Jablonecká bižuterie je světoznámý pojem stejně jako české sklo nebo pivo. V období první republiky, kdy její obchodní podíl na globálním trhu činil ohromující jednu polovinu, zažila během pouhých dvou desítek let své nejlepší i nejhorší časy. Jablonec nad Nisou, město obývané zejména českými Němci, bylo exportním centrem továrny pod širým nebem, které nebylo rovno. Kniha se na základě důkladného studia

Mad for Ads Advertising for the space age Gleaned from thousands of images, this book offers the best of American print advertising in the age of the “Big Idea.” From the height of American consumerism, bold and colorful campaigns paint a fascinating portrait of the 1950s and ’60s, as concerns about the Cold War gave way to the carefree booze-and-cigarettes capitalism of the Mad Men era. Digitally

Tiffany & Co.: The Story Behind the Style is a beautifully illustrated, handbag-sized visual history of one of the world\'s most iconic brands. Open the world\'s most famous little blue box to discover the story of Tiffany & Co. since its founding in 1837. Packed with photographs and information from the company\'s 185 years, get a glimpse of the legendary designs that have made Tiffany & Co. a household

Inspiring new design ideas from multiple award-winning Danish fashion and interior designer Malene Birger. In this third volume of her successful interior design series, Birger showcases four houses and apartments she has recently furnished in England, Italy, Greece and Spain. Alluring before-and-after shots trace the path from proverbial white canvas to feel-good oasis. In addition, the versatile

Authors Dave Bonta and Stephen Snyder of USA Solar Stores illustrate exceptional homes that are groundbreaking not only in their use of renewable energy but also in their commitment to recycling and repurposing materials used in construction and reducing the impact on the surrounding environment through sensitive building methods. With details on why these homeowners decided to go solar and how having

In John Varvatos, the legendary designer reveals his perspective on how rock and roll music and style have influenced his own designs and fashion worldwide. Varvatos\' personally curated collection of more than 250 images are some of the most provocative ever shot by top rock photographers from the late 1960s to today, from the Rolling Stones to the Kings of Leon. The featured photographers are among

Exhibition Design 2 describes the skills needed to become an exhibition designer, including: developing a brief and working with clients; design principles for graphics, circulation, lighting and accessibility; presenting ideas to clients; and the practicalities of production. A wealth of visual material includes photographs of completed exhibitions by world-renowned designers, concept drawings, computer

Kompletní obrazový průvodce užitým uměním období Art deco nabízí informace z historie, tipy pro sběratele a orientační ceny. Více než 1 000 exponátů s přesným popisem, aktuální cenou a „pohledy zblízka“ umožní sběratelům rozpoznat výhodnou nabídku. Kniha představuje cenově dostupné sběratelské předměty i klasické exempláře – díla významných návrhářů včetně Reného Laliquea, Georga Menšena, Dauma a Clarice

A selected history of socially committed design strategies within the Western tradition, from the past 150 years Within the design discipline, calls for sustainability and social responsibility have become some of the most common rallying cries of the past decade, generating countless new products, materials and technologies?all designed to change the course of our future. Adjectives like “sustainable,”

Who inspired Marilyn Monroe’s signature bombshell look? What did Jane Fonda wear in protest of the Vietnam War? What was the symbolism behind Halle Berry’s dress for her 2002 Oscar win? The red carpet is so much more than fabulous gowns on famous people; it reflects the styles and values of each era and has become a platform to make social statements. Red Carpet Oscars presents over ninety years of

Package design is one of the most dynamic and fast-evolving fields of design today. Featuring over 600 creations from more than 35 countries, this compact edition celebrates extraordinary work from the global packaging design community. Showcasing the winners of the Pentawards from the past decade, the world’s leading packaging design competition. All Wrapped Up An international guide to award winning

The adventures, mysteries and many lives of a Matisse masterpiece Created in 1911, Henri Matisse\'s The Red Studio would go on to become one of the most influential works in the history of modern art. The painting, which has hung in MoMA\'s galleries since 1949, depicts the artist\'s studio in the Parisian suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux, filled with his own artworks, furniture and decorative objects.

A powerful reminder to anyone who thinks design is primarily a visual pursuit, The Senses accompanies a major exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum that explores how space, materials, sound, and light affect the mind and body. Learn how contemporary designers, including Petra Blaisse, Bruce Mau, Malin+Goetz and many others, engage sensory experience. Multisensory design can solve

We all constantly interact with type in almost every aspect of our lives. But how do fonts affect what we read and influence the choices we make? This book opens up the science and the art behind how fonts influence you. It explains why certain fonts or styles evoke particular experiences and associations. Fonts have different personalities that can create trust, mistrust, give you confidence, make

The best-selling PALETTE colour-themed series remains one of the most successful and sought-after references for designers around the world. Its first three editions - Black & White (Vol. 1), Multicolour (Vol. 2) and Gold & Silver (Vol. 3) - form the basis of a classic collection that continues to be relevant and reliable through the variety of compelling concepts and visuals featured; in-demand even

\'Whatever the style, shoes have a message to be heard, and nowhere is it clearer than in this collection of some of the best fashion images of their age.\' - Alexandra Shulman The third book in the popular Vogue portfolio series, now available at the more pocket-friendly price of GBP30. In Vogue: The Shoe, Harriet Quick has curated more than 300 fabulous images from a century of British Vogue, featuring

This is a superbly illustrated look at some of the most innovative and creative trends in bar and club design around the world. Bars & Clubs presents a hand-picked selection of the finest, most creative and fashionable bars and nightclubs from around the world. With more than twenty-five innovative projects showcasing the work of both established and up-and-coming designers - all of which are accompanied

This book exudes the charm and glamour of exciting clubs, bars and restaurants across the globe. Original design ideas for interior spaces. Packed with illustrations and photographs Including important features to design, such as atmosphere, ambience, lighting, and furniture are discussed. The international cross-section of interior spaces presented here show how designers have successfully addressed

There are thousands of ways to change the decor of your apartment and breathe new life into your home, so it is not surprising that furniture, wall colour and decorative details become an extension of our lifestyle. Amongst the pages of this book, you will find examples of contemporary designs that stylishly maximize available space by using versatile furniture and multipurpose structural elements

Unikátny obrazový sprievodca históriou módnej značky Dior Knižka rozpráva príbeh mladosti Christiana Diora, vzniku jeho značky, úspechu luxusných kolekcií na prehliadkových mólach a na červenom koberci aj históriu salóna Dior po smrti jeho zakladateľa. Dokonalý výber fotografií sprevádza text uznávanej odborníčky na módu Karen Homerovej. Autorka prezentuje cestu značky, ktorá má dnes posledné slovo