Why are wedding dresses white? And what is the Ketchup and Mustard Theory? The answers always come back to color. Color infuses our lives with meaning, manifesting in science, language, design, pop culture, and beyond. Specific hues shape our everyday actions and define entire generations. In 75 short essays, this book reveals the hidden histories behind a range of fascinating hues - from shocking

A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world’s greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries. Organized geographically then chronologically by decade, the book covers

The first monograph on a digital art phenomenon As one of the originators of the current \"everyday\" movement in 3D graphics, Mike Winkelmann has been creating a picture every day-from start to finish-and posting it online for more than ten years, without ever missing a single day. In doing that, he built an incredible community of fans, becoming one the biggest visual artists on social media, with

Retreats, hideaways, escape spaces - call them what you will, such havens offer us a personal, private and peaceful place to nest, nurture and take time out. These spaces offer the chance to create a completely unique interior. Be it a simple garden room, a homely shepherd\'s hut, a yoga-lover\'s cabin, a fishing lodge or summer house, a treehouse, a circus wagon, a purpose-designed garden smart pod

Step up your enamel pin game and learn how to make your own with this colorful collection of imaginative and inspiring creations! Popping up on countless jackets, backpacks, totes, and hats, enamel pins have taken the world by storm. Portable, collectible, and totally adorable, pins are the perfect accessory for expressing your pop culture fandom, obscure obsessions, and artistic ambitions. Now, wildly

A collection of greeting cards, personal invitations, and announcement cards that have been either made by hand or produced with the most avant-garde computer- design techniques. Nine seconds is the current estimate of the amount of time that it takes to captivate the eye. In our information-saturated world, in which email has monopolized personal communication, handmade greeting cards, personal invitations,

Before the live streaming of international fashion shows and the instant publication of runway images online, the collections were strictly \'invitation only\'. It was the photographer, runway\'s unsung hero, who allowed us a glimpse of an exclusive and fascinating spectacle. A visual journey through three decades of photographing runway shows in Paris, Milan, London and New York, Fashion\'s Front

The impressive wealth of Scandinavian interiors: locally inspired and international successful Nordic home design has long won over aficionados of clean lines, cozy and functional furniture, and bright spaces. This richly illustrated, inspirational book celebrates the Scandinavian interior design scene and its spectacular momentum in recent years. It offers a unique insight into the latest trends,

The experience of craft beer is not just about what\'s in the can, but what\'s on it. A dazzling illustration or a minimalist typographic treatment or even an oil painting - whatever it may be, craft beer branding has become an unexpected canvas where creativity meets commerce. In an increasingly thriving beverage category, microbreweries around the world are defining their ethos and identity through

A stunning collection of the homes of sixty celebrated contemporary global designers and decorators The homes of interior designers are the places where all the knowledge and decorating expertise they have perfected can be seen in their fullest expression. Inside: At Home with Great Designers is a private tour of the homes of sixty of the most talented and accomplished creatives working in the design

The best of Japanese graphic poster design, from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the Issey Miyake logo This book brings together the best of Japanese graphic poster design--from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the creation of the Issey Miyake logo, and from the Osaka Expo to the official poster for the Pan-Pacific Design Congress. Japanese contemporary posters are considered to have started in the mid-\'50s,

Explore interior-design masterpieces around the globe from the 1940s to today with this unique geographically arranged survey - discover iconic rooms in 9 continental regions in this ground-breaking survey spanning more than 50 countries This unparalleled global survey features more than 400 of the most inspirational residential rooms from the past eight decades. With the work of icons of interior

As we think about the future of the office in a post-pandemic world, Where We Work provides an indispensable reference tool for interior designers, architects and companies alike. The office isn\'t dead. But just in what form will it live? Departing from Frame\'s successful The Other Office series, Where We Work explores ground-breaking workspaces, providing an indispensable reference tool for interior

Including 54 Chinese western-style restaurants from the world’s 45 leading hotels. Deeply analyzing how western restaur

This stylish publication celebrates the impact Scandinavian culture has had internationally on art, design, fashion, food and interiors, and seeks out those creatives and tastemakers who are currently making their mark on the world stage. Following an introduction by the author providing an overview of hygge (and its antithesis, uhygge) and its place in the Nordic mindset, the book is divided into

Can\'t decide what to wear in the morning? Why not mix a punk hairdo with a period dress? The pages of this interactive book (split into four parts) will take you from fashion faux-pas to fabulous in one flip. From grunge and pirate to disco queen and street style, create over 100,000 of your own fashion fantasies (and nightmares) with this colourfully illustrated and carefully researched flipbook.

With a great introduction for retail students, this book offers a user-friendly reference guide to all aspects of visual merchandising and covers both window dressing and in-store areas. Using examples from a range of shops, from fashion emporia to small outlets, the book offers practical advice on the subject, supported by hints and tips from established visual merchandisers. It reveals the secrets

\"Perfect English Cottage\" explores 18 inspirational homes that celebrate the best of cottage style in the English countryside. The book looks at the decorating and design solutions that make the cottages as attractive inside as out, as well as practical and comfortable to live in. Bestselling author Ros Byam Shaw takes a fresh look at this perennially appealing style, which she divides into five

On display: the most magnificent collection of handmade glass creations ever assembled!Handmade glass objects are taking the craft world by storm with their great variety and beauty. Juried by Maurine Littleton, a gallery owner and distinguished presence in the studio-glass field, these 500 outstanding pieces capture the finest work done by top artisans worldwide. Cast your eye over flameworked goblets,

Forget step-by-step instructions and copycat designs. In The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters, Sherri Lynn Wood presents a spontaneous approach to quilting that breaks free of old paradigms