Emojization
A comprehensive and highly visual overview, from the cultural and theoretical background to the amazing variety and everything one needs to know about the creative potential of emojis and how graphic designers can capitalize on this exciting communication trend. A means of expression for billions of people, emojis have established their function in our everyday lives. Increasingly complex in quality and quantity, these written language companions have long since transcended the realm of written communication to become a pop culture phenomenon of their own. This handbook is a manual and source of inspiration for anyone seeking to understand and use the full potential of emojis in visual communication. It combines cultural, historical, and theoretical backgrounds with practical application examples. Selected works from recent years demonstrate the formal diversity of emojis and offer inspiration for one's own work. Specific cases are used to show how emojis can be used in very different ways in the implementation of design tasks and creative projects to thus become part of visual identities.
Sybil and David Yurman
As featured in WSJ. Magazine, New York Times, Town & Country, and Harper's BazaarThe iconic jewelry brand's cofounders and chief designers reveal their personal story and creative journey together through words and imagesCelebrating more than half a century of jewelry design, trailblazers Sybil and David Yurman take readers on a journey through their creative process and the history of their influential design house through personal anecdotes and never-before-seen imagery.Spanning more than 350 pages filled with their artwork, family photographs, original design sketches, stunning jewelry portraits, and behind-the-scenes images from the brand's celebrated advertising campaigns, this luxe monograph traces the ascent of America's premier twentieth-century fine jewelry brand from the underground art worlds of New York and California to the global stage. Showcasing Sybil's background as a painter and David's as a sculptor, the book explores how the Yurmans' artistic practices are inextricably intertwined with their jewelry-making process. It delves into the creation of their iconic Cable bracelet and other world-renowned collections. Featuring personal texts by Sybil, David, and their son, Evan, who became the president and chief creative officer of the luxury house in 2022, the book also includes never-before-seen original paintings and sculptures by Sybil and David Yurman.Brand ambassadors, such as Kate Moss, Amber Valletta, and Gisele B羹ndchen, are showcased throughout the book in campaign images by Peter Lindbergh and other notable photographers.
Dynamic Branding
In an increasingly digital world, brands are faced with the challenge of reshaping their identities in order to solidify their presence both online and offline, not to mention in a variety of other mediums. As a result, many designers and creatives have chosen to break with the notion of "never change your identity" and have opted for fluid, adaptive graphics that flexibly adapt to each platform they are placed on. Interweaving elements that span across graphics, motion, and more, Dynamic Branding showcases the best examples of graphic systems that skillfully shapeshift across mediums to bring out the best of what their brand has to offer while maintaining its integrity and core values. Contains a curated selection of brand identities that are brilliant at adapting to the digital world.
Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
A gorgeously designed full-color visual biography that brings Terry Pratchett's universally beloved Discworld to life as never before and pays tribute to an enduring creative collaboration. "It's still magic, even if you know how it's done." -Sir Terry PratchettDesigning Terry Pratchett's Discworld is a celebration of Discworld art and a brilliant homage to the decades-long collaboration between artist Paul Kidby and Sir Terry Pratchett that takes readers behind the scenes of one of the great creative partnerships.It shows how the Discworld was brought to visual life--from the earliest sketches to the final magnificent masterpieces--and how Pratchett and Kidby were influenced by art and pop culture, fusing them into the Discworld universe. While Pratchett was the undisputed creative fountainhead, for three decades Kidby has been the artistic force taking the people, places, and pieces of man-eating luggage from Terry's ever-fertile imagination right into our world.Packed with never-before-seen art and the stories behind it, it is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages.
Dior by Mats Gustafson Vol. 2
Mats Gustafson's newest works are dedicated to the grace and beauty of Maria Grazia Chiuri's creations for Dior. Seven years after the publication of the first Dior by Mats Gustafson, the Swedish illustrator returns to capturing the sophistication and glamour of the House of Dior. In this sublime volume, Gustafson's ethereal watercolors and vibrant collages focus on the designs of Maria Grazia Chiuri since her appointment as creative director of Dior in 2016. The book encompasses Chiuri's tenure through haute couture and ready-to-wear creations from her beginnings to the latest collections. Portraits of models and details of patterns complete the iconography. Celebrating the breadth of style and flair demonstrated by the illustrious fashion brand in recent years, Gustafson's sophisticated illustrations capture Chiuri's innovations and are an ode to the enduring allure of Dior. Renewing the refined tradition of fashion illustration this finest piece of bookmaking will be a coveted, indispensable must-have for all lovers of fashion and art, like his first book.
Allgemeine Entwurfsanstalt with Trix and Robert Haussmann
The cooperation of Trix and Robert Haussmann with the R繹thlisberger carpenters, which started in 1979, yielded numerous successful experiments in artistic and handcrafted furniture. Not comparable to furniture from the retail store, these exclusive designs were sold as a limited edition of 15 pieces each. For the first time, a publication presents the full scope of furniture that was developed in Trix and Robert Haussmann's "Allgemeine Entwurfsanstalt" for the R繹thlisberger Kollektion. The design objects were highly sophisticated in the planning of each detail as well as their realization and required a high level of innovation, new techniques and technical expertise. The close collaboration and good relation between manufacturer and designers were what constituted the special appeal of the finished products.
Echo Beats
Synth City: The Birthplace of Electronic Music Rebellion explores the electric origins of the legendary Synth City, from gritty industrial roots to becoming a global icon. Uncover how pioneering synth artists shaped the citys sound, creating a magnetic hub for electronic music innovation. Witness groundbreaking collaborations, festivals, and the evolution of genre-blending styles, fueled by ever-evolving technology. Discover why Synth Citys rebellious spirit continues to inspire artists worldwide and defines a sound that refuses to die in the face of change.
African Design Futures
This book responds to the question "Is it time to reimagine design education in Africa and decolonise our creative future?" The proposed volume is designed to provide a source of inspiration to readers in imagining their own futures within fields of Creative industries such as performative art, architecture design, industrial design, media production, drawing and illustration, filmmaking, design, documentary, virtual reality, and others. With a focus on decolonising design education in Africa, this book will challenge the dominant capitalist narrative and centre on the needs of African communities. It will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities of decolonising design education and propose alternative models for design education that promote social and environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. Collectively, the proposed book's accounts bring to life the career possibilities within a rapidly expanding global sector of creativity and innovation with immense cultural, social, political, and economic impact. By exploring new models of creative practice and education that centre on social impact, cultural relevance, and community empowerment, this book will inspire readers to think critically about their own futures in the Creative Industries in Africa.
Ambigrammia
On the history and creation of ambigrams, by a pioneer of the practice "Spellbinding and truly one-of-a-kind. . . . This is an absolute delight."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) In the 1960s and 1970s, a trio of imaginative individuals independently discovered that ordinary words and phrases could be given double readings by playfully distorting the letters composing them. These doubly readable words and phrases, if designed by an artistic eye and hand, could possess great visual beauty. Douglas Hofstadter named such calligraphic creations "ambigrams," and over the decades he has designed thousands of them, as have his friends Scott Kim and John Langdon, the other main pioneers of the subtle art form he calls ambigrammia. ABCD (Hofstadter's informal title for this book) offers a sampler of hundreds of Hofstadter's ambigrams, along with a few dozen by Kim, Langdon, and others. With deep links to cognitive science, ABCD exhibits ambigrams of many types and shows how ambigrammia can be extended in surprising directions. All along the way, Hofstadter discusses creativity and its alter ego, "discoverativity," revealing how the "pocket sized creativity puzzles" that constitute the art form are pervaded by these complementary qualities. ABCD is also notably autobiographical: Hofstadter vividly recounts how his life has been intimately intertwined with the creation/discovery of ambigrams in many countries and in many languages.
Herm癡s
Herm癡s was founded in Paris in the 19th century as a saddlery workshop that catered to the needs of horse riders. The company quickly gained a reputation for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail and has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Famous for the Birkin Bag and Silk Scarf and beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous - Herm癡s boasts an instantly recognizable signature style all of its own. This book, beautifully illustrated with images of some of the world's iconic fashion items, charts the story of Herm癡s origins and how the brand became the symbol of French luxury and craftsmanship and the influential, innovative haute couture power house it is today.
Victorian Fashions for Women
Explores the British styles and clothing throughout the long reign of Queen Victoria.Victorian Fashions for Men explores British the styles and clothing throughout the long reign of Queen Victoria from the late 1830s to the first years of the 20th century. Within are a superb overview of the suits, coats, hats, hair styles, accoutrements, shoes and boots that typified the prevailing styles of men's attire for each decade. From those who had enough money to have day and evening wear and clothes for sporting and outdoor activities to those with limited income and wardrobes or labouring folk with little more than the clothes they stood up in.All decades are illustrated with original photographs, adverts and contemporary magazine illustrations from the authors' own remarkable collections and are accompanied by a knowledgeable and informative text that describes the fashions, their social history context and influences reflected in the clothes of the time. Laid out in clear and easy to follow chronological order the key features of the styles for each decade will help family historians to date family photographs and will provide a useful resource for students and costume historians or for anyone with a love of fashion and style to enjoy.
The Nuclear Chronicles
The Nuclear Chronicles: Design Research on the Landscapes of the US Nuclear Highway leverages fictional design narratives as devices for discussing the impact of nuclear technology within the territory of the western United States. Storytelling registers design research in a graphic novel format while promoting the use of such a method to provide insight into speculative design that informs and aids in approaching the contemporary territorial issues that landscape architecture seeks to address. The conflicts and controversies surrounding the landscapes of the "Nuclear Highway" system of the United States are made visible through a graphic novel format. The research visualizes alternative realities in which projects actually proposed by the US government that were not carried out are implemented. The narratives provide perspectives from both the landscape and its occupants of how such dramatic infrastructures and policies, if implemented, would play out. Novel economies, infrastructures, and technologies are generated to cope with and adapt to the newly defined realities of the post-atomic age. The work intends to address methods of presenting design research that move beyond written and verbally dominated modes into spatial formats. The nuclear highway--through its scales, ecologies, economies, technologies, and geographies--is leveraged to legitimize speculative design and storytelling as modes of operation for furthering research and intervention in the field of landscape architecture.
The Bad Corset
Both a translation and critique of an early 20th century seminal French text on the physical effects of corseting, The Bad Corset explores contemporary anti-woman bias to challenge the commonly accepted assertions about corsetry's contribution to disease, disfigurement, and disorders of the female body. The original 1908 French book, Le Corset by Ludovic O'Followell-with its graphic illustrations, some of which are reproduced here-tells a story, familiar to anyone interested in popular culture and fashion history, of women suffering for fashion, tormented by and subject to their corsets. However, a close reading of the texts tells a very different, and more complicated, story. This fascinating exploration, approaching the topic from a scientific perspective, and reproducing facsimiles of the original text, with translations and annotations, critiques the presumptions and anxieties of male medical professionals on the 'damage' caused by corsets to the female body and psyche. Rather than seeing the women who wore these perceived instruments of torture as victims or dupes, The Bad Corset confidently asserts the agency of the women who wore them and highlights the way in which seminal texts can continue to influence our interpretation of the past, and women's lives and histories. The Bad Corset is a remarkable resource for scholars and students of fashion, medicine and gender history, taking a feminist approach to female agency and choice, and helping us reconsider the way we think about the shaping of women's bodies, and their lives.
Breitling: 140 Years in 140 Stories
This is an unconventional telling of a brand history--but then Breitling has never been one to follow the rules. In 1884, from a modest Swiss workshop, Leon Breitling began a legacy that would redefine the modern chronograph, champion the skies as the official timekeeper of civil aviation, launch a wristwatch into space, and put the first international emergency beacon in a timepiece. Delve into a collection of 140 stories, packed with intimate photos, first-person accounts, and a visual feast of more than 100 vintage and modern watches. This is where you'll meet the visionary leaders, captivating timepieces, and game-changing moves that etched Breitling's name in history. As intricate as the mechanisms of its timepieces, this book celebrates Breitling's commitment to craft, culture, and innovation. An exploration of a legacy, designed not just for those who appreciate the mechanics of a luxury watch, but for anyone inspired by the progress of ingenuity.
Dorothy Grant
"An Endless Thread serves as a long-overdue celebration of Grant, who has long advocated for the intersection of cultural pride, style, and a maintaining of tradition."--Vogue Part look-book, part memoir, and part history, this beautifully illustrated monument to a singular designer who helped inspire the growing Indigenous fashion movement is also a powerful demonstration of the enduring resonance and possibilities of Haida art. Inspired by a discussion with celebrated Haida artist Bill Reid, Haida designer Dorothy Grant made it her life's mission to bring her culture's traditional art into contemporary fashion while adhering to the principle of Yaguudang, or respect for oneself and others. The 1989 launch of her Feastwear collection, featuring modern silhouettes hand-appliqu矇d with Northwest Coast formline, immediately established her at the forefront of Indigenous fashion in North America, and she has since hosted runway shows and trunk sales from Paris to Vancouver to Tokyo. Her clients include Indigenous leaders, national politicians, and global celebrities, and her garments can be found in museums and galleries around the world, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Dorothy Grant: An Endless Thread is the first monograph to celebrate her trailblazing career. It features new photography of dozens of garments spanning the past four decades, modeled in studio and natural settings in Vancouver and Haida Gwaii, alongside sketches, traditional button robes and spruce-root weaving, and personal stories and reflections from Grant. Essays by Haida repatriation specialist and museologist Sdahl Ḵ'awaas Lucy Bell and curator India Rael Young place Grant in the long continuum of Haida fashion and trace the many innovations and accomplishments of her journey, and Haida curator and artist Kwiaahwah Jones, a longtime assistant to Grant, shares behind-the-scenes insights and memories. An associated exhibition, Dorothy Grant: Raven Comes Full Circle, opens at Haida Gwaii Museum in July 2024.
Becoming Couture
Becoming couture explains how post-war Italian fashion reinvented itself through the persuasive strategies of intermediaries in Italy and the United States, beyond the myth of Giovanni Battista Giorgini and the Sala Bianca.
Ala簿a/Gres: Beyond Fashion
Uniting the work of two "sculptors of dresses" whose formal principles and monochromatic fabrics crafted timeless designsDetermined to a lifetime of seclusion spent entirely in the workshop, Madame Gres (1903-93) saw herself as a sculptor. Azzedine Alaia (1935-2017) also studied sculpture at the School of Fine Arts in Tunis. This shared passion for sculpture was kept intact through their journey in the fashion system to which they dedicated themselves with such singularity and success. While there is no evidence that the two couturiers ever crossed paths, their creations undoubtedly did. Apostles of a certain form of simplicity, the seemingly simple creations of Gres and Alaia hide an inherent complexity in their cut and design. For the first time, this publication brings together 60 designs by Madame Gres and Alaia. United by their formal principles, their cutting techniques and the harmonious combinations of fabric and colors they commonly embraced, the clothes by both couturiers invite readers to a lesson beyond fashion.
A Pocket Guide to Adidas
Discover the legendary story of Adidas, where three signature stripes took the globe by storm. In this compact guide, style writer Josh Sims delves into the incredible journey of one of the most iconic brands in the world today. From a small town in Bavaria, Germany to a symbol of quality, performance and cutting-edge design, Adidas' rise is nothing short of extraordinary. A Pocket Guide to Adidas invites you to step into the world of visionaries like Adi Dassler whose relentless pursuit of excellence revolutionized the world of sports and fashion.
Typodarium
Perfect for keeping the design-minded person inspired throughout the year, Typodarium is a colorful tear-off desk calendar that delivers a daily dose of type in a decorative format. With 365 fonts by 329 type designers from 41 countries, this beautifully designed calendar comes neatly packed in its own box and is made to sit on your desk or shelf with a cardboard easel backer. Typodarium has 384 tear-off pages with a day and date reference on each page and includes major world holidays.
Jazz Age Illustration
A gorgeous look at popular illustrators of the Jazz Age and their influential role in the dynamic culture of the 1920s and '30s The 1920s in the United States was characterized by economic prosperity and dramatic social change. Known as the Jazz Age, it was a time when Black music, art, and literature became a powerful cultural force. Shifting roles for women and trends in youth culture coalesced in the figure of the flapper, causing a moral panic chronicled in the expanding popular press. Exploring how the art of popular illustration helped shape this new consciousness and impacted publishing, politics, and daily life, this volume features works by artists such as Aaron Douglas, Nell Brinkley, John Held Jr., and Lo簿s Mailou Jones. Their striking images illustrated the New Yorker, Vanity Fair, The Crisis, Liberty, and the Saturday Evening Post, as well as newspapers, novels, and books for children. Essays foreground the contributions of women and Black artists; draw parallels between music, fashion, and the aesthetics of popular illustration; discuss the impact of the Harlem Renaissance and the national growth of the Black press; highlight the legacy of illustrator Howard Pyle and his students; and consider the appropriation of the subversive jazz culture by a white audience. Distributed for the Delaware Art Museum Exhibition Schedule: Delaware Art Museum, Wilmington (October 5, 2024-January 26, 2025) Biggs Museum of American Art, Dover, DE (Spring-Summer 2025) Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge, MA (Fall 2025-Winter 2026)
Memories of Dress
Memories of clothing feature prominently in auto/biographies, yet traditionally they have not been subjected to the same level of academic scrutiny as other sources. Memories of Dressredresses this imbalance by bringing auto/biographical memories to the centre of a new methodology for understanding fashion history, material culture, and other disciplines. Presenting a comprehensive overview of theoretical and practice-based approaches, the book invites readers to explore the relations between clothing and memory through diverse examples ranging from oral histories of Madchester men and Hungarian socialist sewing, to a quilt-making autoethnography into the complexities of American racial heritage and imagined memories within museum collections. Chapters by leading and emerging experts consider the ways in which dress is remembered and the ways that memories and nostalgia in turn influence everyday dress practices, unpicking the meanings and motivations-both collective and public, personal and private-behind the clothes we wear in different times, places and life stages; and the impact of class, gender, ethnicity, and disability on material identities. Uniquely weaving personal recollection with theory, this multidisciplinary book offers new ways of understanding clothing, material culture, and memory.
The Girl
An incredible illustrated book for all ages.The Girl was originally handmade by renowned artist, Bahar Taghiani, using mixed media. The techniques used to create this book mainly include collage, and acrylic paints."The Girl" is about a girl that she is a princess that she wants to be free, discover the world and also wants to leave the kingdom but she is facing her dad's (king) objection about leaving the kingdom. Along the way of her escape, The girl meets several interesting characters and situations which forced her to learn how to make decisions till she find a way to live a life that she wants.
Fashion in Color
Join Megan Hess as she takes readers through a world of fashion - in color. An ode to the incredible use of color throughout fashion history, Fashion in Color highlights how fashion designers have used color to create iconic looks and shape fashion houses around the world. Broken up into chapters by color (Red, Blue, Brown, Pink, Black, Orange, Yellow) each chapter covers iconic looks, the houses that are synonymous with that color (think Hermes and orange, or Valentino and red), fashion facts and history and Megan's signature stunning illustrations. A celebration of how color shapes fashion, this book is Megan Hess's most stunning to date, with a rainbow of illustrations throughout and vibrant images that bring to life classic fashion favorites from around the world.
Alchemy
- First monograph on well-regarded deisgners and artists Philip and Kelvin LaVerneThe works of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne are already prized among collectors of American 20th-century furniture and art. However, Alchemy: The Art of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne written by gallerist Evan Lobel, reveals for the first time the astonishing breadth and depth of their artistic practice, which ranges from avant-garde furniture to sculpture and painting. As a father and son artist team, the LaVernes' collaboration resulted in hundreds of unique and complex works, incorporating historical references of past civilizations and art historical motifs, with modernist design principles. Alchemy: The Art of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne is a comprehensive testament to the importance of these artist-designers who brought history, craftsmanship, and innovation into conversation with functional design and art. In writing the book with Kelvin LaVerne, Lobel provides unparalleled insight into the method and history of the duo and introduces a bounty of beautiful and never-before-seen images and commentary. This is, and will continue to be, the authoritative account of Philip and Kelvin LaVerne's esteemed place in the history of 20th-century art and design.
Bold & Easy Fashion Coloring Book
Bold & Easy Fashion Coloring Book for Adults and Teens - Express Your Creativity with Stylish Outfits!Unleash your inner fashion designer with the Bold & Easy Fashion Coloring Book, perfect for adults and teens looking to explore their creativity. This coloring book features a collection of chic and trendy outfits, ranging from casual streetwear to high-end couture, designed with bold lines and easy-to-color spaces. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or simply seeking a relaxing and artistic escape, this book will provide hours of enjoyment.Why You'll Love This Book: Stylish & Fun Designs: Featuring a variety of fashion styles, from everyday looks to runway-ready attire, this book is designed to inspire.Bold Outlines for Easy Coloring: Perfect for all skill levels, with bold lines that make coloring a breeze for both beginners and advanced artists.Creative & Therapeutic: Coloring these elegant fashion illustrations is a relaxing and stress-relieving activity for fashion lovers and creatives alike.High-Quality Paper: Each page is printed on high-quality paper to prevent bleed-through, making it suitable for use with markers, colored pencils, or crayons.Perfect Gift Idea: Ideal for fashion lovers, aspiring designers, or anyone who enjoys coloring as a form of art therapy.Let your imagination run wild and experiment with different colors, textures, and patterns as you bring these outfits to life. Whether you're looking to relax, experiment with color schemes, or fuel your passion for fashion, the Bold & Easy Fashion Coloring Book is the perfect companion.
Sneakers Art
Sneakers Art includes realized customization examples of sneakers and easy to follow step-by-step tutorials. This book is a great way to get started creating your own custom sneakers. Up your creative game as you learn quick and easy ways to turn a pair of regular trainers into one-of-a-kind works of art. 1000 inspiring sneaker designs and 18 step-by-step tutorials will help you create your own projects that reflect your personal tastes. By mastering the basics along with some design skills, you織ll soon have the tools and techniques you need to design and paint custom sneakers with style and soul. Street, pop, fluor, metal and camouflage are just some of the contemporary patterns touched on. Detailed illustrations and photographs of realized customizations that go with the texts give you an idea of what your kicks will look like after you've created them. The book is ideal for sneakers fans who enjoy customizing their own clothes and asserting their individuality, fashion designers who look to customized sneakers as a source of inspiration and fashion lovers in general. Take your love of sneakers to a fun new level learning how to create cool shoes that are as you unique as you are.
Timeless
Timeless is an anthology of the most influential styles, looks, and garments from the past 200 years. Art and fashion historian Hayley Edwards-Dujardin offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at the history behind iconic garments, the designers who revolutionized the industry, and the cultural moments that continue to inform how we dress today. Entries include legendary pieces like the Chanel suit, the Herm癡s Kelly bag, and Jean Paul Gaultier's men's skirt, as well as iconic basics like jeans, sneakers, white t-shirts, black dresses, and bandanas. Learn the history behind these memorable looks, as well as their cultural significance. This lavishly illustrated book features 200 photos, 20 pages of infographics, and 20 illustrated silhouettes, making it a visual feast for fashion enthusiasts and historians alike. Timeless is a celebration of clothing and the definitive guide to some of the most influential moments in fashion history, making it an absolute must-have for any fashion lover.
Palette Mini Series Sketchbook
Taking inspiration from the portability and shelf-friendly size of our bestselling PALETTE mini series, our new PALETTE mini Series Sketchbook is the ideal companion for any creative or fan of colour with its compact and stylish design. The sketchbook comes in three sleek cover options - black, white and red - to allow its high-quality coloured pages to pop in a vibrant spectrum of delightful hues. It also has not one, but five matching bookmarks so you can keep track of your separate trains of thought and pick up where you left off with ease. All the editions make equally delightful blank canvases for ideas, doodles, scribbles, schedules, and virtually anything that comes to mind!
Balenciaga - Kublin
The first book to document the short yet prolific artistic career of fashion photographer and filmmaker Tom Kublin, and a celebration of his creative union with Crist籀bal Balenciaga during the fashion house's postwar heyday in Paris.More than 140 photographs and film stills by Kublin capture the golden age of Balenciaga couture in the 1950s and 1960s, from the impeccable elegance of the collection shoots--including exclusive film footage of Balenciaga himself at work--to striking covers and editorials for high-profile magazines. Balenciaga - Kublin begins with a foreword by Maria Kublin and continues with a biography by Ana Balda, charting Kublins career, his place in the artistic milieu of the European avant-garde, and his working relationship with Balenciaga. Miren Vives, head of the Crist籀bal Balenciaga Museum, also contributes.Additional texts come from fashion industry professionals who worked with and knew Kublin best: an interview with his partner and muse, the model Katinka Bleeker; memories from the Italian fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri, who began his career as Kublin's assistant in Paris in the 1960s; and a piece by Lydia Slater, editor in chief of Harper's Bazaar UK, who looks back on Kublin's work for the magazine at a pivotal time in its history.This book honors the successes and innovations of Kublin's career, recording for posterity his contribution to fashion photography and the iconography of the House of Balenciaga.
Human-Centered Security
Whether you're a designer, researcher, product manager, or engineer, you need to be concerned about your product's security experience and your organization's overall security. If you care about the people who use your products and want to keep them safe, Human-Centered Security is an essential resource to have at your fingertips. This book provides valuable insights and critical questions to help you ensure that your organization's security experience is both strong and effective. Takeaways Learn how security impacts the user experience-both positively and negatively. Understand key security concepts and terms. Learn about the intricate dynamics of the user security experience. Figure out who your security allies are in your company and how to use them for the best outcomes. Ask better questions when talking to your cross-disciplinary team about how to interpret security. Consider what the enhanced measures are when designing for secure outcomes. Embrace iteration when threat actors surprise your company with unpredictable actions. Discover how to get buy-in for security from your leadership.
Big Bold & Easy Fashion Coloring Book for Women
Big Bold & Easy Fashion Coloring Book for Women - 180 Pages of Stylish Fun!Unleash your creativity and embrace your inner fashionista with this beautifully designed Big Bold & Easy Fashion Coloring Book for Women. With 180 pages of large, easy-to-color illustrations, this coloring book is perfect for women of all ages who want to relax, unwind, and express themselves through art.Each page features bold, eye-catching designs inspired by modern and classic fashion trends. Whether you're a coloring enthusiast or new to the hobby, the simple yet stylish designs make it easy to create stunning, vibrant artwork without feeling overwhelmed.Big, Bold Illustrations: Designed with clear, defined lines for easy coloring.Fashion-Inspired Themes: Dive into stylish outfits, chic accessories, and elegant fashion poses.Relaxation and Mindfulness: Coloring is a therapeutic way to unwind and boost creativity.High-Quality Pages: Thick, premium-quality paper that prevents bleed-through, suitable for colored pencils, markers, or gel pens.Perfect Gift for Fashion Lovers: Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just because!Get ready to dive into the world of fashion and let your imagination run wild with this inspiring coloring book. Whether you're looking for a relaxing pastime or a creative outlet, this book is sure to become your new favorite!
Songscapes
Amid the sea of listening options available in our digital world, it often takes more than a good beat or catchy lyrics for artists to stand out among their peers, which is why musicians often combine sound with compelling visuals to express their individuality and deliver their message. Songscapes takes a deeper look into the craft that goes behind the making of a successful music identity, with artist interviews, production processes, and plenty of behind-the-scenes details. Explore the new wave of creativity in the packaging of CDs, vinyl albums, and cassette tapes, as well as the art and graphics that populate online streaming services, music videos, events and more. An invaluable resource for musicians of all genres looking for inspiration to build their brand, or designers interested in working in the music industry.
Eighteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices Conference Proceedings
Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, hosted by the Universitat Polit癡cnica de Val癡ncia, Spain, 11-13 March 2024. The conference featured research addressing the following special focus: "Cultures of Transformative Design" and annual themes: Theme 1: Design Education, Theme 2: Design in Society, Theme 3: Designed Objects, Theme 4: Visual Design, Theme 5: Design Management and Professional Practice, Theme 6: Architectonic, Spatial, and Environmental Design
Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana
Elaborate, luxurious and powerful, the Dolce & Gabbana look has always exuded decadent sensuality. With tailoring and corsets, baroque prints and innovative silhouettes, the fashion house's Italian roots sing through their distinctive ensembles in lace, leopard print and florals. Founded by designer duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 1985, the brand's opulent pieces have been worn by everyone from Naomi Campbell to Jennifer Lopez. Through photographs of over 100 stunning looks alongside captivating expert text, Little Book of Dolce & Gabbana tells the story of one of the most glamorous fashion houses in the world.
Albertus
Albertus, first carved on a bronze tablet in the 1930s by German Jewish refugee Berthold Wolpe, has proved to be one of the most enduring handcrafted typefaces in the world. It is at once modern and timeless, authoritative and whimsical--renowned as the typeface of London Street signs, David Bowie albums, and Star Wars movie posters. In this unique celebration, best-selling author Simon Garfield charts the story of the creation of Albertus, its innumerable and vibrant uses, and the erratic brilliance of its designer, as recounted by Wolpe's children. Through his exploration of this singular font, Garfield grapples with one of the most fundamental artistic questions: what makes great art not only survive but flourish in each new age and medium?
Baskerville
When Baskerville was first created in 1757, there was concern that it would damage readers' eyes with its combination of thin and thick strokes and tapering serifs. Yet 250 years later, it remains one of the most commonly used typefaces in books of all kinds. As best-selling author Simon Garfield tells it, the tale of this elegant typeface is one of painstaking dedication. The font's creator, John Baskerville, was a maverick lacquer maker and master printer who made it his life's mission to achieve the font's perfection. His efforts culminated in his magnificent Bible, acclaimed as the finest ever made. Garfield explores why Baskerville's own body was dug up and buried many times before finally being allowed to rest in peace, and examines his legacy through the work of his wife, Sarah Baskerville--one of the first powerful women in the printing world--and the archivists and enthusiasts working to preserve the font's original steel punches today.
The Professionalization of Window Display in Britain, 1919-1939
This book provides the first comprehensive history of window display as a practice and profession in Britain during the dynamic period of 1919 to 1939. In recent decades, the disciplines of retail history, business history, design and cultural history have contributed to the study of department stores and other types of shops. However, these studies have only made passing references to window display and its role in retail, society and culture. Kerry Meakin investigates the conditions that enabled window display to become a professional practice during the interwar period, exploring the shift in display styles, developments within education and training, and the international influence on methods and techniques. Piecing together the evidence, visual and written, about people, events, organisations, exhibitions and debates, Meakin provides a critical examination of this vital period of design history, highlighting major display designers and artists. The book reveals the modernist aesthetic developments that influenced high street displays and how they introduced passers-by to modern art movements.
Comic Sans
Since its improvised creation at Microsoft in the mid-1990s, Comic Sans has become one of the most used and talked-about typefaces of the digital age. The subject of April Fools pranks and endless internet discourse, it has spawned a movement to ban it, inspired revivals and spinoffs, and continues to be widely promoted by educators. In this delightful history, best-selling author Simon Garfield tells the story of how Comic Sans emerged from speech bubbles on educational software to become one of the most recognized--and reviled--typefaces on earth. He considers how the computer transformed type into something that anyone could use and have an opinion on, explores how new fonts emerge with changing times and technology, and meets die-hard Comic Sans adherents and haters. He concludes the book by asking the unimaginable: Could Comic Sans now be the coolest typeface ever made?
Gucci
Founded in Florence, Italy, as a luggage brand and equestrian outfitter in 1921, Gucci has evolved into one of the world's most celebrated fashion houses - synonymous with classic design, elegance, luxury and quality. Casa de Gucci - beloved by the great, the good and the uber glamorous - boasts an instantly recognizable signature style all of its own. This book, beautifully illustrated with images of some of the world's iconic fashion items, charts the story of Gucci's origins and how the brand overcame family in-fighting, scandal and even murder to become the influential, innovative haute couture power house it is today.
Collective Design Practices
By encouraging a critical evaluation of the contemporary processes of knowledge creation within design, Collective Design Practices aims to open perspectives and conversations on the immense possibilities thinking and acting collectively can have in work, education, culture, and life. Through the observation of past and present collectives of varying scales and geographies, and reflections on the implications of dialogue, generosity, and participation in non-hierarchical structures, this concise book provides a condensed exploration of how our relationships with identity, authorship, context, and each other can shape the way we work and think together, ultimately influencing our approaches to solving the increasingly complex issues of our futures. Bringing together reflection and critical discussion, and acknowledging the disconnection between design research and design practice, this short, accessible book provides both a point of contact to research and a point of access to practitioners interested in the possible trajectories of the extended design field.
Design Things
A new perspective on design thinking and design practice: beyond products and projects, toward participatory design things. Design Things offers an innovative view of design thinking and design practice, envisioning ways to combine creative design with a participatory approach encompassing aesthetic and democratic practices and values. The authors of Design Things look at design practice as a mode of inquiry that involves people, space, artifacts, materials, and aesthetic experience, following the process of transformation from a design concept to a thing. Design Things, which grew out of the Atelier (Architecture and Technology for Inspirational Living) research project, goes beyond the making of a single object to view design projects as sociomaterial assemblies of humans and artifacts--"design things." The book offers both theoretical and practical perspectives, providing empirical support for the authors' conceptual framework with field projects, case studies, and examples from professional practice. The authors examine the dynamics of the design process; the multiple transformations of the object of design; metamorphing, performing, and taking place as design strategies; the concept of the design space as "emerging landscapes"; the relation between design and use; and the design of controversial things.
Principles of Decorative Design
Principles of Decorative Design, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Principles of Ornament
The Principles of Ornament, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Rei Kawakubo
Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Gar癟ons is undoubtedly one of the world's major fashion designers. In 2017 she was the second living designer ever to be given a retrospective at the renowned Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Her work has exerted an extraordinary influence over succeeding generations of designers and is a major point of reference for all those wishing to explore the place of fashion in contemporary culture. The 14 essays in this collection, written by eminent fashion theorists from around the world, explore the relationship of Kawakubo's work to art, philosophy and architecture, and reveal how Kawakubo's creative output allows us to understand the very notion of fashion itself.
Principles of Home Decoration, With Practical Examples
Principles of Home Decoration, With Practical Examples, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Taylor Swift Style
An instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller! Dazzling. Incomparable. Unforgettable. The definitive book of Taylor Swift's fashion evolution. This gorgeous hardcover edition has gilded gold edges, foiled cover accents and colored endpapers. For Taylor Swift, fashion and music go hand-in-hand--each playing a powerful role in shaping the narrative of this generation's most prolific storyteller. Red lipstick isn't just a makeup choice--it's the emblem of an era. A mini skirt isn't simply part of a cute outfit--it's a suit of armor. From cowboy boots to teetering heels, fairytale dresses to bleach-tinged tresses, and the many memorable moments in between, Taylor Swift Style tells the fashion story behind every single Taylor Swift album, tracing Swift's musical evolution along with her ever-changing personal style. From red carpet looks, to streetwear, to tour costumes, Sarah Chapelle of the successful Instagram and blog Taylor Swift Style, has spent more than a decade documenting Swift's fashion choices and the intention behind each ensemble. Her deep dives into songs, lyrics, and behind-the-scenes insights paint a portrait of a megastar who knows exactly what she is doing. Taylor Swift Style seeks to explain the 'why' behind Swift's outfits--the Easter Eggs and deeper meanings behind every hemline and haircut--that speak to the emotional context of each musical moment. With over two hundred photos dating from Swift's earliest days as a country singer in Nashville, up through the present as a renowned pop icon, paired with insightful commentary, Taylor Swift Style is a one-of-a-kind keepsake and a must-have for Swifties.
How Communication Design Works
Reflections and practical action for the rapidly evolving discipline of visual communication. Communication design is undergoing radical changes: an overabundant flood of information, fake news, bots, AI, social media, crude graphic tools on the Internet as well as the speed of processes and increasing pressure to be efficient, coupled with increased competition in the design sector and sometimes precarious working conditions. All of these factors put creatives in the field under pressure, leaving them little time to reflect on their own work. This handbook responds to the current situation by shedding new light on the societal relevance of the discipline in the context of professional practice. The authors use their extensive expertise, practical work examples, and actionable suggestions to identify what really matters in visual communication. They describe the far-reaching interconnectedness of design with a wide range of issues and deal intensively with the current challenges. The overarching leitmotif is that communication design is always the result of the attitude of its protagonists - this compendium makes clear how their actions influence communication, what values are conveyed, and what our visual world looks like as a result.
