printer, invites readers into the world of typography innovations that forever altered the landscape of the English printing industry. Baskerville's story is not merely one of ink and paper; it is a testament to the power of design and precision, influencing contemporaries like William Caslon and even crossing the Atlantic to touch the work of Benjamin Franklin. For historians of typography and printing enthusiasts alike, this narrative offers a rich tapestry of the history of printing, detailing the meticulous craftsmanship that defined an era. Baskerville's legacy, long out of print, resurfaces in this edition republished by Alpha Editions, restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, offering an unparalleled glimpse into Birmingham's printing history. Whether you're a casual reader intrigued by the nuances of type design history or a classic-collection buyer seeking a piece of cultural heritage, this work captures the essence of a pivotal moment in time. Baskerville's innovations continue to resonate, reminding us that the beauty of the printed word is as much about the unseen art of its creation as it is about the stories it tells.
The Ladies' Complete Guide To Crochet, Fancy Knitting, And Needlework
In an age where the art of textile crafts often feels like a whisper from the past, this republished gem breathes life into the intricate world of Victorian crafts. Imagine the delicate interplay of yarn and needle, as you explore a treasure trove of crochet patterns and fancy knitting techniques that once adorned the parlours of 19th century homes. Out of print for decades, this restored edition by Alpha Editions is a cultural treasure, meticulously revived for today's and future generations. Dive into a world where needlework instructions are not merely tasks but a form of storytelling, echoing the elegance of Victorian era fashion. The pages unfold with a rich tapestry of women's craft hobbies, offering both beginner crochet projects and more advanced textile arts. This is not just a reprint; it is a collector's item that captures the spirit of handmade fashion, resonating with both casual readers and avid collectors of classic literature. The historical significance of this work is profound, bridging the gap between past and present. As you turn each page, you are not only learning the skills cherished by the likes of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman and Elizabeth Gaskell but also preserving a piece of cultural history. Whether you're drawn to the allure of 19th century needlework or the timeless beauty of fancy knitting techniques, this book offers an enchanting journey into the heart of Victorian creativity.
The William Goldberg Way
The high-quality coffee table book "The William Goldberg Way" reveals the fascinating story of a diamond pioneer and timeless luxury icon.Nearly a century after William Goldberg was born in Sheepshead Bay, more than 75 years after earning his first chance as a young diamond cutter, and 50 years after establishing the business that would forever change the American diamond trade, Mr. Diamond lives on. "The William Goldberg Way" provides a look behind the scenes of a legendary jeweler, it tells the exciting story of a pioneer and a modern Renaissance man and it is a treasure trove for all lovers of exclusive jewelry and those with a taste for the finer things in life.
The Sound of Fashion Thinking
Sonic responses to garments and fabrics that explore the concept of Fashion Thinking. This text by Jonathan Faiers establishes Fashion Thinking as a new field of critical inquiry, utilizing the many ways fashion is produced as a methodology with which to explore a range of contemporary cultural, political, economic, and social concerns. Taking its cue from earlier etymological definitions of fashion, understood as making, or bringing into existence, Fashion Thinking is inspired by the very act of fashioning. In the same way fabric can be fashioned into a coat--something produced from next to nothing--that same material can easily be unpicked and refashioned, even reworked into a completely new garment or object. Fashion Thinking is characterized by this potential, fluid state, approaching each new topic according to specific demands and desires, cutting its cloth and finding its voice accordingly--whether poetic, analytical, autobiographical, technical, or discursive. Like fashion itself, Fashion Thinking is social, ludic, anticipatory, transformative, reciprocal, and aims beyond interdisciplinarity to a state of indisciplinarity. Such a term implies the state of being among disciplines but also being outside of or oblivious to them--indeed, unwilling to be "disciplined" per se, preferring instead the often turbulent, unruly, and invariably seductive margins where fields of activity overlap. Taking the form of a guide to an imaginary fashion exhibition that ironically displays no clothing, The Sound of Fashion Thinking inhabits the space of the museum solely through sound. Each "chapter" or "room" is constructed from a series of reflections and discussions on different aspects of fashion, including its production, reception, dissemination, and development, all inspired by the sonic experiences encountered therein.
Dreams and Ideas
Dreams and Ideas celebrates the legacy of American theatrical designer John Winniford "Winn" Morton (1928-2022), a Texan who made his way to New York to begin a stellar career that lasted from when he was 18 until he finally retired at 90. More than 150 photographs and original color illustrations demonstrate how Morton paid careful attention to the look of every single performer, consciously conveying character through clothing.Morton started in the early years of live television and then moved to the Roxy Theatre, where fanciful showgirl and skater costumes sprang wholly from his imagination. By 1960 he was appointed head designer for Jones Beach Theater, a key role at a unique, popular destination that he maintained for a remarkable seventeen seasons. Over the same period, he also designed costumes for select Broadway and off-Broadway productions, including Oklahoma!, industrial musicals, and Dick Button's Ice-Travaganza skating show at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair.His prolific career in New York continued into the late 1970s, until the life-changing event of his mother's death prompted his return to Dallas County. He was quickly hired as artistic director of sets and costumes for Six Flags Over Texas Productions, dressing hundreds of actors in themed musicals performed in the brand's multiple amusement parks nationwide. He also styled lavish galas and private parties in Dallas in the 1980s and 1990s and designed all of the costumes for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus's 1985-1986 tour.At age 54 Morton began the longest-running commission of his career: the Texas Rose Festival in Tyler. He first designed elaborate, bejeweled gowns, trains, crowns, hats, and children's attire for the glittering festival beginning in 1982, adding set designs to his duties ten years later. At his final Rose Festival presentation in 2019, the organization paid tribute to his extraordinary contributions. Featuring guest essays by Jennifer Cronk and Holly Haber, Dreams and Ideas is the first full-length account of Winn Morton's achievements in costume and set design.
The Fashion Coloring Book
Fashion lovers will adore this coloring book including 45 fashion images in different styles to make your own. Inside you will find casual outfits and more formal, some designed for an office and others for glamorous evening events. Each line artwork is faced by a graphic fashion image. Some pages also contain quotes on the importance of fashion from designers, artists and commentators. All you need is a set of colored pencils or markers and a little imagination. - Includes over 45 fashion images- Inspiring quotes and colorful backgrounds decorate the opposite page- Printed on thick, high-quality paper ABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Sirus Creative Coloring series brings together delightful coloring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful coloring challenge.
Vivienne Westwood & Jewellery
This lavish survey of Vivienne Westwood jewellery evokes the heady blend of luxury and rebellion that is the house's signature style. Whether a skillfully rendered safety--pin brooch, a hand--strung "broken" pearl necklace, or the iconic Westwood orb in crystal, these are pieces that define the house's codes. The book centers on specially photographed vignettes, interspersed with catwalk shots and images of Westwood herself wearing her pieces to form a compendium that will inspire and inform any jewellery or fashion aficionado.Following an introduction by renowned fashion journalist Alexander Fury, which acquaints readers with the recurring motifs, techniques, and inspirations of the world of Vivienne Westwood jewellery, the book presents some two hundred pieces arranged by theme. From punk masterworks, such as the "Hardcore Paperclip Earrings" and "Chaos Necklace," through the pastel--toned "Flower Skull Necklace" and "Rubber Earrings," to the recycled-can "Simone Earrings" and the pagan "Conkers Necklace," contemporary creations mingle with reimagined classics. A full range of jewellery is included: necklaces, pendants and chokers; earrings and nose rings; brooches, pins, badges, and medals; tiaras and coronets; bejeweled sunglasses; cuffs and bangles. Each piece is identified with its name, fashion season, and what is often an extraordinary range of materials. Through evocative still-life vignettes and close--ups, images of catwalk models, and stunning portraits of Vivienne Westwood, this glittering volume welcomes readers to a vibrant world that draws on the house's rich heritage.
Our Q&A a Day (Hearts)
Create a three-year keepsake time capsule of your romantic relationship by writing just one sentence a day in this thoughtful guided journal. A charming journal for you and your significant other, Our Q&A a Day provides a variety of questions that you can answers together or individually, with enough space for you and your partner to jot down a one- or two-sentence response. Simply turn to the day's date and respond to the writing prompt. When the year ends, go back to the beginning and start again.! Questions about your relationship goals, history, and moments big and small include: Where would you like to travel with your partner?What does your partner's laugh sound like?What is your top priority today?Over a three-year period, you can see how your answers compare, contrast, and change as you create a lasting keepsake of your relationship. Our Q&A a Day offers a unique opportunity to capture the myriad moments and milestones that you experience together year after year.
Yummy Tummy
Mignon's first art book, it includes his original and commercial illustrations presented in full-color. From healthy charm, fresh and beautiful illustrations, to portraits so sexy that you'll want to eat them, this book is just chock full of what the title YUMMY TUMMY suggests. Including new illustrations, a making-of corner, as well as interviews, this is a must-have for fans and illustrators alike!
Typography Beyond Borders
In today's global design world, it's more important than ever for designers to create work that connects with diverse audiences. This book is for designers and students whose native languages don't use the Latin alphabet, as well as professionals creating designs for people from non-Latin backgrounds. It's also a valuable resource for design teachers working with international students and aiming to create a more inclusive classroom. This book fills an important gap in design education: the focus on Latin-script design resources. While there are books from designers in Asia or the Arabic-speaking world, they're mostly aimed at native speakers. Here, we take a fresh approach by comparing typography from a wide range of scripts, encouraging designers to move beyond Western styles and explore a richer, multicultural design approach. Readers will walk away with a deeper understanding of global design, giving them the tools to create work that speaks to underrepresented audiences. Design students will feel more confident drawing inspiration from their own cultures, while educators will find new ways to teach with greater empathy. Whether you're an experienced designer or just starting out, this book offers practical tips to expand your design horizons and embrace non-Latin scripts.
Vitra
The in-depth story of one of the world's most innovative and influential design companiesIn the recent history of contemporary design and architecture, no company has had more influence than Vitra. From the 1950s to the present day, Vitra has worked with succeeding generations of designers - from Ray and Charles Eames to Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid, to Ron Arad, Jasper Morrison, and Virgil Abloh. With its forward-thinking approach, Vitra has defined and shaped the way that we live and work.Written by Deyan Sudjic, Vitra: The Anatomy of a Design Company, tells the story of the three generations behind Vitra. Driven by a sense of cultural and social mission, Vitra has had a major influence on every aspect of contemporary design, from architecture to graphics, photography, product design, and the landscape.It has shaped our understanding of such major figures as Jean Prouv矇 and Verner Panton. It has encouraged designers at the start of their careers including Jasper Morrison and Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. It has safeguarded the archives of such key figures as Luis Barragan and Alexander Girard, and built one of the world's most important design museums.The book also features inserts written by design consultant and writer Karen Stein, as well as a photographic essay by acclaimed architectural photographer Iwan Baan.Spanning more than 450 pages and over 400 illustrations, this substantial volume covers Vitra's working relationship with designers, the rich architectural heritage of the Vitra Campus, with buildings by Tadao Ando, Herzog & de Meuron, and Alvaro Siza. It provides an essential account of contemporary design history, offers a unique insight into the role of design in business, and documents the nature of a design process that results in successful products.
Marie Antoinette Style
Welcome to a pastel-colored world of excess, filled with rustling silks, gravity-defying hairstyles, delicious intrigue, and, of course, bloody revolution Marie Antoinette: The very name conjures up a vibrant pastel-coloued world of excess, filled with satin shoes, rustling silks, gravity-defying hairstyles, decadent macarons, delicious intrigue, and then, of course, bloody revolution.This groundbreaking volume first reconstructs the life and style of the captivating-yet-tragic Marie Antoinette--married at 14, queen at 18, and beheaded at 37--from the intimate apartments she lived in to the scent she wore, the trends she led, and the complexities of French court life. The authors draw on contemporary accounts, interiors, letters, portraits, and the tantalizingly few personal possessions that remain: her shoes and fans, and fragments of cloth from her dresses.But Marie Antoinette has remained influential long beyond her death in 1793. The book uncovers how the ill-fated queen of France has provided a constant source of inspiration to the worlds of design, fashion, film, and decorative arts, from 19th-century fancy dress balls, to art deco illustration, to the couture of John Galliano for Dior and the sumptuous movie by Sofia Coppola. It considers afresh the legacy of a complex and misunderstood figure whose style, youth, and notoriety have contributed to her timeless appeal.
All Wrapped Up: Miffy
Fall in love with Miffy in this magnificent wrapping paper book! Miffy: All Wrapped Up includes 20 gorgeous gift wrapping sheets (measuring 27.3 in x 19.84 in) and a sheet of gift-label stickers - so you'll always have the perfect paper on hand to wrap your thoughtful gifts.Timeless appeal: Miffy's simple, minimalist design and gentle stories have captivated generations of children - and 2025 marked 70 years of Miffy!Global recognition: Miffy is a beloved character in over 50 countries and with more than 85 million books in print worldwide.Beloved by all: Children and adults alike delight in all things Miffy!A gift in itself, this stunning wrapping paper book will take your gifting to the next level; perfect for birthdays, special events or festive celebrations.
On the Edges of Graphic Design from A--Z
Filled with hundreds of entries covering the wide-reaching and far-flung margins of graphic design, this book offers a definitive outlook from the A--Z design center in BerlinThis book traces the past, present and future of alternative graphic design at the hands of a multidisciplinary and international design community and its artistic and community-building practices at A--Z Presents, a Berlin-based space for experimental graphic design. Assuming the form of an "index for alternative graphic design," the book offers a comprehensive view of the wide range of activities performed by a multitude of graphic designers and visual artists from diverse backgrounds, ages and career standings in the past six years. The first part, "A--Z," features all the activities and events initiated by A--Z, with contributions from designers like Na Kim, Niklaus Troxler and the Rodina, and over 100 entries in between. The second part, titled "--?," features 32 international designers, including April Greiman, Richard Niessen and Loraine Furter, to envision the future of graphic design.
Fashion4development
From elevating Indigenous artisanship to fostering ethical supply chains, Fashion4Development creates cross-cultural partnerships that blend beauty with purposeThrough exclusive interviews, personal stories and archival images, Fashion4Development traces the evolution of the eponymous organization from a bold concept to a powerful global platform that aligns fashion with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Fashioning Chinese Women: Empire to Modernity
A visual chronology of modern Chinese fashion--from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the Cultural Revolution--as seen through 70 rare ensemblesPublished with Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This sumptuous publication showcases Chinese women's high fashion designs from the late Qing dynasty at the turn of the 20th century through the 1960s, examining how women's dress evolved amid seismic shifts in Chinese society. With more than 120 images, it traces transformations in silhouette, tailoring and textile innovation, revealing the ways Chinese fashion responded to globalization, modernization and women's changing roles. A special point of interest throughout the book is the qipao, the form-fitting, often ornately designed gown that is an iconic signifier of modern Chinese femininity. The volume charts its emergence in the 1920s and its adaptation across the diaspora from the 1940s to the 1960s.New York-based Taiwanese Canadian fashion designer Jason Wu developed special 3D-printed mannequins (with nine different historically inspired hairstyles) to sport many of the ensembles, bringing to life fashionable women's body types across seven decades. Wu also pens the book's preface. Two essays by design historians and curators, Mei Mei Rado and Michaela Hansen, offer original research and nuanced analyses of modern Chinese fashion design. Rado investigates fashion's interplay with rapid historical and cultural changes in China, while Hansen analyzes how industrial and technological advances reshaped Chinese textile design. Interspersed throughout the volume are archival images including book illustrations, textile prints, magazine covers and calendar posters. Altogether, Fashioning Chinese Women offers an in-depth visual chronology of a dynamic chapter in Chinese fashion history that has been largely overlooked by Western art museums and publishers.
Paul Poiret
Beautifully illustrated, the story of the incandescent French designer and entrepreneur, purveyor of all things lavish. Before Chanel, Dior, or Saint Laurent, there was Paul Poiret. Born in Paris in 1879, he was the most audacious couturier of the prewar era. While his outr矇 styles were worn by some of the most famous celebrities in Europe and America, they were, in fact, the most fleeting facet of his work. Mary E. Davis explores how Poiret's genius was to place fashion at the center of a network of style, culture, and commerce. He founded groundbreaking perfume and interior design businesses, sponsored musical performances, amassed a modernist art collection, and threw fantastical--and newsworthy--balls. Poiret's businesses faded by the end of the 1920s, but as this book reveals, his unifying vision set the model for the luxury industry as we know it.
Eternal Jewels
A stunning collection of jewellery from around the world that showcases some of the finest examples of their kind -- a must for the collector or connoisseur. Eternal Jewels celebrates the World Jewellery Museum's 20th anniversary, inviting readers into the poetic vision of founder Lee Kangwon, whose museum is known as the 'Jewel of Seoul'. Published here for the first time, the book presents extraordinary pieces alongside Lee's untold stories from her diplomatic travels across four continents. For Lee Kangwon, a collector and poet, each acquisition represents a spiritual journey transcending borders. The museum's aesthetic presentation reflects her poetic sensibilities, rooted in Korean traditions of meditation on beauty as a path to spiritual purity. From Colombian emerald mines and Tibetan temples to her family's royal heirloom jewels, the collection spans centuries and civilizations. Each piece - whether a ceremonial headpiece or intimate talisman - carries profound cultural significance and human connection. Through this carefully curated anthology, Lee fulfills her museum's mission to spread light full of beauty and wonder through jewelry, creating bridges between cultures, past and present, material and spiritual realms.
Girls
This catalog explores girlhood and the beautiful, complex and emotional journey of growing up, featuring work by artists such as Roni Horn, Robert Gober, Meret Oppenheim, Iris H瓣ussler, Louise Bourgeois, Nathana禱lle Herbelin, Alice Neel, Maya Man, Polina Osipova. This catalog explores girlhood and the beautiful, complex and emotional journey of growing up. It examines various societal, social, and sartorial expectations and realities that shape the teenage years. GIRLS is an interdisciplinary project, bringing together visual artists, fashion designers, stylists and filmmakers. The book and the accompanying exhibition in MoMu Antwerp is created in conversation with teenagers and is inclusive of LGBTQI+ youth. GIRLS features work by artists such as Roni Horn, Robert Gober, Meret Oppenheim, Iris H瓣ussler, Louise Bourgeois, Nathana禱lle Herbelin, Alice Neel, Maya Man, Polina Osipova...
The Germans - Beautiful Machines
Explore the legacy of German automotive excellence through 50 iconic cars that have defined design, innovation, and culture.German automotive design has been a defining force in shaping the cultural and industrial landscapes of the 20th and 21st centuries. From the post-war innovation that brought us the Volkswagen Beetle to the sophisticated engineering marvels of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche, German cars have not only been machines--they've been symbols of innovation, precision, and cultural influence.The Germans - Beautiful Machines explores this legacy in detail, presenting a curated selection of 50 iconic German-built cars from the 1920s to the early 2000s. Each vehicle tells a story of its time, reflecting critical moments in design, culture, and technological advancement.
An Informal Guide to Workwear
An Informal Guide to Workwear offers a fascinating overview of some of the most important workwear pieces, discussing their history, function, construction, and materials. Workwear has transcended its utilitarian roots to become a staple in modern wardrobes. Originally designed for labor-intensive jobs, today's workwear blends durable, well-made, and sustainable clothing with fashion. In a world of increasingly fast fashion, workwear provides a sustainable alternative as a statement of endurance and quality. An Informal Guide to Workwear explores the links to the past and the incredible history of how this style became a staple. Workwear pieces include: berets, popularized by Claude Monet and Che Guevara, among othersblue jeans, America's sartorial gift to the worldthe siren suit, famously worn by Winston Churchill during the warthe shop coat, donned by Christian Dior in a show of democratic solidarity with the workers in his atelierFeaturing vibrant illustrations by Michael Parkin, this book is perfect for anyone interested in discovering more about the history of fashion and style.
Pixels and Purpose
In a world obsessed with technology, our greatest advantage is the one thing we can't automate: our humanity.The future is being written in two languages-the code of pixels and the conscience of purpose. This book is the essential blueprint for anyone who refuse to choose between the two, offering a guide to cultivate human connection and creativity amidst digital transformation. It proves that our ultimate success will be measured not by what we create, but by who we become along the way.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Each womenswear collection from Jean Paul Gaultier--125 in all--is celebrated through runway photography that reveals the visual drama and creative extremes of his designs Jean Paul Gaultier (b. 1952) is a renowned French fashion designer known for his avant-garde and boundary-pushing creations--one of his most iconic works is the conical bra that found fame on Madonna's "Blond Ambition" tour in 1990. Often referred to as fashion's enfant terrible, he reenergized and reimagined the possibilities of fashion starting in the late 1970s, blurring boundaries between masculine and feminine, and between "high" and "low" culture, and celebrating models of different ethnicities and ages. This book--the tenth volume in the acclaimed Catwalk series--opens with a concise history of the house and a brief biographical profile of Jean Paul Gaultier before diving into a rich visual exploration of the collections. Each collection is introduced by a short essay citing its influences and highlights and is illustrated with carefully curated catwalk images that showcase the hundreds of spectacular clothes, details, accessories, beauty looks, and set designs--and, of course, the top fashion models and celebrities who walked runways in his clothes, from Linda Evangelista, Madonna, Kate Moss, and Bjork to Gigi and Bella Hadid. Cloth-bound in the Gaultier house's signature marini癡re stripes and featuring more than 1,000 photographs, the book is a testament to the creative genius of a fashion legend.
Brilliance: Jewelry Art and Fashion
A stunning visual journey through four millennia of jewelry as told through the exemplary collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, BostonFrom ancient Egyptian broad collars to contemporary studio pieces, jewelry has been used as a powerful communication tool across millennia--and around the world. The renowned collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, showcases global stories of human ingenuity through an incredible array of jewelry designs, materials and techniques. Each object boasts a unique history of its own; when considered side by side, however, they speak to one another, these cross-cultural and multigenerational conversations inviting the reader to consider new insights and fresh perspectives on the art form.Brilliance explores jewelry as a messenger, a decorative art and an object of adornment over the course of four thousand years. This catalog features more than 100 works in the MFA's collection, exploring their makers, their uses and their meanings in three curatorial chapters complete with gorgeous reproductions of the works. Object spotlights written by celebrated art historians and artists working in the field today accompany these essays, with writing by Joyce J. Scott, Helen Drutt, Melanie Grant and many more. In championing the breadth and depth of the MFA's collection, Brilliance includes both exquisitely humble and extraordinarily detailed objects that together illustrate the timeless human desires to self-fashion, collect and create. Included are works by Alexander Calder, Art Smith, Elsa Peretti, Ren矇 Boivin, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co. and many others. Whether in silver or gold, pearls or plastic, jewelry tells many multifaceted stories about its makers, wearers, collectors and, ultimately, human nature as a whole.
At Home in the 17th Century
The tangible world behind the paintings: a fresh look at the 17th century through the real objects of everyday lifePublished with Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. What household belongings did people own in the 17th century? At Home in the 17th Century opens the door to everyday domestic life and brings the reader closer to the people of the time--from everyday objects such as combs and brooms used for personal care and household chores, to wedding rings and christening gifts that marked important life events. Instead of familiar idealized genre paintings, this book focuses on real life. Accompanying the eponymous exhibition at the Rijksmuseum, this book, designed by Irma Boom, includes commentary from several of the museum's curators delving into the world behind the paintings: the residents and the objects that surrounded them. What people left behind--furniture, utensils and even pottery fragments found in cesspools--gives a picture of how they furnished and used their homes. The result is an intimate look behind the front door of the 17th century--into a world that is sometimes surprisingly recognizable, but often radically different as well.
Graphic Design Play Book Second Edition
This beautifully designed book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, posters and branding work. Through a series of games and activities, such as spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot-to-dot, readers are introduced to concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way. It is illustrated with typefaces, posters and pictograms by distinguished designers including Otl Aicher, Pierre Di Sciullo, Otto Neurath and Gerd Arntz. This second edition has been updated to include a brand new chapter on page and cover design layout. The central section of the book comprises sticker sheets, die-cut templates and colored paper, making it an irresistible gift for anyone with an interest in the art of visual communication.
