The Arts and Crafts
Curated by the pioneering designer William Morris, discover a compelling collection of essays on the Arts and Crafts Movement by some of the most influential figures of the period. Shining a light on one of the most important periods in the history of art and design, Arts and Crafts Essays explores the main areas of the Arts and Crafts movement written by the likes of William Morris, Walter Crane, Somers Clarke, and Emery Walker. First published in 1893 by the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, this brilliant essay collection remains a vital resource for understanding the principles and practices that shaped the Arts and Crafts movement. Its contents include: Of the Revival of Design and Handicraft by Walter Crane Textiles by William Morris Stone and Wood Carving by Somers Clarke Printing by William Morris and Emery Walker Of Book Illustration and Book Decoration by Reginald Bloomfield Of Modern Embroidery by Mary E. Turner Colour by May Morris Design by John D. Wedding This collection captures the spirit of the movement at its zenith and explores the ethos of the period's designers and makers. With its wide range of topics appealing to creative disciplines, it's an essential text for artists and designers interested in the theories and criticism of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement.
Rise Of The King Bumblebee
Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of "The Hive" in Little River Academy, Texas, a bustling colony of over 500 bumblebees led by their diligent Queen Bee. Young readers will be enthralled by the adventures of Stryker, a first grader navigating the exciting world of bee school alongside his friends. This beautifully illustrated children's book emphasizes the importance of teamwork, community, and resilience.Perfect for children who adore stories about nature and friendship, this enchanting tale is a must-have addition to any young reader's collection. "Rise of the King Bumblebee" is ideal for bedtime stories, classroom reading, and anyone interested in the wonders of the natural world.Samantha S. Silvas is a passionate storyteller with a love for nature and adventure. Her enchanting tales reflect her deep appreciation for the natural world, making her books both educational and entertaining for young readers. Based in Texas, Samantha draws inspiration from the vibrant wildlife and landscapes around her. "Rise of the King Bumblebee" not only captivates children with its delightful narrative but also instills important values of community and education.
The Arts and Crafts
Curated by the pioneering designer William Morris, discover a compelling collection of essays on the Arts and Crafts Movement by some of the most influential figures of the period. Shining a light on one of the most important periods in the history of art and design, Arts and Crafts Essays explores the main areas of the Arts and Crafts movement written by the likes of William Morris, Walter Crane, Somers Clarke, and Emery Walker. First published in 1893 by the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, this brilliant essay collection remains a vital resource for understanding the principles and practices that shaped the Arts and Crafts movement. Its contents include: Of the Revival of Design and Handicraft by Walter Crane Textiles by William Morris Stone and Wood Carving by Somers Clarke Printing by William Morris and Emery Walker Of Book Illustration and Book Decoration by Reginald Bloomfield Of Modern Embroidery by Mary E. Turner Colour by May Morris Design by John D. Wedding This collection captures the spirit of the movement at its zenith and explores the ethos of the period's designers and makers. With its wide range of topics appealing to creative disciplines, it's an essential text for artists and designers interested in the theories and criticism of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement.
Speaking of Murder
When Charles Ashton brings home his second wife, he fails to notice the hate and jealousy in his secretary's eyes. He is unaware of the dangers that threaten his wife as his secretary turns the full force of her malice upon her. The shocking truth is that she killed the first wife and intends to lock the new wife in a library vault where she will suffocate within two hours. A delightful old biddy who holds the solution in her hand and who might save the wife does not, unhappily, remain alive either. The key is lent to the young stepson. Will the vault be opened in time?
Not Here, Not Now
What it means to design at a time when, for many people, the future seems to have become an impossibility. When reality fails us, what can designers do? Question design's relationship to reality, as Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby do, in this exhilarating, yet thoughtful, journey to the edges of science, philosophy, and literature to find new ways of thinking about the possible--and about the meaning, function, and place of design in that speculative world of "not here, not now." A conceptual travelogue of sorts, Not Here, Not Now brings together words, images, and objects that capture, in design form, some of the ideas encountered along the way. Itself a design experiment, the richly illustrated book explores ways to bring these ideas into conversation with objects through imagined archives, libraries, glossaries, taxonomies, lists, tales, and essays. The design responses in Not Here, Not Now--to a stone raft, for example, or a vegetable lamb, swatches of imaginary colors, a pocket universe in the home, objects undergoing space-time collapse--are, like the most compelling utopias, impossible by design, aiming instead to nourish the creative, intellectual, and imaginative ground from which new possibilities, still unknown, might begin to emerge.
Rough and Ready
A definitive history that tracks cowboy boots from cattle trails to contemporary rodeo, revealing an American icon whose craftsmanship continues to shape national identity. From cowboy boots' humble origins to their elevation as cultural icons, this far-ranging volume chronicles how their distinctive designs and makers have shaped and been shaped by American culture. Engaging narratives, insightful interviews, and vibrant images showcase the evolution through five transformative eras: "Real" explores multicultural origins and the authentic cowboys who wore them; "Rodeo" examines Western mythmaking through Wild West shows, early film, and dude ranches; "Rhinestone" delves into country western music, Nudie Cohn's designs, and the shifting archetypes from Gene Autry's moral code to John Wayne's tougher persona; "Red" investigates the boots' emergence as luxury commodities during the Reagan years and Urban Cowboy phenomenon; and "Reclaimed" presents contemporary reinterpretations from the Western-inspired fashion of Beyonc矇 and Pharrell Williams to modern bootmakers. Complementing the authoritative foundation are thoughtful interviews that enrich the historical analysis: an Indigenous voice essay provides cultural perspective, Nudie Cohn's origin story offers industry context, and conversations with both traditional craftsmen and innovative makers demonstrate how the cowboy boot continues to evolve while honoring its heritage.
The World of Peter Dunham
A-list interior designer Peter Dunham's first book reveals his singular approach to colorful, pattern-filled interiors with world-class photography of never-before-seen projects. Peter Dunham is a Los Angeles-based interior designer known for his bold use of color and pattern, sophisticated yet casual style, and a timeless feeling. The Los Angeles Times described his style as "Merchant Ivory Moderne" and "restraint with a kick." The World of Peter Dunham features a dozen of Dunham's most recent projects, ranging from chic New York City penthouses to sun-kissed California gems, as well as Dunham's own residences, including his Paris pied-?-terre. Each chapter's rich imagery illuminates a tenet of his design ethos--Color, Rhythm, Togetherness, Nature--along with the people and places that have shaped his unique point of view. Here is a dynamic mix of projects, many featuring Dunham's internationally acclaimed textiles, all presented in stunning photographs. In 2024, he opened his second brick and mortar showroom, Peter Dunham Home & Garden, in New York City. Dunham and his design team split their time between restoring older houses and collaborating with renowned architects on brand-new residences. Current projects include a modernist Marmol Radziner house overlooking the Pacific in Montecito, residences in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Newport Beach, New York City, Dallas, Sag Harbor, Montana, and an iconic 1963 Horace Gifford house on Fire Island. Peter is based between Los Angeles and New York City. Sustainability is integral to Vendome's publishing process. All materials used in our books are 100% FSC-certified and we are proud to be a brand partner of Trees for the Future (https: //trees.org), supporting global communities through sustainable land use. By planting trees, we help create thriving regional economies, robust food systems, and a healthier planet.
Fashionary Menswear Memopad
The Menswear Memopad is an essential tool for fashion designers, featuring both figure and technical templates perfect for creating mood boards and production plans. Its water-resistant calico cover ensures durability and protection, making it a reliable companion throughout the design journey. Part of The Atelier Collection, the Menswear Memopad embodies a "Less is More" philosophy with its minimalistic design, exuding authenticity and exquisite artistry. This approach encourages boundless creativity, offering a subtle yet powerful tool for designers to explore their ideas. The memopad's versatility supports the brainstorming process by allowing quick and easy mixing and matching of drawings. This boosts efficiency and accuracy, letting designers focus on their ideas rather than the mechanics of drawing. The Fashionary templates are a key feature, helping to unveil new and emerging concepts through the stick-and-match process. The memopad includes both figure and technical templates on every sheet: Front Side: Men's Figure Templates.Flip Side: Men's Technical Templates.This dual functionality allows designers to organize their ideas efficiently, ensuring time is well-utilized. The lightly printed templates maintain accurate proportions, so designers can focus solely on their creative visions. The cover, made from cotton calico--a fabric familiar to fashion designers--symbolizes ideas, creation, and development. Its water-resistant properties ensure durability, while the natural cottonseeds embedded in the material add a unique touch to each memopad. Designed to complement other Fashionary products seamlessly, the memopad works perfectly with Fashionary sketchbooks and tools. By slipping Fashionary Poses underneath the memo sheets, designers can effortlessly draw dynamic poses and designs without distraction. With 180 memo papers and 360 templates, the memopad supports continuous sketching and the free flow of creative ideas. This abundance of templates ensures that inspiration keeps coming, making it an invaluable tool for any fashion designer. The memopad's flexibility even allows for the creation of an idea-mapping wall, where designs can be laid out, mixed, matched, and rearranged with ease, enhancing the development process and making it more enjoyable.
Stylepedia
STYLEPEDIA: A visual dictionary of fashion styles Stylepedia is an encyclopedia of styles and subcultures of the past 100 years. Delve into stories of origins, cultures, and fashion elements of each style. To make this extensive information easily comprehensible, the book breaks down content into visual components, featuring over 1200 illustrations that vividly capture the essence of each style. This comprehensive guide uncovers global styles, exploring their origins, distinctive features, and the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped them. From historical trends to contemporary fashion phenomena, STYLEPEDIA serves as an essential resource for understanding the core of various styles. It provides not only knowledge but also inspiration, making it indispensable for anyone keen on fashion and cultural studies. The book addresses key trends that have defined global fashion, spanning from the 1920s Flappers and the New Look, to the Ivy League style, Hip Hop culture, and the Y2K era. It offers a thorough understanding of fashion evolution over the last hundred years, giving readers a panoramic view of how fashion has transformed and adapted through decades. In addition to mainstream trends, STYLEPEDIA shines a light on lesser-known subcultures that have significantly influenced the fashion landscape. It brings to the forefront styles from groups such as Pachuchos, Beatniks, Bogans, Takenoku Zoku, Sapeurs, and Riot Grrrls, revealing the hidden influencers and their impact on the world of style. The book goes beyond mere aesthetics to examine how style and fashion are intertwined with social, political, and economic contexts. It explores iconic styles, their origins, and their characteristics, tracing how they connect to broader cultural narratives. This in-depth examination highlights the dynamic relationship between fashion and the world at large, illustrating how significant global events and local neighborhood vibes are reflected in and influenced by style. STYLEPEDIA emphasizes that style extends beyond visual appeal; it encapsulates the deliberate choices individuals make to express themselves. The book aims to enrich readers' understanding by providing key events related to these styles, offering a deeper appreciation of their significance. Style and fashion are both products of their time and catalysts for change. This book delves into the realm of style and fashion, examining how they shape and are shaped by the social, political and economic contexts in which they exist. It explores iconic styles and their origins and characteristics, tracing the threads that connect them to wider cultural narratives. This is not just a story about style and fashion, but a celebration of the many ways in which we express ourselves and make our mark on the world.
Fashionary Menswear Sketchbook A5
The Menswear Sketchbook A5 by Fashionary is tailor-made for fashion designers, combining Fashion + Dictionary + Diary in one comprehensive tool. It is enriched with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates, making it the perfect companion for brainstorming, fast sketching, and quick referencing. The sketchbook is divided into two main parts to kick-start the creative process. The first part, accounting for 15% of the pages, is a Mini Fashion Dictionary that provides essential professional information, including industry terms and jargon related to stitching, fabric, and methods. This section streamlines fashion development and aids in decision-making by providing quick access to important details. The second part, comprising 85% of the pages, includes Men's Figure Templates. With over 180 figure templates, designers can quickly sketch their ideas and bring them to life, encouraging rapid sketching and brainstorming to make the design process more efficient and productive. Embodied in the "Less is More" concept, the sketchbook emphasizes minimalistic design and exquisite artistry. It encourages boundless creativity, with a design that speaks to authenticity and artistic excellence. One of the key features of this sketchbook is its organization-friendly design. Each template is uniform in size and pose, allowing designers to present their ideas and developments in a well-balanced and organized manner. This consistent layout facilitates a clear and chronological presentation of designs, making it easier to view and compare multiple sketches side by side. The sketchbook's cover is made from water-resistant calico, a fabric familiar to fashion designers. Calico represents ideas, creation, and development, and its natural cottonseeds add a unique touch to each sketchbook. This durable cover ensures that the sketchbook can withstand the rigors of the design journey. It is an essential tool for fashion designers, offering a perfect blend of practicality and inspiration to support the entire design journey. It's a must-have for any fashion designer looking to streamline their creative process.
Fashionary Menswear Sketchbook A4
The Menswear Sketchbook A4 by Fashionary is tailor-made for fashion designers, combining Fashion + Dictionary + Diary in one comprehensive tool. It is enriched with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates, making it the perfect companion for brainstorming, fast sketching, and quick referencing. The sketchbook is divided into two main parts to kick-start the creative process. The first part, accounting for 15% of the pages, is a Mini Fashion Dictionary that provides essential professional information, including industry terms and jargon related to stitching, fabric, and methods. This section streamlines fashion development and aids in decision-making by providing quick access to important details. The second part, comprising 85% of the pages, includes Men's Figure Templates. With over 180 figure templates, designers can quickly sketch their ideas and bring them to life, encouraging rapid sketching and brainstorming to make the design process more efficient and productive. Embodied in the "Less is More" concept, the sketchbook emphasizes minimalistic design and exquisite artistry. It encourages boundless creativity, with a design that speaks to authenticity and artistic excellence. One of the key features of this sketchbook is its organization-friendly design. Each template is uniform in size and pose, allowing designers to present their ideas and developments in a well-balanced and organized manner. This consistent layout facilitates a clear and chronological presentation of designs, making it easier to view and compare multiple sketches side by side. The sketchbook's cover is made from water-resistant calico, a fabric familiar to fashion designers. Calico represents ideas, creation, and development, and its natural cottonseeds add a unique touch to each sketchbook. This durable cover ensures that the sketchbook can withstand the rigors of the design journey. Inside, the A4 sketchbook features bleed-proof 128gsm paper, perfect for markers, watercolor, and color pencils. This high-quality paper allows for color manipulation to create effects like gradients, fabric textures, and lighting effects, enabling designers to achieve their desired saturation and detail.
The Denim Manual
The Denim Manual - A Complete Visual Guide for the Denim Industry The Denim Manual is the most comprehensive guide to the denim industry, covering its history, fabric, design, washing, and care. This book delves into the technical processes and terms unique to the industry, offering insider tips and insights to help you become a denim expert. With over 700 illustrations and photos, it provides an easy-to-understand, richly visual experience that immerses you in the world of denim. Denim is a complex and special fabric with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Through this book, you will uncover the meaning and value of denim throughout history, gaining practical knowledge, expertise, and terminology in a concise manner. The Denim Manual contains one of the world's most complete denim libraries, showcasing all the characteristics of the fabric and ways to identify and apply them. Expert guidance helps you understand terms like 3 x 1 twill denim versus 2 x 1 twill denim, Sanforized versus Unsanforized, Ring denim versus OE denim, and Natural Indigo versus Synthetic Indigo, among others. The book also features a comprehensive Denim Wash Library, illustrating and explaining dry, wet, chemical, and mechanical processes. This section teaches you how to produce various styles, looks, and special effects, showcasing the versatility of denim and the endless possibilities of the washing process. We know that readers appreciate visuals, so we've incorporated more than 700 illustrations, photos, charts, and diagrams to make learning about denim easy and enjoyable. The book's cover is made from reactive-dyed denim to prevent unnecessary fading, with the title printed in white to mimic the effect of white printing on denim pockets. The edge of the book is foiled with copper, inspired by the metal studs used on denim garments. The Denim Manual addresses the unique needs of denim lovers, offering a thorough understanding of the denim industry and guiding you through your own denim journey. Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, a designer, or just someone with a keen interest in denim, this book is an invaluable resource that will deepen your appreciation for this iconic fabric.
Fashionary Womenswear Sketchbook A4
The Womenswear Sketchbook A4 by Fashionary is tailor-made for fashion designers, combining Fashion + Dictionary + Diary in one comprehensive tool. It is enriched with extensive fashion information and blended figure templates, making it the perfect companion for brainstorming, fast sketching, and quick referencing. The sketchbook is divided into two main parts to kick-start the creative process. The first part, accounting for 15% of the pages, is a Mini Fashion Dictionary that provides essential professional information, including industry terms and jargon related to stitching, fabric, and methods. This section streamlines fashion development and aids in decision-making by providing quick access to important details. The second part, comprising 85% of the pages, includes Women's Figure Templates. With over 180 figure templates, designers can quickly sketch their ideas and bring them to life, encouraging rapid sketching and brainstorming to make the design process more efficient and productive. Embodied in the "Less is More" concept, the sketchbook emphasizes minimalistic design and exquisite artistry. It encourages boundless creativity, with a design that speaks to authenticity and artistic excellence. One of the key features of this sketchbook is its organization-friendly design. Each template is uniform in size and pose, allowing designers to present their ideas and developments in a well-balanced and organized manner. This consistent layout facilitates a clear and chronological presentation of designs, making it easier to view and compare multiple sketches side by side. The sketchbook's cover is made from water-resistant calico, a fabric familiar to fashion designers. Calico represents ideas, creation, and development, and its natural cottonseeds add a unique touch to each sketchbook. This durable cover ensures that the sketchbook can withstand the rigors of the design journey. Inside, the A4 sketchbook features bleed-proof 128gsm paper, perfect for markers, watercolor, and color pencils. This high-quality paper allows for color manipulation to create effects like gradients, fabric textures, and lighting effects, enabling designers to achieve their desired saturation and detail.
Textilepedia
Textilepedia: The Ultimate Textile BibleTextilepedia is an extensive textile dictionary that covers all essential fabric knowledge, making it the ultimate reference for anyone involved in the fashion industry. Whether you're a seasoned designer or a beginner, this book simplifies the complex world of textiles with a perfect blend of text and imagery. It includes everything from fibers, yarns, woven, knits, non-wovens, laces, leathers and furs, finishing, and more. Textilepedia helps you navigate through different types of materials, understand finishing options, and make informed decisions about fabric selection. Textilepedia is designed to be the go-to resource for all aspects of fabric selection. It provides comprehensive information on fabrics, understanding varying textures from rough to soft, and evaluating breathability and drape. E.g. the book explains why fabrics have different widths, what makes a fiber or fabric elastic, which fabrics are best for printing, and the sustainability of natural fibers. Packed with essential information about textiles, Textilepedia benefits a wide range of roles within the fashion industry, from designers to product developers. Delivering comprehensive knowledge about textile applications right to your fingertips, Textilepedia covers everything from choosing fibers and the formation of yarns to the characteristics of common fabrics and the effects of textile finishing. Essentially, it's an all-in-one textile information hub that can be carried wherever you go. Understanding textiles can be challenging, even for experienced designers who work with fabrics daily. That's why Textilepedia is presented in a highly visual and easy-to-understand format. The book is filled with clear and attractive images, illustrations, diagrams, and icons that make the information easy to read, understand, and remember. Practicality is a core focus of Textilepedia, with information presented in a straightforward and digestible manner. Lengthy theories are replaced with concise, essential information that can be quickly applied in real-world scenarios, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness as a designer. Fashion design is a harmonious blend of imagination, fabrication, and execution. A strong understanding of textiles is crucial for ensuring the functional base of any design. The deeper the knowledge of textiles, the more creativity can be pushed to its boundaries. Textilepedia provides that foundational knowledge, giving a head start in understanding textiles and an edge in a fashion career.
Fashionpedia
FASHIONPEDIA: The Ultimate Visual Fashion Dictionary FASHIONPEDIA is a comprehensive visual fashion dictionary that meticulously covers all technical terms related to style, material, and production. Filled with illustrations and infographics, it offers a wealth of extensive information while remaining incredibly easy to read and navigate. The book spans various essential categories, including History and Styles, Apparel, Detail, Accessories, Textile, Manufacturing, Body & Beauty, Measurement & Care. Whether you're an industry insider or a fashion enthusiast, FASHIONPEDIA is the ultimate reference you need to master the fashion landscape. From outerwear to underwear, headpieces to shoes, FASHIONPEDIA catalogues thousands of fashion items, complete with technical terms ideal for brainstorming and reference. Recognizing that designers communicate most effectively through visuals, the book converts complex textile information into clear, easy-to-understand infographics and beautiful charts. This visual approach ensures that information is not only accessible but also memorable, making it an indispensable tool for anyone involved in fashion. Designed with productivity and efficiency in mind, FASHIONPEDIA enables designers to effortlessly generate ideas by browsing through its extensive collection of items and details. It also streamlines communication within the fashion industry by providing a common language of technical terms, making interactions seamless and stress-free. FASHIONPEDIA is more than just a dictionary; it's a dynamic resource that bridges the gap between creativity and technical know-how. With its rich visuals and detailed content, it empowers designers and fashion professionals to enhance their work and understand the intricacies of the fashion world. Whether you're sketching your next collection or sourcing the perfect fabric, FASHIONPEDIA is your go-to guide for all things fashion.
Fashionary Womenswear Memopad
The Womenswear Memopad is an essential tool for fashion designers, featuring both figure and technical templates perfect for creating mood boards and production plans. Its water-resistant calico cover ensures durability and protection, making it a reliable companion throughout the design journey. Part of The Atelier Collection, the Womenswear Memopad embodies a "Less is More" philosophy with its minimalistic design, exuding authenticity and exquisite artistry. This approach encourages boundless creativity, offering a subtle yet powerful tool for designers to explore their ideas. The memopad's versatility supports the brainstorming process by allowing quick and easy mixing and matching of drawings. This boosts efficiency and accuracy, letting designers focus on their ideas rather than the mechanics of drawing. The Fashionary templates are a key feature, helping to unveil new and emerging concepts through the stick-and-match process. The memopad includes both figure and technical templates on every sheet: Front Side: Women's Figure Templates.Flip Side: Women's Technical Templates.This dual functionality allows designers to organize their ideas efficiently, ensuring time is well-utilized. The lightly printed templates maintain accurate proportions, so designers can focus solely on their creative visions. The cover, made from cotton calico--a fabric familiar to fashion designers--symbolizes ideas, creation, and development. Its water-resistant properties ensure durability, while the natural cottonseeds embedded in the material add a unique touch to each memopad. Designed to complement other Fashionary products seamlessly, the memopad works perfectly with Fashionary sketchbooks and tools. By slipping Fashionary Poses underneath the memo sheets, designers can effortlessly draw dynamic poses and designs without distraction. With 180 memo papers and 360 templates, the memopad supports continuous sketching and the free flow of creative ideas. This abundance of templates ensures that inspiration keeps coming, making it an invaluable tool for any fashion designer. The memopad's flexibility even allows for the creation of an idea-mapping wall, where designs can be laid out, mixed, matched, and rearranged with ease, enhancing the development process and making it more enjoyable.
Strong Seams
Make Clothes That Last with Strong Seams: The Catalogue to Design Durable ClothingIn the fast-paced fashion world, where trends come and go, developing garments that stand the test of time can be challenging. Strong Seams: The Catalogue to Design Durable Clothing is your resource for creating long-lasting clothing.More Than Just a Book, It's a Design ToolkitWritten by industry insiders, Strong Seams goes beyond theory to provide a practical guide for fashion professionals, sustainable designers, and product developers. This comprehensive guide is: A Visual Reference Manual: Explore a comprehensive catalogue of strong seams, your key to selecting the perfect construction for any design or fabric type.A Technical Resource: Master essential techniques for seam reinforcement, troubleshoot common garment defects, and learn to identify potential weaknesses during the prototyping stage.An Insider's Guide to Quality: This book will help you create strong seams in your tech packs. It also includes garment testing methods and quality control practices, empowering you to build brand value confidently through lasting quality.Benefits of Strong Seams: Enhanced Customer Loyalty: Invest in your customer satisfaction by creating garments that perform as well as they look. Durable clothing fosters trust and repeat business for your brand.Sustainable Design Practices: Strong Seams aligns perfectly with eco-conscious fashion actions by promoting well-constructed garments that avoid premature wear and discard.Elevated Brand Reputation: Durability speaks volumes about your commitment to quality. Strong Seams empowers you to build a brand synonymous with lasting style and performance.Embrace the power of durable design with Strong Seams. Invest in the future of your brand and empower your customers with clothing that looks good and goes the distance.
Scandinavian Design. 40th Ed.
Scandinavia is world famous for its inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between craftsmanship and industrial production, organic forms and everyday functionality. This all-you-need guide includes a detailed look at Scandinavian furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, metalware, and product design from 1900 to the present day, with in-depth entries on 125 designers and design-led companies.Featured designers and designer-led companies include Verner Panton, Arne Jacobsen, Alvar Aalto, Timo Sarpaneva, Hans Wegner, Tapio Wirkkala, Stig Lindberg, Finn Juhl, M瓣rta M疇疇s-Fjetterstr繹m, Arnold Madsen, Barbro Nilsson, Fritz Hansen, Artek, Le Klint, Gustavsberg, Iittala, Fiskars, Orrefors, Royal Copenhagen, Holmegaard, Arabia, Marimekko, and Georg Jensen.
Beyond the Logo - The Brand Within
To know things as they are, we first must know what they are not.So it was with Beyond The Logo - The Brand Within.Personal Brand has, for most, become such a misunderstood or misinterpreted phrase.Some say it is reputation, despite clear evidence that reputation is merely the opinion of others. Some claim that by being well- known, a micro-celebrity if you will, we have a Personal Brand. A definition that allows anyone to effectively "hide in plain sight."Beyond The Logo - The Brand Within has one purpose; to uncover your character and unique values and then to position you as someone worth knowing. You are the most wonderful of human beings and you're playing small does not serve the world.This book is a comprehensive guide into the business world where logo, advertising and brand awareness often combine to create a perfected & polished 'invention' of what is truly on offer. A lack of transparency and failure to uncover Who is behind the brand is the reason why trust in brands and companies is at an all-time low. Personal and corporate brands don't have the courage to be imperfect. They simply magnify the good, hide the bad and outright lie about the intentions of the people behind the brand.Beyond The Logo - The Brand Within highlights the importance of Intuition, our sixth sense."The primary wisdom is intuition. In that deep force, the last fact behind which analysis cannot go, all things find their origin." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.This book also provides a doorway to becoming not only someone worth knowing but, through the power of story, someone who is always remembered.It is simply me, helping you to reach your full potential and then creating an even grander version of Who you are.
The Secret Life of Lego(r) Bricks
From the first hollow bricks to the complex shapes and building techniques of today, this visually stunning book is a LEGO(R) history like no other--and the first official book for Adult Fans of LEGO bricks.LEGO(R) bricks are design icons and marvels of engineering. Having remained virtually unchanged for over fifty years, the brick is still the center of the LEGO System in Play, in which each brick connects to every other brick, allowing the construction of almost anything you can imagine. LEGO minifigures may be the friendly smiling faces of the LEGO world, but bricks in all their different shapes and forms are its very foundation.This book sets out to explore the brick's rich history in unparalleled detail and full color. Granted unprecedented access by the LEGO Group, author Daniel Konstanski reveals for the first time how and why new LEGO bricks are made, speaking to the people involved with each crucial step, from the so-called "rock stars," the set designers, through to the element designers, design masters, graphic designers, elements testers and approvers, plastics technicians, and many more.This book is the one fans have always wanted: a truly behind the scenes look at the story of the beloved LEGO brick and the company which makes it, with a wealth of new visual material from the LEGO Archive in Billund.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks and/or copyrights of the LEGO Group. (c)2024 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
Beyond the Logo - The Brand Within
To know things as they are, we first must know what they are not.So it was with Beyond The Logo - The Brand Within.Personal Brand has, for most, become such a misunderstood or misinterpreted phrase.Some say it is reputation, despite clear evidence that reputation is merely the opinion of others. Some claim that by being well- known, a micro-celebrity if you will, we have a Personal Brand. A definition that allows anyone to effectively "hide in plain sight."Beyond The Logo - The Brand Within has one purpose; to uncover your character and unique values and then to position you as someone worth knowing. You are the most wonderful of human beings and you're playing small does not serve the world.This book is a comprehensive guide into the business world where logo, advertising and brand awareness often combine to create a perfected & polished 'invention' of what is truly on offer. A lack of transparency and failure to uncover Who is behind the brand is the reason why trust in brands and companies is at an all-time low. Personal and corporate brands don't have the courage to be imperfect. They simply magnify the good, hide the bad and outright lie about the intentions of the people behind the brand.Beyond The Logo - The Brand Within highlights the importance of Intuition, our sixth sense."The primary wisdom is intuition. In that deep force, the last fact behind which analysis cannot go, all things find their origin." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.This book also provides a doorway to becoming not only someone worth knowing but, through the power of story, someone who is always remembered.It is simply me, helping you to reach your full potential and then creating an even grander version of Who you are.
Marketing Fashion Third Edition
Marketing Fashion is a practical guide to the fundamental principles of marketing, branding and promotion, from creating a customer profile to developing a brand identity. The book explains key concepts and illustrates how they are applied within the global fashion and retail industry, from haute couture to the mass market. For this third edition, examples drawn from a broad range of fashion, textile and retail have been updated to include more on social media and digital and emerging technologies, such as fashion in the metaverse. The updated text increases the focus on sustainability issues, while also tracing recent disruptions to traditional marketing frameworks such as degrowth. There are also more examples of global fashion weeks and brand collaborations. The book will appeal to students at degree or foundation level as well as those contemplating a career in the fashion industry. Chapters: Marketing Theory The Fashion Market Research & Planning Understanding the Customer Branding Promotion
Budget Planner
Discover financial freedom with our comprehensive budget planner. This practical and user-friendly planner is designed to help you take control of your finances, track your expenses, and set achievable savings goals. With insightful tips on personal finance and effective money management strategies, this planner is your essential companion for achieving a secure financial future. Organize your bills, manage debt, and plan for the future with confidence. Start your journey to financial wellness today with our budget planner.
Manuals
In today's landscape, designers rely on digital templates to implement brand identities--fast, accurate, and easily updatable, these digital manuals are now obligatory. But we have lost something in the transition to digital style guides, and the great printed standards manuals from the predigital era deserve a better fate than to be junked. This comprehensive study of corporate design manuals from the golden era of identity design makes a compelling case for their survival and continued appreciation.The forty-two manuals featured have been expertly photographed, retaining all essential details, and are presented in a spacious and functional layout, allowing readers to fully appreciate these wonderful examples of sophisticated information design.The photography is accompanied by a foreword by the late Massimo Vignelli, an afterword by designer Lance Wyman, and texts from Adrian Shaughnessy, Richard Danne (NASA designer), Martha Fleming (daughter of Allan Fleming, designer of the Canadian National Railway logo), Greg D'Onofrio, and Patricia Belen, alongside interviews with Armin Vit, Sean Perkins, John Lloyd, Michael Burke, Sean Wolcott, Liza Enebeis, and John Bateson.
Lost Danish Treasure
Growing up, almost every kid dreams of finding buried treasure. That dream slowly fades with age as they realize that Blackbeard never visited their backyard. For some, the search for treasure continues in their adult lives in other ways. Metal detectors and shovels may be replaced with online searches and library visits, but the thrill of the hunt is still alive, ever driving the quest forward.Lost Danish Treasure tells the tale of two stories: 1) the history of Finn Juhl's iconic Chieftain Chair and a long-forgotten painting that preceded it, and 2) the individual connections to this design by a small group of collector researchers. Although starting in different eras and timelines, the two accounts start to intertwine over the course of the book, with the research efforts of today helping to unravel the mysteries of the past. As each chapter unfolds, more and more clues are revealed that slowly weave the storylines closer together--until the summer of 2021, when both accounts collided after Lot 242 popped up in an auction house in Chicago. The result of the subsequent analysis sheds new light about the origins and identity of the very first Chieftain Chair.
1001 Movie Posters
Steeped in nostalgia, this beautiful, diverse and definitive collection features posters from over 20 countries with work by over 150 art directors and illustratorsThe most comprehensive overview of movie posters ever published, 1001 Movie Posters is a definitive coffee-table volume from world authority on the art form, Tony Nourmand. Spanning more than a century of global imagery, the book celebrates the most arresting, aesthetically powerful examples of the genre, including a number of posters that have never been published before.There has always been a raw immediacy to film posters: provoking and enticing, shocking and seducing audiences across the threshold of the movie theater. The artists tasked with communicating that have been at the forefront of design: groundbreaking visionaries such as Saul Bass and Paul Rand; Eastern European artists using poetic, surreal and often disturbing imagery in highly original and subversive concepts. Other poster artists have woven contemporaneous movements in art and popular culture into their designs, creating a time capsule of the obsessions and concerns of a different era.Iconic posters for films such as Metropolis, The Man with the Golden Arm, Breakfast at Tiffany's and Goldfinger sit alongside more unexpected and lesser-known artwork for films such as 2001, Star Wars, Taxi Driver and The Birds. Nearly all cinematic movements are included, from early silent masterpieces through German Expressionism, film noir of the 1940s, 1950s science fiction, the psychedelic imagery of the 1960s, the gritty violence and retribution of the 1970s and 1980s, and then onward into the 21st century, where the stripped-back graphics nod back to the Bass minimalism of the 1950s.An extraordinary visual compendium, 1001 Movie Posters is the final word on movie posters and a must for film lovers and anyone interested in the power of advertising and design.
Design for Dementia, Mental Health and Wellbeing
This edited volume offers the first overview and reflective discussion of how design can contribute to people's wellbeing and mental health in the context of dementia, mental illness and neurodiversity. This book explores and promotes holistic, salutogenic and preventive strategies that recognise and respond to people's needs, wants, wishes and rights to further health, wellbeing and equality. Bringing together years of experience as designers and clinicians, the contributors to the book emphasise how design can be a collaborative, creative process as well as an outcome of this process, and they reveal how this is guided by mental health and design policy. Through its three parts, the book explores themes of ethics, citizenship and power relationships in co-design, providing an overview of current developments and approaches in co-design; of the culturally and value sensitive adaptation of design interventions and their applications, many of which are a result of co-design; and of policy and related standards in and for design and mental health. In this way, the book demonstrates how design can help to support people, their care partners and care professionals in promoting mental health and wellbeing, and it offers a rich resource on how to create a sustainable future for care in this domain. The book provides a unique and holistic overview and resource for designers, researchers, students, policy providers and health and care professionals to help support the development and adoption of person-centred design processes and interventions.
The Art of Style
Unveil the secrets of timeless elegance and discover how to craft your unique style with "The Art of Style: How to Become a Fashion Icon." This beautifully illustrated guide is your ultimate companion in the journey toward fashion mastery. In this book, you'll explore: Defining Style: Learn from the icons of elegance and find your identity in fashion.Cultivating Taste: Embark on a journey to refine your style, understanding the nuances of taste and sophistication.The Science of Style: Master the techniques and principles that underpin great fashion choices.Eight Iconic Styles of Classic Elegance: Delve into the timeless styles that have shaped fashion history.The Palette of Elegance: Discover how to craft stylish combinations with colors that elevate your wardrobe.Iconic Women of Elegance: Be inspired by the profiles of twenty women who have become synonymous with style and grace.Whether you're an aspiring fashionista or looking to refine your existing wardrobe, "The Art of Style" provides invaluable insights and practical advice to help you become a fashion icon in your own right. The book is illustrated with over 200 colorful images! In an era where fashion is more accessible and diverse than ever, finding your style can feel both exhilarating and daunting. This book aims to simplify that journey by providing you with the tools and inspiration to uncover and cultivate a style that is authentically yours.We will examine eight styles that have played a significant role in classic elegance and how they can be interpreted in modern times. We will also delve into the stories of women who have left an indelible mark on the fashion world. From the classic sophistication of Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Wallis Simpson, and Jacqueline Kennedy to the bold and avant-garde choices of Marlene Dietrich, Elsa Schiaparelli, Lauren Bacall, and Diana Vreeland, these icons offer valuable lessons on embracing who you are through what you wear.But this book is not just about looking back. It is about looking within. Your style is a reflection of your personality, values, and experiences. It is an ever-evolving expression of who you are and who you aspire to be. By understanding the elements that make up a signature style, you will learn to curate a wardrobe that complements your body and aligns with your lifestyle and aspirations. About the author: Laura Merano - the author of books and press articles on fashion, lifestyle, and image in business relationships. She is an academic lecturer and certified life and business coach. She delves into issues related to the history of fashion. She is particularly interested in French chic of the second half of the 20th century. Holding a master's degree in philology, she deepened her interest in fashion at the French Institute of Fashion in Paris. She is a connoisseur of good design, classical elegance, and refined style. Most often, you can encounter her in France or Switzerland.
Visionary Designs By Bill Smith, tj
This full color book is an excellent reference for costume jewelry lovers and collectors. While this first edition is by no means a complete representation of Bill's designs, it is the first catalog of Bill's work and the most comprehensive look at his life and career to date. Nearly 300 photographs, 10 editorial fashion photographs (out of more than the 200 that featured his work) and dozens of advertisements serve to authenticate Bill's designs. William Franklin, "Bill", Smith came from humble beginnings in small town Madison, Indiana and became a successful fine and costume jewelry designer. After three semesters at Indiana University as a Fine Arts major, Bill moved to New York to pursue a dance career. However, there were limited roles for Black dancers in the early 1950s, so he turned to jewelry design to make a living. Soon, he was being sought after by socialites, performers, and fashionistas alike for his frequently outrageous, over-the-top designs. Ethel Scull, Charlotte Ford, Loretta Young, Lena Horne, and Leontyne Price were among his famous clients. Bill was fond of using alternative materials, such as items found in hardware stores and nature, "You can use anything you want - but don't make it look like what it is - give it another dimension". His Russian gold-plated gas pipe bracelet was a piece photographed in several fashion magazines throughout his career. In 1968, as the first Black Vice President of Richelieu, and the first designer to put his name on a collection, Bill created jewelry "clothing" made of pearls, chains, or faux coins. Models wearing his daring designs strutted the runway in a 1969 segment of the Today Show with Barbara Walters in August,1969. His oversized brooches, necklaces and earrings in bright, bold jewel tones have a decidedly masculine feel to them. Bill collaborated with fashion designers Jon Haggins, Arthur McGee, Mr. Mort, Scott Barrie, and others to create signature accessories for their collections. Bill Smith, t.j. (for "the jeweler" so as not to be confused with the clothing designer) won several prestigious design awards including the Swarovski Great Designs in Costume Jewelry award in 11967 and the coveted Coty Award in 1970. Bill designed nearly 200 pieces of jewelry for the Broadway production of Coco, starring Katharine Hepburn. Bill was also selected to create the crown for the Miss Black America pageant, which was worn by winners from 1968-1975.Bill Smith's designs are in the permanent collections of the Jefferson County History and Art Museum in Madison, Indiana, The MET in New York City, The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University, Bloomington, and the Yale University Art Collection.
Applied Design Thinking for Problem Solving
"Applied Design Thinking for Problem Solving" is a ground breaking book that aims to redefine the concept of value in the industry. With over five decades of experience in the field of Value Analysis and Value Engineering, the author offers unique insights into how organizations can maximize their profits and create products and services that truly resonate with customers. In this book, the author delves into the misconceptions surrounding the term "value" and sets out to clarify its true meaning. Drawing from his extensive experience working with industrial and service organizations in India and abroad, the author explores the relationship between cost, price, and the worth of a product or service. He highlights the importance of design thinking in determining whether a product or service is worth the price a customer is willing to pay. Through examples and case studies, the author demonstrates how customers make decisions based on the worth and cost of a product. He explains how features such as functionality, performance, quality, and appeal influence a customer's perception of value. Additionally, the author introduces the concept of Value Engineering, a systematic approach to maximizing value, and how it can be integrated into organizational processes. The book also traces the evolution of Value Analysis and Value Engineering, shedding light on their emergence in the post-war period and their growing popularity in the Indian industry over the past five decades. With his vast experience working with various organizations across different sectors, the author shares valuable insights into the applications of these techniques in materials, processes, labor, equipment, energy, and systems. Moreover, the author addresses the need for clear demarcation between Design Thinking and Value Engineering, aiming to reduce subjectivity and enhance objectivity in their application. He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and involvement of diverse stakeholders in the development and implementation of new concepts. "Applied Design Thinking for Problem Solving" is a comprehensive guide for organizations looking to enhance their value proposition and maximize their productivity. It provides practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable insights that can revolutionize the way businesses approach value creation. This book is a must-read for professionals, executives, engineers, and anyone interested in driving innovation and improving organizational performance.
Graphis New Talent Annual 2025
The Graphis New Talent 2025 Annual is a global showcase of the best and boldest student work in Design, Advertising, Photography, and Illustration/Art. Featuring award-winning entries from emerging creatives and top visual arts schools worldwide, this hardcover volume is an essential addition to any creative library.Whether you're an educator shaping the next generation, a student striving for greatness, or a professional tracking the pulse of what's next--this is your inside look at where creative thinking is headed.Inside the Book: 674 Winning WorksFeaturing 17 Platinum, 229 Gold, 428 Silver Awards, and Honorable Mentions--each project is a testament to passion, skill, and fresh perspective.Global Voices, One PlatformEntries span continents and disciplines, judged by industry leaders like Anna & Elena Balbusso, Anna Stilianaki, and Paco Mac穩as Velasco--offering a panoramic view of rising talent worldwide.Creative Process RevealedPlatinum and Gold winners share their inspiration and process, providing insight into the minds behind the work.A Decade of TalentFlip through a retrospective section showcasing Platinum winners from the past 10 years--an inspiring look at how young talent evolves and shapes the industry.Why It Belongs On Your Shelf: For Students & EducatorsBenchmark excellence. Explore what's possible. Use it as a teaching tool, creative spark, or portfolio standard.For Creative Directors & RecruitersDiscover tomorrow's creative leaders. Scout exceptional talent and ideas before they hit the mainstream.For Agencies & StudiosStay plugged into fresh thinking. Track global creative trends through the lens of emerging visionaries.Format & Features: Hardcover Annual - 256 pages of high-impact work and full-page visualsOrganized by Discipline - Navigate easily by category: Design, Advertising, Photography, Illustration/ArtDigital Version - Award-winning work is also viewable on Graphis.com for an extended experienceInspiration Starts Here.The New Talent 2025 Annual is more than a book--it's a launchpad for future legends, a resource for the creatively curious, and a celebration of what's next.Pre-order your copy today and be the first to explore the future of visual communication.
Fashion
Inspired by a rapidly changing fashion landscape, Fashion: New Feminist Essays offers historical and contemporary studies that reveal the relationships between fashion with gender, sexuality, race, and age.Fashion is a rich terrain for feminist scholars in the twenty-first century. Explicit engagements with feminist and queer politics, critical interventions by industry outsiders across digital platforms, diversifying images of stylish bodies, and ongoing discussions of the ethics and sustainability of fashion production: all of these point to an urgent need to reappraise the relationship of fashion to feminism and other justice-seeking movements. The essays in this collection take up fashion as a feminist critical tool that uniquely holds together the lived and represented body with larger cultural structures. Contributors unearth surprising new lines of connection between gender, sexuality, race, age, and religion in their relationship to capitalism, both historically and in the present. Bringing together established and emerging scholars, and perspectives from gender studies, history, sociology, philosophy, and literary studies, Fashion: New Feminist Essays traces the far-reaching impact of this most feminized of forms, underscoring the significance of fashion studies for understanding the politics of culture. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Australian Feminist Studies journal.
The Education of a Design Writer
From prolific design writers and educators at the SVA/NYC, Steven Heller and Molly Heintz, a compelling collection of essays and interviews for anyone interested in critiquing, explaining, or interpreting design Writing is designing, and writers are designers. Mastering the elements of different writing styles is as important in describing a designed work as an understanding of color, texture, and material form. The design writer must make the prose as necessary and exciting to read as a designed object--from the simplest business card or product packaging to the grandest monument--must be to see and to use. This book is for the student or the expert, the novice or the professional, who seeks to communicate. With real-world examples of how and what to write when critiquing, explaining, discovering, introducing, and interpreting a piece of design, it presents a tantalizing world of possibilities for any design writer. The collected essays include a range of styles and disciplines, from journalism, scholarship, criticism, and business. Contributors include: Sarah Boxer Akiko Busch Liz Danzico Jarrett Fuller Colette Gaiter Karrie Jacobs Mark Kingsley Julie Lasky Warren Lehrer Rob Walker Michele Y. Washington and many more! Explaining design means writing intelligibly and creatively. This book covers it all, for and through those who practice, chronicle, critique, and observe graphic, product, industrial, and architectural design.
Little Book of Issey Miyake
Research, innovation and experimentation formed the foundations of fashion futurist Issey Miyake's designs. From his famous Pleats Please range to Steve Jobs's signature black turtleneck and Grace Jones's sculptural looks, Miyake's designs are produced with technology and designed for everyone, and redefined the notions of clothing and beauty. Through over 100 stunning photographs and expert text, Little Book of Issey Miyake explores the extraordinary vision and innovation of the Japanese design giant whose house continues to produce designs and techniques of the future.
Three Dimensional
As rendering software becomes more accessible to wider audiences, today's design trends demonstrate a fascinating shift towards the three-dimensional, with surreal environment renders, whimsical puffy typefaces, and adorable characters that mimic clay figurines taking center stage. Dive into the dynamic universe of Three Dimensional, a curated collection of 3D graphics in cutting-edge branding and visual identity projects. From incorporating centerpieces like sleek logos and captivating key visuals, to immersive brandscapes that use a touch of 3D to make surfaces pop, watch how brands come to life from the dynamic interplay of creativity and technology. Get inspired by the creatives and designers who craft compelling visuals that redefine brand narratives and take things to the next level--or dimension!
Italian Graphic Design
This book tells the story of graphic designers in Milan from the 1930s to the 1960s. Focusing on design education, everyday practice, organisational strategies, mediating channels and modernism, it contributes to our understanding of the role graphic design has played in the history of Italian visual culture.
Women's Clothing And Fashion - Elevate Your Style - A Guide To Women's Clothing And Fashion
In the vibrant tapestry of human expression, fashion serves as a dynamic medium through which individuals communicate their identities, aspirations, and creativity. For women, in particular, clothing is a canvas upon which they paint their unique stories. It reflects their evolving r繫les, cultural influences, and personal preferences. 'Women's Clothing and Fashion' embarks on a journey through this ever-changing landscape, offering insights into the artistry, trends, and cultural significance that define women's fashion. This book explores the variations of women's attire. Through the chapters, we'll navigate the nuances of dressing for various occasions, celebrating the power of fashion to empower, inspire, and express. But 'Women's Clothing and Fashion' is more than a historical account or a style guide. It's an invitation to embrace the diversity and creativity that fashion offers, encouraging readers to curate wardrobes that not only reflect their personalities but also elevate their confidence. Whether one finds solace in timeless classics or delights in embracing the cutting-edge trends of the moment, this book celebrates the boundless possibilities that fashion presents. Join us on this exploration of women's clothing and fashion, where each page unfurls a new layer of understanding, appreciation, and inspiration. Let's celebrate the artistry that we wear daily, recognizing that every outfit tells a story, and every woman is an artist in her own right.
Keywords in Making
Keywords SeriesEdited by Jason ThamFrom "Accessibility" to "Visual Semiotics," from "Augmentation" to "Writing Studio," and from "3D Printing" to "Wireframing," major sections of KEYWORDS IN MAKING demonstrate how words, semantics, and terminologies create and sustain a particular discourse community consisting of makers and designers. This edited collection aims to be a lexical resource for rhetorical inventors and technical communicators, including writers, inventors, instructors, and program administrators who identify with the maker community. With one hundred omnibus terms subject to analysis, interpretation, reinterpretation, and expansion, this collection is a primer to research and practice in design and innovation powered by the popularized maker culture, education, and movement. Each entry in this collection conceptualizes a particular keyword's role in "making" as an inventive and rhetorical activity. Contributors provide application examples and pedagogical approaches that flesh out their keywords in relation to professional experiences while offering recommendations for future actions. KEYWORDS IN MAKING presents a compelling argument for why making matters to rhetoric and technical communication.About the EditorJason Tham is Associate Professor of Technical Communication and Rhetoric at Texas Tech University. He co-directs the User Experience Lab and is the faculty sponsor for the STC Student Chapter at TTU. He is the author or editor of Keywords in Design Thinking, Design Thinking in Technical Communication, Collaborative Writing Playbook (with Joe Moses), Writing to Learn in Teams (with Joe Moses), and Designing Technical and Professional Communication (with Deborah Andrews). He currently serves as co-editor of Computers and Composition.
The Future of the 3D Printing Culture
The Future of the 3D Printing Culture Award-Winner in the Technology Category: The Literary TitanHow can 3D printing transcend its industrial roots? Delving beyond mere technological projections, The Future of the 3D Printing Culture is a manifesto on how the disruptive and innovative nature of 3D printing will converge with culture to propel it into every facet of the cultural tapestry.The 3D printing lifestyle will empower individual creativity and customization, becoming a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, including the inevitable development of the one-stop-shop 3D printer appliance for the household.3D printing will transform the way we think about manufacturing, design, and the very fabric of our society, including: Crafting bespoke furniture for 3D printing, Revolutionizing the culinary, fashion, and architectural landscapes, Championing sustainable initiatives like recycling and energy harvesting, Creating media spectacles and event opportunities, Exploiting exponential technologies like cryptocurrency, the metaverse, and AI, and Challenging the dynamics between social, economic, and political forces. Entering these uncharted waters, the author also chronicles the journey to create his own company to understand and publicize the untapped cultural potential of 3D printing.This exciting outlook on the 3D printing ecosystem will inspire and drive 3D printing as a transformative cultural asset, shaping the future of how we live, work, and create.
Queer Style
First published in 2013, Queer Style was ahead of its time. It was the first book to address the cultural, political, and material histories of clothes as signs and markers of gender and sexual identity, and remains key reading for scholars and students across fashion studies and the humanities more broadly. Now, 10 years later, the authors have revisited their classic work and updated it to examine the function of subcultural dress within queer communities and the mannerisms and messages that are used as signifiers of identity.
The Future of the 3D Printing Culture
The Future of the 3D Printing Culture Award-Winner in the Technology Category: The Literary TitanHow can 3D printing transcend its industrial roots? Delving beyond mere technological projections, The Future of the 3D Printing Culture is a manifesto on how the disruptive and innovative nature of 3D printing will converge with culture to propel it into every facet of the cultural tapestry.The 3D printing lifestyle will empower individual creativity and customization, becoming a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, including the inevitable development of the one-stop-shop 3D printer appliance for the household.3D printing will transform the way we think about manufacturing, design, and the very fabric of our society, including: Crafting bespoke furniture for 3D printing, Revolutionizing the culinary, fashion, and architectural landscapes, Championing sustainable initiatives like recycling and energy harvesting, Creating media spectacles and event opportunities, Exploiting exponential technologies like cryptocurrency, the metaverse, and AI, Challenging the dynamics between social, economic, and political forces. Entering these uncharted waters, the author also chronicles the journey to create his own company to understand and publicize the untapped cultural potential of 3D printing.This exciting outlook on the 3D printing ecosystem will inspire and drive 3D printing as a transformative cultural asset, shaping the future of how we live, work, and create.
Relationality
This important new book argues that at the root of the contemporary crisis of climate, energy, food, inequality, and meaning is a certain core presupposition that structures the ways in which we live, think, act and design: the assumption of dualism, or the fundamental separateness of things. The authors contend that the key to constructing livable worlds lies in the cultivation of ways of knowing and acting based on a profound awareness of the fundamental interdependence of everything that exists - what they refer to as relationality. This shift in paradigm is necessary for healing our bodies, ecosystems, cities, and the planet at large. The book follows two interwoven threads of argumentation: on the one hand, it explains and exemplifies the modes of operation and the dire consequences of non-relational living; on the other, it elucidates the nature of relationality and explores how it is embodied in transformative practices in multiple spheres of life. The authors provide an instructive account of the philosophical, scientific, social, and political sources of relational theory and action, with the aim of illuminating the transition from living within seemingly ineluctable 'toxic loops' of unrelational living (based on ontological dualism), to living within 'relational weaves' which we might co-create with multiple human and nonhuman others.
It's All about Metallics
Shine, Shine!Metal has always fascinated the fashion world. The dazzling look makes outfits shine in a very special way. Reason enough for Suzanne Middlemass to dedicate an entire themed volume of the successful "It's all about" series to this precious material, which focuses on the unusual styling trends of our time.Suzanne Middlemass is one of the best street style photographers of our time. With her regular publications in VOGUE, Elle, GQ and Grazia and as part of an international exhibition, she has already won many fans around the globe. In the "It's all about" series, she has now organized her work thematically for her followers.The continuation of the "It's all about" seriesIn the coffee table book "It's all about metallics", the popular fashion photographer shows the creative use of chrome, gold and colorful rainbow shimmer on jackets, shirts, bags, shoes or fashion classics. With her inspirational street style photography, she searches for the precious material in the surroundings of the big fashion shows to capture the flashy looks of designers, fashion icons, stars and influencers. This is how the great illustrated books in the "It's all about" series are created, in which Middlemass has already dedicated itself to the topics of "Dresses", "Denim", "Animal Print" and now "Accessories" and "Metallics".The high-quality illustrated book "It's all about Metallics" takes its readers into a world of bright colors and bold statement looks. For all fashionistas, fashion enthusiasts and lovers of unusual outfits, this coffee table book is a brilliant source of inspiration and, as the fifth volume in the series, it should definitely not be missing from your home collection.
Nordic Design Cultures in Transformation, 1960-1980
Covering the 1960s and 1970s, this volume explores new ways of investigating, comparing and interpreting the different domains of design culture across the Nordic countries. Challenging the traditional narrative, this volume argues that the roots of the most prominent features of Nordic design's contemporary significance are not to be found amongst the objects for the home collectively branded as 'Scandinavian Design' to great acclaim in the 1950s, but in the discourses, institutions and practices formed in the aftermath of that oft-told success story, during the turbulent period between 1960 and 1980. This is achieved by employing multidisciplinary approaches to connect the domains of industrial production, marketing, consumption, public institutions, design educations, trade journals as well as public debates and civic initiatives forming a design culture. This book makes a significant contribution to current, international agendas of historiographical critique focusing on transnational relations and the deconstruction of national design histories. This book will be of interest to scholars in design, design history and Scandinavian studies.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.
It's All about Accessories
The long-awaited sequel to the "It's all about" seriesAccessories are the secret weapons of the fashion world. With their help, complete outfits can be stylistically supported, transformed or complemented. A color-coordinated scarf, a beautiful belt or a skilfully placed pair of sunglasses can be perfectly used to create an "it" accent or transform a fashion classic into a surprisingly fresh look.In the new illustrated book "Accessories" from the "It's all about" series, celebrated fashion photographer Suzanne Middlemass focuses on the secret styling stars. She invites readers to the world's biggest fashion shows and captures influencers, fashion icons, stars, designers and visitors to the shows in her refreshing street style style. Each coffee table book in the illustrated book series is dedicated to a specific theme. And so, after "Animal Print", "Denim" and "Dresses", the colorful world of accessories is now also receiving recognition.However, Middlemass doesn't just want to show its readers beautiful pictures of unusual shoes, handbags, belts, scarves and jewelry. The photographs captivate with sometimes daring looks and give fashion enthusiasts bold impulses that have what it takes to become a fashion trend in the context of Fashion Week.Suzanne Middlemass has already won her fans with her countless publications in well-known fashion and lifestyle magazines such as VOGUE, Grazia and GQ. And for all fashion victims who can't make it to one of her exhibitions, the coffee table book "It's all about Accessories" is a real enrichment. Anyone who already owns the other volumes in the series should also consider this title a must-read.
Metadesigning Designing in the Anthropocene
Long-sighted, radical and provocative, this book offers a foundational framework of concepts, principles and methods (exemplified with selected tools) to enable metadesigners to manage and reinvent their practices. The book reminds readers that designers are, albeit unwittingly, helping to shape the Anthropocene. Despite their willingness to deliver greener products and services, designers find themselves part of an industry that has become the go-to catalyst for dividends and profit. If our species is to achieve the rehabilitation and metamorphosis, we may need to design at the level of paradigms, genres, lifestyles and currencies. This would mean making design more integrated, comprehensive, adaptive, transdisciplinary, self-reflexive and relational. The book, therefore, advocates a shift of emphasis from designing 'sustainable' products, services and systems towards cultivating synergies that will induce regenerative lifestyles. The book will be of interest to managers, designers, scholars and educators from a wide range of backgrounds, including design research, design history, design studies and environmental studies.
Herb Lubalin
Across 448 pages, Herb Lubalin: American Graphic Designer features hundreds of examples of Lubalin's work (many never before published) and previously unseen photographs of him at work and play.Divided into sections on his work in advertising, typography, and editorial, the book features an extensive biographical text by Adrian Shaughnessy that includes interviews with George Lois, Seymour Chwast, Alan Peckolick, Carl Fischer, Steven Heller, and members of the Lubalin family.Produced in association with the Herb Lubalin Study Center at The Cooper Union, New York, and with the active cooperation of the Lubalin family, this monograph has become the definitive work on one of America's most influential designers.
