Fashion Illustration Techniques
The complete beginner's guide to fashion illustration from one of Japan's leading designers! This fascinating guide for budding fashion designers and illustrators shows you how to draw human figures accurately with a full range of fabrics, garments and accessories. It explains clearly all the techniques used by professional designers and illustrators with hundreds of examples to study and learn from! Author Hiroko Fukuchi, one of Japan's leading fashion illustration teachers, shares insider tips and techniques to help you master the art of fashion drawing--from sketching realistic human figures to illustrating stylish outfits and textured fabrics The detailed chapters in this book present all the essential information you need to know: Drawing the Human Figure: Master the proportions of male and female figures, including heads, hands, arms, legs, and torsosDrawing Fabrics on the Body: Learn to render various fabrics and textiles with folds, gathers, wrinkles and shadows and how to draw them draped over the body using different types of pens and mediaIllustrating and Designing Clothes: Learn to draw a wide range of individual garments as well as stunning ensembles and accessories, including skirts, dresses, shirts, pants, jackets, shoes, bags, bras, panties and much more! Getting Creative with Colors and Fabrics: Explore patterns, surface textures, and color palettes to elevate your illustrations with depth and personalityThis comprehensive guide delivers all the foundational skills taught in top Tokyo fashion schools--perfect for self-study or supplementing a formal design course!
How to Draw Sci-Fi Fantasy Mecha
A detailed guide to creating retro-futuristic fantasy vehicles for sci-fi illustrators! This all-in-one guide takes you inside the artist's studio to learn firsthand how to conceptualize and draw new fantasy sci-fi vehicles. This book gives fantasy illustrators detailed information on the following topics: Designing three-dimensional vehicles using a perspective grid, schematics, blueprints and linear and axial measurementsUsing real-world inspirations--from modes of transport to animals and organic forms--as the basis for more fantastical forms and creationsIllustration techniques that allow you to create realistic three-dimensional vehicles: line, depth, shadow, coloration and rendering the surfaces of various materialsStep-by-step tutorials, six in all, allow you to create sci-fi mashups of cars, copters, jet fighters and battleships or use these designs as the inspiration for your own creationsIllustrated with over 450 drawings and examples, this book is the perfect springboard to creating your own mind-blowing mecha vehicles. Your imagination will soar as these fantastic machines come to life!
Design Heuristics for Emerging Technologies
A forward-looking framework for ethical, human-centered technology design.Unlike most books on AI and justice that stop at critique, Design Heuristics for Emerging Technologies goes further. Drawing on two decades of product design and industry leadership, Kem-Laurin Lubin presents an actionable framework for evaluating, rethinking, and redesigning technology itself. At the center of the book is Lubin's Design Heuristics framework, a structured set of principles that guide more inclusive and equity-driven design. Within this framework, she introduces her signature concept of Ethotic Heuristics-a groundbreaking approach to addressing how women are represented and misrepresented in AI and technology systems. The book provides readers with: Field-shaping framework for building technologies rooted in justice and inclusionEthotic Heuristics, Lubin's signature innovation, offering principles for ethical characterization in AIIlluminating case studies on women's health, privacy, consent, and cultural representationInfluential contribution that bridges technical expertise with feminist and community-centered critiquePractical, rigorous, and culturally grounded, Design Heuristics equips designers, policymakers, and scholars to move beyond critique and create technologies that truly serve humanity.
Print Design for Textiles
With more than 25 years of professional experience, 15 years as a dedicated educator, and a mastery of multiple design disciplines, the author of this book stands as a towering figure in the field. This book "Print Design for Textiles" teaches basic and advanced techniques for working with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop in print development. It is designed specifically for the field of textile design. An indispensable reference work for designers, illustrators and students at design schools. Important tools, program functions and techniques in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop are explained step-by-step. Most of the steps are shown graphically so that a quick and precise realization of the respective project is easy and everyone can understand the structure of a print, whether it is an allover print or a placement print.You will learn about: * The key components of Illustrator and Photoshop for textile design.* Beginner-friendly tutorials on the most important techniques for print development in fashion and Interior Design.* Tips for creating and editing print designs with Illustrator and Photoshop like a professional designer.* Design tricks to quickly create beautiful and professional allover prints and placement prints.* Workflow simplification through automation, insider ideas, and time-saving shortcuts.* Real projects that lead to a professional result.What Makes This Book Special: * With detailed screenshots and drawings, step-by-step tutorials, it's perfect for visual learners.* It just covers the essential topics and just offers helpful guidance.* This book contains as a reference the most important patterns with descriptions that exist (over 120 pattern designs).* This book is designed for all skill levels - from hobby digital artists to professional artists.
Design History Reader
Created by students, for students, Design History Reader espouses a pluralistic, communal approach to tackling design issues The goal of this collaborative, enthusiastic textbook on design history is to create a resource offering a diverse, inclusive view of graphic design history, specifically articulated through the student voice. Design History Reader was led by Kristen Coogan, Associate Professor of Art and Graphic Design at Boston University, who applies the department's pluralistic approach to the topic. The case studies featured in this book are real-life examples from her students that demonstrate the practical, ubiquitous applications of design theory. They began as a curricular revision and evolved into a new form of design history pedagogy. Already a part of Boston University's graphic design curriculum, this student-focused reader is an excellent choice for course adoption, or for the bookshelf of an independent aspiring designer.Contributors include: Annabella Pugliese, Belle Bennet, Charles Li, Dar Saravia, Ellen Johnson, Flora Kerner, Grace Chong, Haya AlMajali, Julia Cheung, Kristina Shumilina, Lauren Had, Leila Garner, Maidha Salman, Natalie Seitz, Rayne Schulman, Rhea Jauhar, Rashina Wang, Sheryl Peng, Sophie Zimbler, Tzu-Hsuan Huang, Winnie Mei, Xiuqi Ran, Yue Luo.
Designing Transformative Change
Design, as a discipline, has historically demonstrated responsiveness to societal developments and crises. However, amidst the multifaceted challenges of our times, there is a growing discourse surrounding the potential for design to not only react but also serve as a catalyst for transformative change. This discourse raises pivotal questions about the role of design in fostering hope, generating realistic solutions, and mitigating global and local crises. Drawing upon interdisciplinary perspectives and empirical research as well as case studies, the contributors to this volume critically examine the evolving role of designers in responding to contemporary crises.
Ornamental Blackness
Exploring the role the decorative arts played in the representation of Black people in European visual and material culture This revelatory look at European decorative arts addresses the long-ignored implications of the depiction of Black bodies on luxury objects from the Baroque period through the nineteenth century. Adrienne L. Childs traces the complex history of the vogue for representing the Black body as an ornamental motif throughout spaces of wealth and refinement. Objects such as furniture, porcelain, clocks, silver, light fixtures, and more conveyed the taste for exoticism and portrayed the laboring Black body in the guise of d矇cor. These objects also express larger ideas about the concept of race, romantic notions of distant lands, the harsh realities of slave labor in the colonies, the presence of Black servants in wealthy European households, and the culture of luxury consumption. Ornamental Blackness demonstrates how seemingly benign decorative objects can embody the complexities of race, slavery, and representation. Childs examines the tensions inherent in the system of codes in which the Black body can be enslaved, reviled, feared, subjugated, and assaulted on one hand and a symbol of opulence on the other. In this important volume she establishes a framework for understanding the racialized aesthetics of luxury.
Transatlantic Threads
Transatlantic Threads shows how studying the making, use and meaning of a relatively low-cost, utilitarian cloth like linen, broadens our understanding of eighteenth-century Scotland and the wider Atlantic world. Different types of linen cloth were used across society everyday: from fine shirts worn by the rich, to coarse aprons worn by labourers; from expensive bed sheets, to canvas used for ships' sails. Eighteenth-century linen production was a Scottish economic success story, with thousands of people working to produce millions of yards of yarn and woven cloth. It was also how Scots became inextricably linked with transatlantic trade and the slavery economy, as the desire to capture the colonial market was a key driver for developing coarse linen production. Using a material commodity to explore everyday experiences of ordinary people, particularly women, non-elite and enslaved people, Transatlantic Threads examines the cultural and social significance of linen in Scottish and transatlantic society.
What Dress Makes Of Us
Unlock the secrets of timeless elegance with "What Dress Makes of Us" by Dorothy Quigley, a captivating exploration of fashion's transformative power. Once lost to time, this classic has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions, making it a must-have collector's item and cultural treasure for today's and future generations. Dive into Quigley's witty and insightful analysis of how clothing shapes identity and society. With a keen eye for detail and a sharp sense of humor, she reveals the subtle art of dressing to express one's true self. This book is not just a guide to fashion; it's a journey through the social fabric of the past, offering valuable lessons that resonate even today. Whether you're a casual reader or a connoisseur of classic literature, "What Dress Makes of Us" promises to enrich your understanding of style and its enduring impact. Don't miss the chance to own this beautifully restored edition, a testament to the timeless allure of fashion and the written word.
Adaptive Fashion
How can clothing better serve people with disabilities?Drawing from research and personal interviews from industry representatives and consumers, author Susan Rothman Kolko examines the roles the fashion industry plays in supporting and encouraging inclusive products. The apparel industry has challenges but is moving towards realistic adaptive solutions in clothing. From equal rights to understanding identity in the social world, this book provides insight and inspiration for designers and a working vocabulary for diversity in clothing.Adaptive Fashion is ideal reading for students studying fashion, disability, diversity, history, business, marketing, sociology, and technology.
How to Become a Fashion Designer
In How to Become a Fashion Designer, award-winning designer and St. Martins College graduate shares a compelling and practical roadmap to success in the world of high fashion. With collections featured in Vogue and Elle, and a client list that includes some of the world's most prestigious department stores, the author brings unparalleled expertise to every page.From choosing the right fashion school to creating a portfolio that captures the attention of top brands, this sophisticated guide breaks down the essential steps for launching and growing a successful fashion career. Discover how to nurture your creativity, navigate the business side of the industry, and prepare for both the challenges and opportunities of working at the highest levels of fashion.Whether you're a student, an aspiring designer, or simply passionate about leaving your mark on the fashion world, this book provides real-world insights and professional strategies to help you stand out and stay ahead.Get ready to enter the world of premium fashion-with guidance and mentorship from someone who's lived the journey.
From Sketch to Success
Everything you need to know about nurturing a design dream. This book can help you to plan a "Design Education Journey". The chapters in this book will ease the discomfort of all those parents who seek answers to many questions. Those who want to nurture design dreams for their children will find affirmations here. You will know: Where to begin?What are types of Intelligences.The observations you need to make.All you want to know about marks.How catching them in action will give you direction. Being open to curriculum will open new doors. Understanding how communication is the key to helping children do better. The most interesting part of doodling and more. How a 360 Degrees approach will ease everything. A new light to understand Math, Science, Social Studies, Languages & More. About the Author: Dr.Sharmila Nagraj Nandula is an academician, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner.She has 30+ years of experience working with students of design, research, retail, industry, grassroots technologies, weavers, and artisans. She is the former director of various arts and design schools and created and built an academic legacy in Telangana. She was the founding member of NIFT, Hyderabad where she was also an Associate Professor for a decade. Dr. Sharmila conducts many workshops and gives lectures around design education, motivation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. She sums up her life so far in three domains: Design, Education, and Empowerment.
Twelve Days of Story Time with Lula’s Collection of Children’s Stories
Embrace your family and cuddle up together for these captivating stories featuring new characters that you will come to learn and love! When Mother Bunny's pie is missing, the family pulls together to help search. Blair enjoys her live-bird collection. Ben finds a friend in a magic lemon, and Sydney takes charge. With twelve fantastic stories that can each be read in five minutes, this collection of children's stories is the ideal storybook for bedtime, story time or any time!
Leatherworking 101
Do you want to master the captivating art of leatherworking to be able to create beautiful leather pieces like belts, bags, and more? And are you looking for a blueprint that will take the guesswork away from the whole process of learning leatherworking by understanding the steps, and techniques that, once mastered, make the difference between pros and quacks? If so, then you've come to the right place because, This beginner's guide to mastering the art of leatherworking will introduce you to the world of leatherworking and help you polish your skills to perfection! Making fine leather pieces might seem like a complicated affair that requires advanced skills that take years to learn. However, with the right training, it is possible to learn and perfect the skill in a record time! And this book seeks to provide the much-needed guidance to get you started in the world of leatherworking in a record time! So, if you've toyed with the idea of learning leatherworking but haven't because you have all manner of questions going through your mind, such as... Where do I start? What do I need to get started? How do I learn the art of leatherworking? What safety considerations should I consider when venturing into leatherworking? How do I make different leather pieces? How do I go about cutting, stitching and finishing different leather pieces? How do I know which type of leather to use for different tasks? What mistakes should I watch out for, and how do I resolve various challenges? You are about to discover answers to all these and other related questions.
The Prize of Success
In the small world of Swiss graphic design, prizes such as the Swiss Design Awards (SDA) are followed closely. The winners' works are admired, envied and emulated. The generous prize money allows designers to launch their careers and focus on lesser paid but critically recognised work. Awards thus play the role of bellwethers of the scene. However, criticisms inevitably arise. Speaking in hushed tones, designers speculate as to why a colleague won over another. Rumours have it that jury members favour their inner circles and exclude competitors. Analysing this universe in detail, Jonas Berthod retraces the recent history of the SDA and the emergence of a new design culture in Switzerland.
Svenskt Tenn
'Captures the brand's aesthetic brilliance and radical ethos - where beauty, ecology, and purpose go hand in hand.' - Vogue 'A 400-page gambol through the company's archives ... a colourful, esoteric world governed by good taste and considered flashes of maximalism' - Financial TimesA special survey published to celebrate 100 years of the influential and innovative Swedish design company Svenskt TennIn 1924, the pioneering designer and entrepreneur Estrid Ericson founded Svenskt Tenn in Stockholm, Sweden. Initially a workshop and retail store dedicated to pewter, Svenskt Tenn's range was quickly expanded by Ericson into one of the most successful home furnishings and interior design companies of the twentieth century.Svenskt Tenn: Interiors celebrates the legacy of the company's first 100 years, while also marking its position at the forefront of interior design today. Richly illustrated and beautifully designed, the book delves into the story of Ericson and the company she grew, examining her creative relationship with acclaimed Austrian designer Josef Frank, whose magnificent, boldly patterned textiles and furniture helped define Svenskt Tenn's distinct aesthetic.Pages of colourful imagery, including never-before-seen photographs and drawings from Svenskt Tenn's archive, reveal an immaculate selection of classic objects, furniture, and textiles, alongside examples of collaborations with contemporary designers including Michael Anastassiades, Lars Nilsson, Luca Nichetto, Ingegerd R疇man, and Fornasetti. Designed by the Dutch graphic designer Irma Boom, Svenskt Tenn: Interiors shows how the iconic Swedish brand continues to create objects of the highest quality to improve and enhance everyday life.
Taylor Made
Singer-songwriter supreme, Taylor Swift is a global phenomenon. Yet in addition to being the most streamed female artist on Spotify, she has become a hugely influential and empowering fashion icon for millions of fans across the world. Dive into 'Taylor Swift: Fashion Manifesto' and discover, through an array of stunning images, the depths of her style evolution and fashion journey. From the country-girl gingham and cowboy boot combos she favoured during the early days of her super- stellar career, to the designer gowns and custom-made sparkling Versace bodysuit she sported on her Eras Tour. Whether at work, at play, at home or on the Red Carpet, La Swift's fashion instinct, flare and sartorial sass is as superb as her music. As a testament to how far her fashion influence has stretched, this beautifully illustrated hardback edition will not only break down her eras of fashion, but explore her ultimate best red carpet looks, her world of accessories, the burst of brands involved, and how the Swifties never fail to honour these top trends! What better way to tell her lively fashion story than through this visual journey spanning the course of her stardom.
Universal Principles of Storytelling for Designers
Unlock the power of storytelling in design with Universal Principles of Storytelling for Designers. This essential reference explores how timeless storytelling principles--character, conflict, and resolution--can be woven into design and everyday life. It shows how integrating these narrative elements leads to more engaging and meaningful creative outcomes In Universal Principles of Storytelling for Designers, interdisciplinary designer, innovator, and anthropologist Lyle Sandler covers: Character Development: How to craft relatable and memorable personas in visual narratives.Plot Structure: Techniques for creating compelling arcs and engaging storylines.Emotional Resonance: Leveraging emotions to connect with the audience on a deeper level.Visual Storytelling: Utilizing design elements like color, typography, and composition to convey meaning and enhance the narrative.The book is rich with examples from various disciplines, including literature, film, psychology, philosophy, and theatre. Sandler's expertise and accessible writing style make complex concepts easy to understand and apply. Universal Principles of Storytelling for Designers is not just another design book; it's The Science of Storytelling for designers, a guide to transforming your design work into unforgettable stories. By mastering these storytelling principles, you can create designs that not only look good but also resonate deeply with your audience. 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.
How to Become a Fashion Designer
In How to Become a Fashion Designer, award-winning designer and St. Martins College graduate shares a compelling and practical roadmap to success in the world of high fashion. With collections featured in Vogue and Elle, and a client list that includes some of the world's most prestigious department stores, the author brings unparalleled expertise to every page.From choosing the right fashion school to creating a portfolio that captures the attention of top brands, this sophisticated guide breaks down the essential steps for launching and growing a successful fashion career. Discover how to nurture your creativity, navigate the business side of the industry, and prepare for both the challenges and opportunities of working at the highest levels of fashion.Whether you're a student, an aspiring designer, or simply passionate about leaving your mark on the fashion world, this book provides real-world insights and professional strategies to help you stand out and stay ahead.Get ready to enter the world of premium fashion-with guidance and mentorship from someone who's lived the journey.
Film and Fashion in Japan, 1923-39
The book examines the interaction between the audience member and Japan's film and fashion industries between 1923 and 1939, focusing on Western-inspired fashion objects (as opposed to indigenous Japanese items, such as the kimono). This interdisciplinary book examines the semiotics of dress onscreen within Japan's transcultural media climate, consulting not only film- or fashion-related theoretical bases but also historical and gender-based approaches. The work consults surviving films, print media and advertising materials, allowing insights into lost films and the period's commercial context. The book discusses the role of fashion consumption in defining emergent modern identities and their relationships with new spaces, questioning their arising in Japan and worldwide. Key areas include the expressive Modern Girl image (the Japanese equivalent of the Hollywood flapper); the relationship between the body and sportswear and hybridised dress styles (which combined Japanese and Western-influenced aesthetics); and menswear in the early work of director Ozu Yasujirō.
The V&a Sourcebook of Pattern & Ornament
This richly illustrated, easy-to-navigate sourcebook presents more than one thousand historic and contemporary examples of pattern and ornamentation from around the world, each one succinctly identified and explained. Arranged thematically, it is unique among pattern books, as it includes examples not only of surface pattern but also of three-dimensional ornamentation and embellishment.Two-dimensional pattern is ubiquitous, no matter what the age of an object or where it was created. From Japanese kimonos and William Morris fabrics to Chinese porcelain and contemporary furniture, such works reveal humanity's unceasing desire to combine pattern with design. Just as prevalent are examples of three-dimensional embellishments that go far beyond the requirements of their practical use: an acrylic handbag has a carved motif of insects and wildflowers, a cobalt-blue pottery ewer has a dragon's-head spout, and an early 19th-century fruit plate is shaped like a seashell.Designers working today are as fascinated and inspired by pattern and ornament as they have always been. This expertly compiled selection will appeal to designers, artists, illustrators, and other creatives from all disciplines as well as anyone interested in visual and material culture.
Stand Out with Your Scientific Poster
This book provides you with a step-by-step guide to making a scientific poster that has real impact. Are you a researcher who struggles when it comes to creating scientific posters? Or do you simply want to get better at it? This book provides you with a step-by-step guide to making a poster that has real impact to ensure you stand out from the crowd at your next poster fair. A practical guide that gives you answers to questions like: what to put on a poster (and mainly: what not to)? How do you come up with a title that immediately grabs people's attention? What are the best images to use? How many words can you include on your poster? And much, much more... Everything you need to get started step-by-step and quickly achieve the best result.
Bending the Rules
Bending the Rules is a fascinating, provocative, and highly entertaining visual exploration of identity and gender through fashion. Celebrated costume designer Camille Benda seamlessly weaves together the cutting-edge and the historical--spanning high fashion, dress in film, trendsetting brands, art history, and more--showing that gender and fashion have always been intertwined. Brought to life with a dazzling array of more than 160 images, Bending the Rules combines short essays and interviews with creative professionals to offer snapshots of fashion and gender expression across cultures, places, and time. This unique portrait of fashion and identity explores how clothing can be serious and playful, limiting or liberating, express joy or longing, fear or fun, and much more. Readers will find captivating examples as wide-ranging as gender-confirming underwear line Urbody to Buddhist monastic life, Brad Pitt's red-carpet skirt to gay cowboys and codpieces, Playboy and bustiers to Native American Two-Spirit beings. For anyone fascinated by fashion or the sociology of clothing, identity, and gender, this book offers a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. VISUALLY RICH: More than 160 visuals include illustrations by Gwyn Conaway, a costume designer, fashion historian, and culture specialist, as well as archival and contemporary photography, self-portraits, magazine covers, embroidery, and more. AN ACCESSIBLE ENTRY POINT TO THE WORLD OF FASHION: Through illustrated timelines, custom graphics, and content crafted with a sense of humor, playfulness, and curiosity, this artful social science book is accessible for newcomers and experienced fashion enthusiasts, from tweens exploring their own newly forming identity to cool aunts and switched-on grandparents. A GLOBAL APPROACH: From an 18th-century French chevalier to Japanese kimonos, medieval alchemical manuscripts to 15th-century Flemish paintings, African Ndebele aprons to Scottish tartans, this deeply researched exploration spans time, cultures, and geography. Perfect for: Fashion enthusiasts Costume and clothing designers Beauty and body image advocates LGBTQIA and nonbinary readers seeking examples of gender expression throughout history Students and educators Anyone interested in fashion, design, gender studies, sociology, and history
Golden Glass
- A stunning tour of the work of Miriam Ellner, the world's foremost foremost practitioner of verre eglomis矇- Featuring hundreds of illustrations and photographs, recollections from the world most renowned interior designers and architects, and the story of Ellner's artistic developmentGolden Glass: Verre ?glomis矇 brings the reader into the glittering world of Miriam Ellner, the foremost practitioner of verre 矇glomis矇, the ancient process of gilding precious metals on the reverse side of glass, etching in a design, and setting it off with color. While it was first developed in 200 BC, Ellner is one its acknowledged modern masters. These seductive materials coalesce to enliven the surface of glass with luminous reflections creating moving glass paintings. She is one of few experts in this rare art form, making it fresh and relevant in the 21st century. Her work enhances private collections and design projects around the world. Beginning her career as a dancer, Ellner brings energy, dynamism, and sense of motion to her art. This book offers stunning views into both Ellner's process, her personal work, and the way she has worked on commissions with many leading interior designers and architects to create pieces that transform their rooms and bridge the worlds of art, craft, and design. Golden Glass: Verre ?glomis矇 contains reflections from her collaborators, coupled with hundreds of incredible photographs, as well as Ellner's own insights into her decades-long practice, journeying into the ethereal world of illumination, reflection, and color.
Marcus & Co.
The New York jewellery firm of Marcus & Co. created exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewellery. This volume chronicles their story, from the founder's apprenticeship to the firm's premises on Fifth Avenue, neighbouring Tiffany and Cartier. The New York jewelry firm of Marcus & Co. (1892-1942) created exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry for an art-loving, wealthy elite. Innovative in their collaboration with contemporary artists, and in their captivating window displays and advertisements, the firm captured the imagination of Gilded Age families such as the Rockefellers. This volume chronicles their story, from the founder's apprenticeship in Dresden to the firm's grand premises on Fifth Avenue neighboring Tiffany and Cartier. The triumphs and tragedies of three generations of Marcus jewelers, both artistic and entrepreneurial, are presented here together with exquisite jewelry and archival design drawings spanning 50 years.
Lewis Foreman Day (1845-1910)
Lewis Foreman Day (1845-1910) is one of the most neglected figures in late nineteenth-century design. In exploring Day's dual career as an industrial designer of extraordinary range and versatility as well as a major writer and critic, this well-illustrated book restores his place among the influential figures of his time. Day's relationships with colleagues William Morris, Walter Crane, W.A. S. Benson and others placed him in the vortex of development of design in Britain. Joan Maria Hansen, design historian, examines Day's work as a prolific industrial designer whose mastery of pattern, color, ornament and superb draftsmanship resulted in tiles and art pottery, clocks and furniture, wallpapers, textiles, stained glass, and interiors of remarkable diversity and beauty. Day embraced modern technology. His views on the role of the designer for industry, along with his unshakable belief that a marriage of design and industrial processes was essential to produce beautiful furnishings for the majority of people, reveal him to be startlingly modern in his attitudes and practice in the changing world of industrial production. Today collectors prize Lewis F. Day's clocks, furniture, tiles and art pottery, and books - which he both wrote and designed - along with reproductions of his patterns for wallpapers and textiles which are enjoyed by enthusiasts. Day's textbooks on design continue to influence designers, and his magazine journalism provides insightful and balanced commentary on developments in late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century design. This book - the very first full treatment of this major figure - is the definitive reference on Day's life and work and is an invaluable reference for collectors and dealers, decorative arts professionals, designers, business historians and enthusiasts of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century design.
How to Create a Universe
How to Create a Universe helps you create and understand the universes that you love from books, films, TV series and games. Through ideas, reflections, drawings, conversations, theories and first-hand examples, the book takes the mystery out of universe building and provides new knowledge and methods for understanding and creating content for fictional universes. You can use the methods in the book to develop, conceptualize and devise universes whether you are a game creator, film producer, writer, TV series showrunner, designer, theatre director, artist, researcher, student or educator - or simply enjoy being a curious explorer wishing to understand the creative process of building a fictional universe. The book follows a similar approach to design research by focusing on methods and tools and, not least, interdisciplinary collaboration. Combining approaches from art research and the humanities with media studies and development processes, the book draws on extensive studies of works across different media, including film, TV series, games, computer games, theatre, literature and oral lore. We are inspired by explanations from narrative theory and biological evolution of the human urge to create and delve into fiction and fictive universes. Furthermore, we share the interest in methods, tools and collaboration models that characterizes design thinking. The book's nine chapters contain insights into the process of universe building from idea to publication; interviews with some of the world's leading universe thinkers and builders; practical exercises for developing universes across traditional, new and future media formats; and more than 200 drawings and illustrations of models and examples to provide support and inspiration. The authors draw on knowledge and information collected around the world over several years. In the book, you will meet people who have been involved in creating and developing the universes for Squid Game, Fight Club, The Terminal, Minority Report, Your Name, Suzume, Black Mirror, Mr. Turner, Wallace and Gromit, PandemicLegacy, Dead of Winter, Dark, Lego, El Tigre, Avatar, Spiderman, Halo, Quirky Circuits, End of Night, The Guilty and Enforcement.
Flightmaster Only
The highly evocative Flightmaster name was first mentioned by OMEGA in 1956-57, but it was not until the late 1960s that it was used to designate an incomparable watch, initially intended for aircraft pilots. At the time, it was regarded as the watch industry equivalent of the Swiss army knife, meaning the ultimate professional instrument. The aesthetically and technically remarkable OMEGA Flightmaster symbolizes a period rich in technological and design breakthroughs. Produced over a short period and relatively little known until now, it nonetheless enjoyed exceptional development and an outstanding destiny, notably on the wrist of Soviet cosmonauts in the 1970s. Revealing the entirely unknown and remarkably rich story for the first time, and based on their own methodology, the authors of the successful Moonwatch Only book dedicated to the OMEGA Speedmaster, provide a comprehensive account of the many variations and evolutions of the different Flightmaster models. The result is an essential reference work for all passionate brand enthusiasts and collectors.
Fashion Under Fascism
Looking at the dark history of Italian fashion by focusing on the impact of 1930s Fascism, this is the second edition of Eugenia Paulicelli's classic text. In Fashion under Fascism, Paulicelli explores the subtle yet sinister changes to the seemingly innocuous practices of everyday dress and shows why they were such a concern for the state. Importantly, she also demonstrates how these developments impacted on the global dominance of Italian fashion today. Alongside interviews with major designers, such as Fernanda Gattinoni and Micol Fontana, this newly expanded revised edition includes updated material on gender and masculinity, the role of uniforms in standardizing individuality, race and colonial Italy, and the reception of 1930s cinema. It sheds new light on the complicated relationship between style and politics and is an essential read for all those interested in the history of fashion, politics, national identity and the culture of fascism.
Thinking Through Fashion
A vital update to the definitive guide to fashion and cultural theory, featuring four new chapters and essential revisions throughout in light of key developments in fashion and fashion studies. Across 19 major thinkers from the 19th to the 21st century, the second edition of this comprehensive collection introduces readers to the process of thinking through rich cultural fields such as fashion with the help of social and cultural theory, and thinking through social and cultural theory with the help of fashion. Each chapter guides you through the work of a major thinker and considers their historical context, the role of fashion within their theory, how their theoretical frameworks apply to contemporary fashion studies, and the strengths and limitations of their approach. Featuring new chapters on key theorists Edward Said, bell hooks, Frantz Fanon and W.E.B. Du Bois, this new edition prepares readers to question and diversify the field of fashion. A revised introduction resituates theories in relation to each other and reflects on changing approaches to fashion studies, while revisions to existing chapters equip readers with the most up-to-date critical perspectives and developments in fashion and fashion theory.
The Pocket Universal Principles of Branding
This pocket-size version of Universal Principles of Branding presents 100 concepts, theories, and guidelines that are critical for understanding brands and branding in a handy, condensed take-along format. *Winner of the 2023 American Graphic Design Award for Book Design from Graphic Design USA* Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this comprehensive reference pairs clear one-page explanations of each principle with visual examples of it applied in practice on the facing page. By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed, and ultimately better, branding decisions. Featured principles are as diverse as: AuthenticitySocial ResponsibilityWorld BuildingGatekeepersRituals and routineEach principle is presented in a two-page format. The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, examples of its use, and guidelines for use. Sidenotes appear to the right of the text, and provide elaborations and references. The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle. 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.
Things That Keep Us Busy
An investigation of interactivity, interfaces and their design, and the webs of complex interactions that result. We are surrounded by interactive devices, artifacts, and systems. The general assumption is that interactivity is good--that it is a positive feature associated with being modern, efficient, fast, flexible, and in control. Yet there is no very precise idea of what interaction is and what interactivity means. In this book, Lars-Erik Janlert and Erik Stolterman investigate the elements of interaction and how they can be defined and measured. They focus on interaction with digital artifacts and systems but draw inspiration from the broader, everyday sense of the word. Viewing the topic from a design perspective, Janlert and Stolterman take as their starting point the interface, which is designed to implement the interaction. They explore how the interface has changed over time, from a surface with knobs and dials to clickable symbols to gestures to the absence of anything visible. Janlert and Stolterman examine properties and qualities of designed artifacts and systems, primarily those that are open for manipulation by designers, considering such topics as complexity, clutter, control, and the emergence of an expressive-impressive style of interaction. They argue that only when we understand the basic concepts and terms of interactivity and interaction will we be able to discuss seriously its possible futures.
84, Charing Cross Road
This wonderful show is a dramatization of business letters between a young struggling writer in New York and an antiquarian book store in London. In a sense, these are also love letters. They are about the love of good literature. The play takes place over a twenty year period, beginning in 1949 when Helene Hanff (played on Broadway by Ellen Burstyn) first writes Marks & Co. and ends in 1969 with the death of Frank Doel, the delightfully dusty supplier of so many old volumes to Helen who has shown her gratitude through the years by sending "care packages" to the staff of Marks & Co.
The Social Object
A study of objects and domestic spaces of middle-class India. Drawing on the methods of design history, material culture studies, and the social construction of technology, this book analyzes the domestic spaces and objects in the homes of the middle class in India, describing how people make meaning of the objects they buy, own, and gift. Soumitri Varadarajan argues against a simplistic universal account of the way we think about how objects are designed. Instead, he presents a biography of projects and objects, offering a detailed and affectionate account of the lives of objects within the homes of the not-so-rich.
Dress Up Leigh Bowery
Step into the provocative, outrageous, and boundary-shattering closet of the legendary Leigh Bowery with this paper doll book. Described by Boy George as 'art on legs' and painted multiple times by Lucien Freud, Bowery embraced performance, club culture and fashion design to create some of the most iconic looks and moments of the 80s and 90s. His influence is immeasurable and can be seen in the works of prominent artists and designers such as Lady Gaga, Alexander McQueen, Jeffrey Gibson, Anohni, Rick Owens, Gareth Pugh and Maison Margiela, as well as being celebrated on shows like Ru Paul's Drag Race for bold and unapologetic self-expression. This paper doll book features a press-out mannequin and ten of Leigh's show-stopping ensembles, from his 'Aunt Jemima' green checkered two-piece and crash helmet, to the shiny PVC 'Black Fetish' suit. Beautifully illustrated by Daniel Clarke and accompanied by words from his widow and artistic partner, Nicola Rainbird, who offers personal insight into each look, this book is an officially endorsed title from the Estate of Leigh Bowery that celebrates the artist's wild, maximalist, and unforgettable contributions to the fashion world and beyond.
B. Martin Pedersen, Designer
Designer: B. Martin Pedersen FROM WAR-TORN NORWAY TO DESIGN LEGEND: An exceptional collector's volume documenting six decades of groundbreaking design through the eyes of one of the industry's most influential designers. This rare, Designer: B. Martin Pedersen, traces his remarkable path from a child in Nazi-occupied Norway to becoming the visionary owner of Graphis, the international journal of visual communication.This masterfully curated portfolio--available in a strictly limited quantity--presents Pedersen's evolution from aspiring engineer to acclaimed designer, featuring rare pieces from his early paintings to the revolutionary work that helped define modern graphic design. Each carefully selected image tells the story of a creative force who played a role in shaping the visual language of our time.This exclusive edition features: Pedersen's earliest works, born from his transition from Brooklyn Tech engineering student to passionate artistThe groundbreaking designs that established him as a leading figure in the industryThe transformative years at Graphis, where he elevated the publication to new heights of excellenceMore than a portfolio, Designer: B. Martin Pedersen is a testament to the American dream--a visual journey that transformed his raw talent and determination into a legacy of design excellence. Through carefully curated imagery and intimate glimpses into his life, readers witness how Pedersen's sensibilities merged to create a unique and powerful design aesthetic.For designers, art directors, and creative professionals, this limited release offers invaluable insights into the evolution of graphic design through one of its most distinguished practitioners. For collectors and admirers of visual culture, it presents an intimate look at how historical events and personal passion shaped one of the industry's most influential designers.A Distinguished Edition: Printed on fine art-quality stockFeaturing rare and previously unpublished worksDocumenting the evolution of graphic design from the post-war era to the presentPersonal insights from Pedersen's remarkable journeyReserve your copy of Designer: B. Martin Pedersen today. A rare opportunity to own a piece of design history.
Dutch Designers Yearbook 2024-25
How designers can find inspiration and balance in an increasingly complicated, interconnected worldFor the 2024-25 edition, the central theme of the Dutch Designers Yearbook is "(Off) Balance." Is it business as usual for designers, or are new forms of functionality and meaning being sought amid polarization, global conflicts, climate change and technological innovation?
