Different Perspectives in Design Thinking
Globalization and digitalization are buzz words in contemporary society. They affect both our private and our professional lives. Society has become more diverse with easier access to information and to virtual platforms that gives us opportunity to be in touch with colleagues, friends, family, etc. at any time. A complex environment is emerging wherein internet of things and big data are being integrated with products, production systems, healthcare, and daily activity and play an important part in decision making. This has an impact on future designs and the role of designers. Responsible designers with a holistic perspective are needed.The book highlights several aspects of design thinking such as Information Design and Critical Design. The meaning of culture, gender and disabilities are also discussed. The functions of Information Design are changing from 'showing the way', instruction manuals and graphic design. It will affect among others, healthcare technology, smart products and Industry 4.0. Design thinking perspective that includes users from the entire chain and from the producer to the end user of the product or service, is needed. This will also require gender and culture issues to be taken into consideration in designing products and services. Design thinking methods and critical aspects of design will contribute to an inclusive society.
100 More Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People
Thousands of designers, marketers, and product managers have come to rely on Susan Weinschenk's original 100 Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People as a "go to" for practical advice on how to use the latest findings in psychology and neuroscience to directly inform and improve their designs, brands, and products. Research hasn't stopped since the book was written, and new design challenges have emerged.Weinschenk's new book, 100 MORE Things Every Designer Needs To Know About People applies the latest research in psychology, neuroscience, brain research, and social psychology to the design of technology products, including websites, apps, wearables, and artificial intelligence. Weinschenk combines real science and research citations with practical examples to make her 100 MORE Things engaging, persuasive, easy to read, accessible, and useful. 100 MORE Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People is not just another design guidelines book because it explains the WHY behind the guidelines, providing concrete examples and prescriptions that can be easily and instantly applied.
Artistic Affirmations
Immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery and inner peace with "Artistic Affirmations". This enchanting adult coloring book seamlessly blends the meditative practice of coloring intricate mandalas with the uplifting power of daily affirmations. Within its pages, you'll find a captivating array of mandala designs, meticulously crafted to inspire creativity and relaxation. Each mandala is a unique symbol of harmony and balance, inviting you to explore the depths of your imagination as you infuse them with color. "Artistic Affirmations" offers more than just artistic expression. Intertwined with the mandalas are daily affirmations, carefully chosen to cultivate positivity and mindfulness in your daily life. These affirmations serve as gentle reminders of your inner strength, resilience, and the beauty that surrounds you, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with grace and confidence. Whether you're seeking a moment of tranquillity amidst a hectic day or a tool for self-reflection and personal growth, "Artistic Affirmations" is the perfect companion. Let its pages transport you to a realm of serenity and inspiration, where every stroke of color and every affirmation whispered to your soul brings you closer to inner harmony and fulfilment.
Rolex
Discover the story of Rolex, from its beginnings in 1905 to its current position as the most famous watch brand in the world. Packed with photographs and information covering the company's entire history, you'll discover the ground-breaking designs and technology that made Rolex such a significant player in the business, the timeless designs favored by everyone from world leaders to movie stars, the range of professional watches designed for climbing, diving and other hardcore activities and how the crown became the Rolex emblem. Find out about the major moments in history that were graced by the presence of a Rolex watch, and all the places it's traveled to across the globe, from the depths of the Mariana Trench to the summit of Everest. With an exploration of everything from the brand's iconic movie appearances and Rolex's philanthropic efforts to its status as a collectible investment piece renowned for holding its value, Rolex: The Story Behind the Style is the perfect gift for watch lovers everywhere.
B.A.D Design
Interior design may sometimes feel like it's not for you, but it's all inclusive. Everyone can enjoy the beauty, comfort, and creativity in their surroundings. Fatima Lewis, ASID, IIDA, has a degree in interior architecture and design and over fifteen years of experience in home staging and interior design. Just as importantly, she has fun at her job, and she wants her clients to as well. And that means anyone-because stunning, quality interior design is for everyone.B.A.D. Design is bold, aesthetical, and dynamic. It is risky, and it is tailored exactly to what you want for your space. It is never boring and always inspiring.Get ready to clutch your pearls and clench your butt cheeks, because this is not a typical interior design book!
Attired
This publication explores the integrative narratives of historical costume in the novel universal perspective of literature, leisure, ornamentation, customs/traditions, and theoretical contexts. The adaptation, mutation, and transformation of attire are the result of complex interactions between many factors, such as economic conditions, political conditions, social conditions, psychological conditions, and technology. The meanings encoded in the costume are one of the noticeable hallmarks of any society. This proposed book investigates multidisciplinary topics, for instance, embellishments such as needlework and embroidery; the historical concept of fight, physical encounter, combat, or bout and its connection with related-attire; the contribution of dress to the narrative process of Virgil's 'Aeneid'; and the theory and philosophy of fashion.
’The Industrialized Designer’
This book contributes new perspectives on the identity of the industrial designer, particularly from a gendered perspective, through a critical interrogation of the 'heroic male designer'. It explores the professionalisation of industrial design in Britain and the US from 1930-80, a 'new profession' that emerged in the 20th century.
Issey Miyake
In 1983, Japanese designer Issey Miyake told The New Yorker that he aspired "to forge ahead, to break the mold." With the boundary-defying fashion lines that followed, he not only broke molds, but recast clothing altogether. With a unique fusion of poetry and practicality, his creations blur the boundaries between tradition, modern technology, and everyday function.This definitive history of Miyake's clothes from 1960 to 2022 offers expert insight into the designer's vision and daring. Initiated and conceived by Midori Kitamura, the book looks at the texture-driven originality of Miyake's materials and techniques from the very earliest days of his career, before he had even established the Miyake Design Studio. Drawing on nearly 50 years of collaborative work with Miyake, Kitamura creates an encyclopedic reference of his material and technical innovations through the clothes based on A Piece of Cloth concept, Body Series of the 1980s, Miyake Pleats series, and such practical, everyday designs as Pleats Please pieces.Stunning photographs capture his clothes in their particular quotidian originality. In her far-reaching essay, meanwhile, leading cultural figure Kazuko Koike offers both a complete chronology of Miyake's work, and an unprecedented personal profile, looking at the ambition and inspirations that have driven his repertoire from tender teenage years. A must-have for designers, students, and fashion devotees, this is a timeless tribute to one of the most innovative makers of our age.
Aluminum Currents
A selection of articles from The Plymouth Review Current, from 2014 to 2024. Rodney Schroeter edited this monthly publication during that time. This anthology includes articles on movies; individual liberty; illustration art in America; Wisconsin history; pulp fiction. Full color photos and graphics.
A Handbook of Celtic Ornament
A complete course in the construction and development of Celtic ornament with over 700 illustrations. A Handbook of Celtic Ornament takes basic symbols or ideographs and develops them into a systemized method of construction for most forms of Celtic decoration. Apart from its value as a drawing textbook, this book will be of immense value to all students of arts and crafts. The Merne method for the construction and development of Celtic ornament has not been surpassed and this book is a challenge both to the student and to the professional artist to take part of the Irish tradition and make it their own, to use, to repeat, but most of all to develop.
Speculative Everything, with a New Preface by the Authors
How to use design as a tool to create not only things but ideas, to speculate about possible futures. Today designers often focus on making technology easy to use, sexy, and consumable. In Speculative Everything, Anthony Dunne and Fiona Raby propose a kind of design that is used as a tool to create not only things but ideas. For them, design is a means of speculating about how things could be--to imagine possible futures. This is not the usual sort of predicting or forecasting, spotting trends and extrapolating; these kinds of predictions have been proven wrong, again and again. Instead, Dunne and Raby pose "what if" questions that are intended to open debate and discussion about the kind of future people want (and do not want). Speculative Everything offers a tour through an emerging cultural landscape of design ideas, ideals, and approaches. Dunne and Raby cite examples from their own design and teaching and from other projects from fine art, design, architecture, cinema, and photography. They also draw on futurology, political theory, the philosophy of technology, and literary fiction. They show us, for example, ideas for a solar kitchen restaurant; a flypaper robotic clock; a menstruation machine; a cloud-seeding truck; a phantom-limb sensation recorder; and devices for food foraging that use the tools of synthetic biology. Dunne and Raby contend that if we speculate more--about everything--reality will become more malleable. The ideas freed by speculative design increase the odds of achieving desirable futures.
Belstaff
Celebrating 100 years, Belstaff has been dubbed 'the coolest British outerwear brand of all time' by Maxim magazine.Belstaff: Our First 100 Years is a celebratory, visual exploration of the people, designs, and story behind the iconic brand.With historical prestige, Belstaff has been worn by the likes of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen, explorer Ranulph Fiennes, and aviator Amy Johnson when she became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia in 1930. And today Belstaff prides itself - and its iconic logo - as being synonymous with independent spirits and as the adventurers' clothier of choice - worn by Brad Pitt, David Beckham, John Boyega, and Ewan McGregor.Belstaff is about the people, passion, and pioneers who have made the company the British beacon that it is today, featuring archive adverts, iconic photos, and the story of British design and innovation. Begun as a family business in 1924 in Stoke-on-Trent, Belstaff put themselves on the fashion map with the novel idea of waxed waterproof cotton for motorcyclists - quickly becoming associated with style, speed, and adventure.This beautiful, sumptuously packaged book features archival designs and never-before-seen photos with an engaging history written by Charlie Porter (menswear journalist and author of What Artists Wear (Penguin) and Jodie Harrison, Belstaff's global brand director and fashion author.
Thinking with Type
The essential and bestselling guide to typography from beloved design educator Ellen Lupton--revised and expanded to include new and additional voices, examples, and principles, and a wider array of typefaces. "Thinking with Type is to typography what Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time is to physics."--I Love Typography The bestselling Thinking with Type in a revised and expanded third edition: This is the definitive guide to using typography in visual communication. Covering the essentials of typography, this book explores everything from typefaces and type families to kerning and tracking to grids and layout principles. Ellen Lupton provides clear and focused guidance on how letters, words, and paragraphs should be aligned, spaced, ordered, and shaped. Historical and contemporary examples of graphic design show how to learn the rules and how to break them. Critical essays, eye-opening diagrams, helpful exercises, and dozens of examples and illustrations show readers how to be inventive within systems that inform and communicate. Featuring 32 pages of new content, the third edition is revised and refined from cover to cover: More fonts: old fonts, new fonts, weird fonts, libre fonts, Google fonts, Adobe fonts, fonts from independent foundries, and fonts and lettering by women and BIPOC designers Introductions to diverse writing systems, contributed by expert typographers from around the world Demonstrations of basic design principles, such as vi­sual balance, Gestalt grouping, and responsive layout Current approaches to typeface design, including Variable fonts and optical sizes Tips for readability, legibility, and accessibility Stunning reproductions from the Letterform Archive Thinking with Type is the typography book for everyone: designers, writers, editors, students, anyone who works with words on page or screen, and enthusiasts of type and lettering. Readers will also love Ellen Lupton's book Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers.
New York: Through a Fashion Eye
From globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, this special enlarged and updated edition of the bestselling sensation New York: Through A Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat and of course shop in the Big Apple. Skyscrapers, honking cabs and chic New Yorkers strutting the sidewalks - this is a city like no other. But where to visit, and what to do? Let Megan Hess take you on a fashion-lover's adventure through the city that never sleeps - from breakfast at Tiffany's to people watching in Central Park. Filled with Megan's elegant illustrations, New York: Through A Fashion Eyein an insider's guide to one of the world's most-loved fashion cities. This special edition features a larger format, beautiful new cover, new revised content and a ribbon.
The House Romantic
A manual to home design that is a reflection of the important moments and people in our lives by the founding style director at the award-winning Garden & Gun magazine, Haskell Harris. House Romantic is a vibrant and extremely personal view of creating homes that are meaningful and reflect who we are. Filled with practical tips and specific instructions, the book offers a new sort of home education that shows us how we can surround ourselves with fewer products and more items that hold true significance, creating deeply personal connections in the spaces where we live, work, and love. Packed with photographs of Harris's home in Charleston, South Carolina, along with archival photos from the homes she grew up in, alongside lush color palettes and textiles, this beautifully photographed interior design book also features 17 homes of fellow creatives and designers in the United States, the UK, and Europe. Bringing in words of advice and gorgeous interiors from the people who inspire her, Harris explores the many different ways of embracing romanticism in interior design. House Romantic: Curating Memorable Interiors for a Meaningful Life explores what makes a personal and meaningful home, revealing how designers and creatives authentically style their spaces, drawing inspiration from the important moments and people in their lives. This practical and display-ready coffee table book features a foreword by Anna Spiro and includes inspiring color photographs and illustrations.
Paris: Through a Fashion Eye
From globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, this special enlarged and updated edition of the bestselling sensation Paris: Through A Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat and of course shop in the City of Lights. Paris is the epitome of style, an epicentre of elegance, and a must-see on every fashion-lover's list. But where to visit, and what to do? With her inimitable fashion eye, Megan Hess takes you on a personal tour of her favourite places. From people-watching on rue Saint-Honor矇 to cocktails at the Ritz, this is Paris at its most chic. Filled with Megan's stunning illustrations, Paris: Through A Fashion Eyereveals the city as you've never seen it before. This special edition features a larger format, beautiful new cover, new revised content and a ribbon.
Leading With Your Imagination
Leading With Your Imagination reveals ways that leaders and team members can reach their greatest creative potential, providing a dynamic approach to leadership. This approach is founded on a powerful framework that leaders can use to harness the creative potential of their teams. Discover fundamental mindsets around greater creativity and vision. Explore new strategies founded in design, systems thinking, and visual disciplines. Develop creativity and interweave it into a teaching or management style. Incorporate design processes and implementation strategies to accomplish your vision. Blend leadership with imagination to promote an environment of innovation. Geared toward academic leaders, including faculty, staff, and executive teams, the lessons are applicable to team leads in a variety of workplaces. Leading With Your Imagination is a valuable resource for those seeking to lead their group through the creative process to accomplish their collective vision. So long as creative thinking remains necessary in the workplace, this work is an essential tool for any leader looking to overcome the status quo and inspire team members to think in new ways.
Little Book of Fendi
Founded in 1925, Fendi is a luxury brand rooted in elegance and experimentation. Renowned for its attention to detail, innovative design and signature 'double F' logo, the family firm has conquered the fashion industry and acquired cult status among celebrities and fashionistas with the iconic Croissant, Peekaboo and Baguette 'It' bags. Through stunning photographs and expert text, Little Book of Fendi tells the story of one of Italy's oldest fashion dynasties, from the Fendi sisters, early days of fur and Dolce Vita period, to Karl Lagerfeld, Kim Jones and a global empire that remains as deeply embedded in popular culture as it ever was.
Iterate
How to confront, embrace, and learn from the unavoidable failures of creative practice; with case studies that range from winemaking to animation. Failure is an inevitable part of any creative practice. As game designers, John Sharp and Colleen Macklin have grappled with crises of creativity, false starts, and bad outcomes. Their tool for coping with the many varieties of failure: iteration, the cyclical process of conceptualizing, prototyping, testing, and evaluating. Sharp and Macklin have found that failure--often hidden, covered up, a source of embarrassment--is the secret ingredient of iterative creative process. In Iterate, they explain how to fail better. After laying out the four components of creative practice--intention, outcome, process, and evaluation--Sharp and Macklin describe iterative methods from a wide variety of fields. They show, for example, how Radiolab cohosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich experiment with radio as a storytelling medium; how professional skateboarder Amelia Br籀dka develops skateboarding tricks through trial and error; and how artistic polymath Miranda July explores human frailty through a variety of media and techniques. Whimsical illustrations tell parallel stories of iteration, as hard-working cartoon figures bake cupcakes, experiment with levitating office chairs, and think outside the box in toothbrush design ("let's add propellers!"). All, in their various ways, use iteration to transform failure into creative outcomes. With Iterate, Sharp and Macklin offer useful lessons for anyone interested in the creative process. Case Studies: Allison Tauziet, winemaker; Matthew Maloney, animator; Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab cohosts; Wylie Dufresne, chef; Nathalie Pozzi, architect, and Eric Zimmerman, game designer; Andy Milne, jazz musician; Amelia Br籀dka, skateboarder; Baratunde Thurston, comedian; Cas Holman, toy designer; Miranda July, writer and filmmaker
Getting Illustration Clients
The commissioning process can be a confusing maze for the commercial illustrator just starting out - so let Getting Illustration Clients be your beacon for success. Written by the duo that brought you Becoming a Successful Illustrator, here Jo Davies and Derek Brazell demystify the commissioning process for commercial illustration, from the point of the view of those hiring and briefing freelance illustrators: the art editors, the designers, the agents and more. With insider tips that will make your work garner attention and satisfy the needs of the brief, each section is beautifully illustrated with full-colour examples of projects typical to main areas of practice from around the globe. Organised with key action points and summaries, as well as case studies from commissioning professionals for Harper Collins, VMLR&Y Wooga Games, and many more. Supporting exercises support Jo and Derek's guidance, to be used off the shelf by students, graduates and early-career professionals working independently. For the practicing illustrator, who want to see the commissioning process from 'the other side', you will always have to hand expert advice on what clients want, how commissioning works and how to get your work noticed. For lecturers in illustration, this is your go-to recommend for recent graduates looking for advice on the working world of commercial illustration.
The Theme of the Partition
The author deliberates on why this event should be highlighted: what we have learned, what we have lost, and what we have gained. The book sheds light on the real episodes of the history of partition and the history of its victims. It explores how victims of the partition came out of the pain and started their lives from scratch after losing everything, including their loved ones. The book offers information about the partition of different parts of India from various perspectives. It also discusses the reasons why communities, once together, became enemies. The book emphasizes that this event is the most significant lesson to learn about humanity in the future."
Focus grid, colwell
This book documents the grid research and process created by Kylie Colwell during the fall 2023 semester at Ohio University's graphic design program.
Typographic Insights
Typographic Insights (Part Two) is a book for all those interested in fine typography and related articles on printing, copyrights, ancient alphabets and hints and suggestions on what type to use where.
Focus Grid, Marquis
A book featuring Grace Marquis's step-by-step process on focus grid making during the fall 2023 semester in Ohio University's Graphic Design Program.
Monkey and Molly
A BOOK ABOUT MONKEY AND MOLY TEO FRIEND, DESIGNED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Emerging Media in Graphic Design and Illustration
The world of graphic design and illustration is no stranger to evolution. From the inception of print to the advent of digital design, each technological leap has shaped the way we communicate visually. Today, we stand at the precipice of another transformative era, one where emerging media technology are rewriting the rules and expanding the horizons of creative expression.
Chronicles of Care
The Covid-19 crisis and the designed interventions that the authors have catalogued in this book prove definitively that design does care. The authors documented this as it evolved every day from the 1st January 2020 to 31st May 2020 inclusive. Then they looked at all of this care and caring from the point of view of design and, by the sheer volume of design interventions they have documented, illustrate that design is good in a crisis.What the Covid-19 pandemic illustrated is that for the first time in modern history, capital was totally irrelevant. Money could not save your life. Only design could. Rapidly designed masks, shelters, hospitals, instructional posters, infographics, dashboards, respirators, sanitisers, virtual and local communities emerged to save us. From January 2020, design became king.The Covid-19 global pandemic presented an ontological reality; design is more than margins or profit. In fact, design became extremely valuable when it stopped concentrating on those things and started to care about peoples' lives. This brief episode in history is still repositioning the status of design and reconfiguring its signifier from consumption to care.The contents of this book cover the outbreak, lockdown, and the beginning of the reopening in the UK. In between, the book functions as a history of pandemic crisis design interventions. As such it is a "research-in-the-moment project" where we have illustrated our thoughts and insights in tables, charts and diagrams. We have accepted all design interventions as valid and given them the same role and status by presenting each of them in a standard format. No curation. No selection. No position. The task of critical analysis must follow - perhaps by us, certainly by others.
Productize It!
The process of developing a product from the ground up can be both daunting and rewarding. For entrepreneurs and product developers seeking to bring their FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) product to market, "Productize It! From Ideation to Implementation" offers a comprehensive guide that equips them with the necessary tools. Each chapter of the guide provides valuable insights on product development, feasibility, marketing, and launching the product to the masses. By avoiding common pitfalls and leveraging tried-and-true methods, readers can establish a brand that resonates with consumers. This strategic asset empowers anyone to successfully introduce an FMCG product into the global market.
The Red Book
The intense power of the colour red Red is a symbol of passion and love and is therefore often associated with strong emotions. In fashion, the colour is used as an eye-catcher to attract attention. Anyone who wants to make a self-confident statement swears by this eye-catching colour. After all, anyone wearing a red outfit is perceived as energetic and powerful by the outside world. The result is a real power look. Elegant additions to the "Fashion, Styles & Stories" range The new "Fashion, Styles & Stories" series is entering the next round. After the first illustrated books on the colours black and pink were published in spring, two more titles on red and white will now complete the stylish series in autumn, not only thematically but also visually. Thanks to the eye-catching colour section, the books are real statement pieces for the coffee table of every design enthusiast. With their luxurious presentation and elegant feel, the illustrated books almost become a fashion item in your own living room. The continuous design lends them a decorative, collectable character. So you are not forced to limit yourself to your favourite colour, but can create creative combinations. Captivating fashion photography in a class of its own Each coffee table book in the series is an invitation to the fascinating world of fashion and is dedicated to the impressive power of colour. Using high-fashion images straight from the catwalks of the most important fashion brands, street-style photographs from the Fashion Week metropolises and inspiring quotes from leading fashion designers and style icons about the monochrome lifestyle, the two authors Heide Christansen and Martin Fraas explore the meaning of colour in each case. The exciting world of images is accompanied by short texts that explain the history and development of colours in the context of fashion. The glossy photographs are complemented by exciting background stories, because inspiration is the top priority for these titles. The haute couture of coffee table books For all those who are interested in high fashion brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Versace, Dior, Givenchy, Armani, Balenciaga or Valentino and would like to experience this runway feeling in their home interior, "The Red Book" is not only the trend piece of the season, but a timeless must-have!
The Complete Commercial Artist: Making Modern Design in Japan, 1928-1930
A revelatory, beautifully produced compendium of the influential Japanese commercial design journal, with posters, billboards, shop window displays and moreFrom 1928 to 1930, Tokyo publisher Ars issued The Complete Commercial Artist: a fully illustrated journal of commercial design for both commercial retail spaces and print design. Featuring countless original designs, its 24 volumes were dedicated to topics ranging from posters, packaging, flyers, page layout and typography to neon signage, billboards and shop window displays. Under the guidance of lead editor and writer Hamada Masuji, a passionate advocate for commercial design, the publication became the most important--and visually dazzling--document of Japanese design in its time.This generous volume from Letterform Archive Books shares hundreds of exuberant and whimsical pages from all 24 volumes of the now-rare publication. An extensive historical essay and volume-by-volume walk-throughs by art historian Gennifer Weisenfeld introduce readers to the magazine's creators and offer analyses of their use of illustration, photography, typography and lettering, highlighting both Japanese and European influences as new forms of media sparked a global dialogue.Presented for the first time to an English audience, The Complete Commercial Artist: Making Modern Design in Japan 1928-1930 takes readers on an eye-opening tour of interwar Japan's vibrant visual culture.
Designing with the Body
Interaction design that entails a qualitative shift from a symbolic, language-oriented stance to an experiential stance that encompasses the entire design and use cycle. With the rise of ubiquitous technology, data-driven design, and the Internet of Things, our interactions and interfaces with technology are about to change dramatically, incorporating such emerging technologies as shape-changing interfaces, wearables, and movement-tracking apps. A successful interactive tool will allow the user to engage in a smooth, embodied, interaction, creating an intimate correspondence between users' actions and system response. And yet, as Kristina H繹繹k points out, current design methods emphasize symbolic, language-oriented, and predominantly visual interactions. In Designing with the Body, H繹繹k proposes a qualitative shift in interaction design to an experiential, felt, aesthetic stance that encompasses the entire design and use cycle. H繹繹k calls this new approach soma design; it is a process that reincorporates body and movement into a design regime that has long privileged language and logic. Soma design offers an alternative to the aggressive, rapid design processes that dominate commercial interaction design; it allows (and requires) a slow, thoughtful process that takes into account fundamental human values. She argues that this new approach will yield better products and create healthier, more sustainable companies. H繹繹k outlines the theory underlying soma design and describes motivations, methods, and tools. She offers examples of soma design "encounters" and an account of her own design process. She concludes with "A Soma Design Manifesto," which challenges interaction designers to "restart" their field--to focus on bodies and perception rather than reasoning and intellect.
Fashion Accessories
This book aims to provide a holistic and enriched learning experience to readers as far as various designing and technical aspects pertaining to fashion accessories are concerned. Accordingly, the construction methods, materials and styles of varied accessory categories are extensively covered in the book.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka)
The Fashion Industry
In a world where fashion is fast-paced and ever-changing, "Fashioning Sustainability" takes readers on a comprehensive journey through the environmental impact of the fashion industry and the path toward a more sustainable and responsible future. This book dives deep into the intricate web of an industry that has often been associated with excessive waste, unethical labor practices, and a significant carbon footprint. Starting with a historical exploration of fashion's evolution from "slow fashion" to the age of "fast fashion," the book delves into each critical aspect of the fashion supply chain, from textile production to the consumer's closet. It uncovers the environmental consequences of textile manufacturing, water usage and pollution, and the role of marketing and advertising in shaping consumer behavior. Chapters also illuminate the fashion industry's significant contribution to climate change and the urgency of addressing this issue. Water usage and pollution are examined in detail, as well as the mountains of textile waste the industry generates. However, "Fashioning Sustainability" is not just about exposing the problems; it offers hope and solutions. It delves into the rise of sustainable fashion practices, discussing eco-friendly materials, ethical labor practices, and innovative technologies that reduce the industry's environmental footprint. It highlights the power of consumer choices and the role of government policies and industry initiatives in driving sustainable change. The book concludes by envisioning a future in which the fashion industry embraces sustainability as a cultural shift, offering a roadmap for stakeholders to work together in creating a more responsible and conscientious fashion sector.
A to Z of the Designers Republic
Led by founder and born rebel, Ian Anderson, The Designers Republic(TM) (TDR(TM)) has shaped graphic communication for over thirty years through rule-defying music work, provocative self-initiated projects, and a fierce commitment to conceptual thinking over style. Now, for the first time in book form, Anderson explores the studio's output and its influence on a generation of graphic designers. A to Z of the Designers Republic spans over three decades of work--from the studio's earliest designs for the FON label in the mid-1980s and sleeves for Age of Chance, Chakk, and Cabaret Voltaire to its most recent projects for the Cinematic Orchestra, Led Bib, and the Gulbenkian Foundation. Alongside classic self-initiated TDR(TM) projects, the book features an A to Z of everything from campaigns for Evolution Print, Coca-Cola, and Nike through the studio's celebrated designs for videogames such as WipEout and Formula Fusion. Finally, TDR(TM)'s special relationship with print is explored through its celebrated contributions to IDEA and Emigre magazines and its 3D>2D book, alongside its work for the Manchester School of Art, Gatecrasher, NY Sushi, and the studio's array of music clients including Aphex Twin, Moloko, Sun Electric, The Orb, Warp Records, R&S Records, and New Atlantis.
Architectural Visualization in Unreal Engine 5
Master ArchViz to create stunning, interactive real-time visualizations in this part-color guide with seasoned 3D generalist and real-time visualization artist, Ludovico PalmeriKey Features: - Leverage the only comprehensive guide on archviz with UE5, a true game-changer for architects and designers- Learn best practices for creating realistic and immersive 3D environments using UE5- Explore Unreal's advanced lighting and material tools to produce photorealistic architectural visualizations- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description: If you excel at creating beautiful architectural renderings using traditional software but want to master real-time, interactive visualizations, this book will show you how the versatile Unreal Engine 5 enables such transformations effortlessly. While UE5 is widely popular, existing online training resources can be overwhelming and often lack a focus on Architectural visualization. This comprehensive guide is for both beginners and experienced users offering a clear, end-to-end approach to creating stunning visualizations from scratch as well as managing tight deadlines, striving for photorealism, and handling typical client revisions inherent to architectural visualization.The book starts with an introduction to UE5 and its capabilities, as well as the basic concepts and principles of architectural visualization. You'll then progress to essential topics such as setting up a project, modeling and texturing 3D assets, lighting and materials, and post-processing effects. Along the way, you'll find practical tips, best practices, and hands-on exercises to develop your skills by applying what you learn.By the end of this book, you'll have acquired the skills to confidently create high-quality architectural visualizations in UE5 and become proficient in building an architectural interior scene to produce professional still images.What You Will Learn: - Import and organize assets and prepare a project structure- Ensure a smooth architectural visualization workflow to quickly iterate your project- Experiment with different types of lighting techniques to create photorealistic scenarios- Create and tweak materials using the material editor, and apply them to models in the scene- Use post-processing features to achieve cinematic-quality visuals- Discover how to use blueprints to create interactive elements- Build captivating animations with the sequencer tool- Optimize your scene for smooth real-time performanceWho this book is for: Whether you're a CG-ArchViz artist, architect, or an environment artist looking to take your real-time visualization skills to the next level with Unreal Engine 5, this book is for you. Ideal for solidifying your understanding of architectural visualization, this book is perfect for you if you have some experience modeling simple architectural scenes in your software of choice. Familiarity with the Unreal Engine's interface and basic operations is assumed.Table of Contents- Setting Up the Project- Preparing the Scene- Importing the Scene- Managing Your Assets- Lighting in Unreal - the Essentials- Lighting the Scene- Exploring Materials- Creating Architectural Materials- Detailing the Scene with Decals- Making Interactive Elements Using Blueprints- Communicating between Blueprints- Optimizing the Scene- Setting Up Cameras- Post-Processing Images- Discovering the Sequencer- Rendering the Scene
Reader's House
EDITOR'S LETTERDear Readers, As we step into the dawn of 2024, we're thrilled to unveil a rejuvenated Reader's House, marking the beginning of a new chapter in our magazine's journey. This 41st issue signifies not just a number but a profound evolution in our identity, features, and commitment to delivering the best in literature and storytelling.First and foremost, we've embraced a streamlined identity, now simply known as Reader's House. This change reflects our dedication to clarity and accessibility, making it easier for you to recognize and engage with us. Our revamped logo stands as a beacon, symbolizing our enduring commitment to fostering a love for literature.But that's not all. In our quest to enhance your reading experience, we've overhauled our website. The updated platform boasts enhanced features, ensuring seamless navigation on mobile devices and notepads. The addition of a search engine is a game-changer, empowering you to find your favorite articles and authors effortlessly.Speaking of authors, our cover story for this issue spotlights the incredible Rachel Van Dyken. A luminary in the realm of romance, her prolific storytelling has woven intricate tales of love, passion, and self-discovery across more than 100 books. Rachel's versatility spanning various subgenres exemplifies her mastery over the written word, leaving readers enraptured and eager for more.Her accolades speak volumes, from chart-topping positions on esteemed lists like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today to recognition in publications like Forbes and US Weekly. Rachel Van Dyken not only captures hearts but also pioneers innovation, embracing new technologies to immerse readers in captivating narratives.In the spirit of celebrating literary excellence, this issue dives deeper into the worlds of distinguished authors like Tamara Ferguson, Malve von Hassell, Vickie L. Gardner, Jane Peyton, Anna Gomez, David West, Avanti Centrae, Pamela Jean Horter-Moore, LInny Lawless Saga, and Hugh Lansdown. Each story, an odyssey of creativity and passion, adds vibrant hues to the tapestry of literature.Moreover, our exclusive interviews offer a glimpse into the minds of these remarkable individuals, unraveling their creative processes, inspirations, and unwavering dedication to storytelling. Their journeys serve as guiding lights for aspiring writers and avid readers alike, showcasing the grit, resilience, and artistry woven into every narrative.As we turn the pages of this issue, we invite you to immerse yourself in the enchanting worlds crafted by these brilliant minds. May their stories ignite your imagination, stir your emotions, and remind you of the enduring power of love and resilience.Here's to embracing change, celebrating literary brilliance, and embarking on yet another thrilling chapter with Reader's House.
Iris Van Herpen
- Tribute to the most important fashion designer from the Netherlands- The book accompanies Iris van Herpen's grand retrospective at the Mus矇e des Arts D矇coratifs in Paris- Unique retrospective with more than 100 dresses and designs- With a foreword by actress Tilda Swinton"Fashion is an instrument for change, to shift us emotionally. Through biomimicry I look at the forces behind the forms in nature, these patterns and natural cycles are my guide to explore new forms of femininity for a more conscious and sustainable fashion for the future." - Iris van Herpen Sculpting the Senses offers an overview of Iris van Herpen's work over the past 16 years. It not only shows the most iconic designs, but also explores her forward-looking vision of fashion on a deeper level. On the basis of 100 dresses, it becomes clear how much the designer challenges our vision of "Haute Couture". Sculpting the Senses immerses you in Van Herpen's sensory universe and unites fashion, contemporary art, design and science on the basis of nine themes that together form the essence of Van Herpen's work.
Digital Transformation in Design
What does it take to create innovative tech-savvy designs that are usable, appealing, and good for society? The contributions to this volume introduce contemporary research on the digitization and 罈datafication竄 of products, exploring topics like user experience, artificial intelligence, and virtual environments in design. Coming from varied backgrounds in product design, interaction design, service design, game design, architecture, and graphic design, they emphasize that digital transformation is not just a technical process, but also a social and learning process that fundamentally changes the way we understand information.
The Sign Painter and Lettering Artist’s Reference Book of Alphabets and Ornaments
The Sign Painter and Lettering Artist's Reference Book of Alphabets and Ornaments is a meticulously curated collection of 115 lovingly restored 19th-century lettering sheets that showcase the complete alphabet from A to Z.In this reference book, lettering artists and design enthusiasts alike will find a rich tapestry of typographic styles that dominated the sign painting landscape of the 19th century-from elegant Victorian scripts to the bold, ornate block letters that adorned shop fronts and public houses. Additionally, the collection features an extensive range of ornaments, catchwords, banner ends, indexes and other crucial elements that will add flair and clarity to your designs.Bonus features: Each book features a download link that will give you access to high-resolution files of all 115 alphabets and the ornaments, catchwords and other graphic elements featured in this collection. You can use these assets in typographic projects to take your designs to the next level!Each page of this book features a high-resolution reproduction of the original lettering sheets, offering an authentic glimpse into the past. The restoration process has been executed with the utmost precision, ensuring every detail from the original works is preserved, allowing readers to fully appreciate the craftsmanship of yesteryear's sign painters and lettering artists.Embrace the legacy of the past and carry it into the future with your creative vision. Add this essential volume to your collection today, and let the journey of discovery and inspiration begin!
Little Book of Chlo矇
Romantic, cool and glamorous, the Chlo矇 woman embodies the bohemian femininity that the fashion house has become known for. From the carefree romanticism of their relaxed silhouettes to their cult status leather goods, Chlo矇 has appealed to the modern woman since its inception in 1952. Founded by Gaby Aghion, who introduced the revolutionary concept of ready-to-wear, the maison has since been steered by legendary designers including Karl Lagerfeld, Phoebe Philo and Stella McCartney. Including carefully curated images of Chlo矇's most sought-after pieces as well as captivating text, Little Book of Chlo矇 tells the story behind an iconic fashion house from its beginnings in Paris through to its continued status as the It-girl design house today.
Little Guides to Style: The Classics
Little Guides to Style: The Classics is the beautifully packaged story of four heritage design houses that exemplify elegance and haute couture - Burberry, Chanel, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton. From the timeless Burberry trench to the iconic Louis Vuitton luggage, these four pocket-sized books feature the key looks which have defined the fashion landscape and cemented these brands as classics. Featuring over 400 exquisite images and expert text by bestselling fashion writers, these definitive guides to luxury style are the perfect gift set for any fashion lover.
Stitching La Mode: Patterns and Dressmaking from Fashion Plates of 1785-1795
Stitching La Mode: Patterns and Dressmaking from Fashion Plates of 1785-1795 brings to life women's unique and extravagant fashions of 1785-1795 in a beautifully illustrated and accessible way.The book consists of scaled patterns directly based on original French, German and English fashion plates drafted according to period-accurate shapes. The patterns encompass the full look presented in each fashion plate from garments to accessories. These are accompanied by a color image of the corresponding fashion plate, straightforward, illustrated directions for recreating the outfits, information on the material used and modelled reproductions of each plate to demonstrate what they would look like in "real life". The book focuses on unique styles often seen in fashion plates but rarely - if ever - patterned before, making this a fresh and exciting yet historically accurate take on late eighteenth-century fashion.Stitching La Mode significantly expands the understanding of transitional fashions from the late eighteenth century with concrete, physical examples of styles, perfectly suited for costume technicians and makers, costume historians and hobby costumers and re-enactors.
Pages from the book of my life
This memoir "Pages from the book of my life" is an important historical documentation about the survival of an Armenian revolutionary soldier during the ARMENIAN GENOCIDE, world war one era. It entails details about the resistance and survival of the Armenian people of MUSA DAGH.
Participatory Design and Social Transformation
Participatory Design and Social Transformation introduces theories and methodologies for using image-oriented narratives as modes of inquiry and proposition toward greater justice and equity for society and the environment.Participatory artistic- and design-based research encounters - being, making, and learning with people, things, and situations - are explored through practices that utilize image-oriented and cinematic narratives. Collaborative alliances are invited to consider aesthetics, visuality, attunement, reflection, reciprocity, and care as a means for transdisciplinary approaches that foster generative and ethically responsible conditions toward collective liberation. The design of spectacles is proposed as a way for collective movements to affectively contribute to positive systemic changes from the ground up. In this way, Participatory Design and Social Transformation bridges contemporary advances in design theory and practice with media and art theory, the human and social sciences, and a pedagogy of interdependence.Participatory Design and Social Transformation will be of great interest to both professional and academic communities, providing resources for researchers, artists, designers, activists, students, educators, and leaders engaged with initiatives for transformation.
Design History and Culture
This student friendly text provides a comprehensive exploration of the methods and approaches employed within design scholarship, drawing upon influences from history, art history, anthropology and interdisciplinary studies such as science and technology studies and material culture studies.
You Have the Magic 12-Month 2025 Weekly Planner Calendar
With dark, delicate whimsy-gothic aesthetics, You Have the Magic 12-Month 2025 Weekly Planner Calendar is the perfect tool to keep you organized and empowered. It's possible to carry both light and darkness with the You Have the Magic 12-Month 2025 Weekly Planner Calendar. Tying a dark, whimsy-gothic aesthetic with genuinely warm and uplifting messaging, this planner will lead you through the year with beauty and mindfulness. Features include: 7" x 9" (14" x 9" open) Spiral-bound Printed on FSC certified paper with soy-based ink Removable product info tab/band Calendar lays flat when open 12-month planner: January-December 2025 Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and reminders Extra pages at back for notes, goals, and more Year-at-a-glance pages for 2024, 2025, and 2026 Includes a sticker sheet Features beautiful illustrations from U.K.-based artist, Viki Lester Official major world holidays and observances Moon phases, based on Universal Time
