Kniha AHA spája tradičnú slovenskú výšivku so súčasným grafickým dizajnom. Osem kapitol predstavuje výšivkársku tradíciu ôsmich krajov Slovenska v jedinečnom grafickom prevedení. Päť rôznych druhov papiera, laserové výseky a otvorená ručne šitá väzba z nej robí jedinečný zberateský kúsok. Kniha bola autorovou diplomovou prácou a po zisku niekoľkých dizajnérskych ocenení a výstavách doma aj v zahraničí

Proč jsou křivky důležité? Jaká jsou tajemství ornamentiky? Jak vytvořit neviditelné opakování vzoru na tkanině či tapetě? Formuje skrytá geometrie volně plynoucí květinové kompozice? V této krásné knížce do kapsy, naplněné ilustracemi a užitečnými diagramy, výtvarnice Lisa DeLong předvádí časem prověřené postupy, které jsou základem užití křivek a rostlinných forem v tradičním vizuálním umění. Tato

A je to tady! Edice Junior Moravské galerie pro vás připravila další knižní lahůdku. Kniha, za kterou stojí autoři textů Silvie Šeborová a Jiří Pelcl a ilustrátor Jiří Franta, vás vezme na výpravu do historie designu a odhalí odpovědi na otázku: Jak se dělá design? Publikace je určena všem zvídavým čtenářům od 7 let a může být ideálním dárkem. Co se stane, když dvě děti hlídá místo rodičů strýc, který

Yang Liu uses her wonderfully apt pictograms to display the discordances between American and European customs with wit and wisdom. In Europe meets USA she captures her own experiences of living on both sides of the Atlantic, twinkling a fresh light onto the more obvious confusions. She also reveals the less conscious prejudices that exist between the denizens of the small continent of Europe and those

This book will show you inspirational ways in which paper can be used to create textured and relief surfaces. These techniques are mostly intuitive and easy to make, requiring no origami or paper engineering knowledge. There are 12 different techniques: Twisting narrow strips to make \'paper string\', Weaving strips, Layering, Coiling, Tearing, Bending, Incising and Lifting, Crumpling, Pleating, Cutting

In celebration of the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the house of Dior comes the first volume in a series devoted to each designer of the couture house. Dior by Christian Dior is the ultimate compendium of the most iconic designs conceived by Christian Dior. Featuring a wealth of stunning photographs by Laziz Hamani and lovingly detailed text by Muse e Galliera director Olivier Saillard,

There are many great design books in existence that teach us about design process, tools and methods. With the increasing popularity of Design Thinking and Human-Centred Design we’ve also seen more material discussing various aspects of the practice. One missing aspect, almost in an ironic twist, is what it takes to be the actual person who is doing the designing. The name THIS HUMAN is referring to

A pioneer in interaction design tells the stories of designers who changed the way people use everyday things in the digital era, interviewing the founders of Google, the creator of The Sims, the inventors and developers of the mouse and the desktop, and many others. Digital technology has changed the way we interact with everything from the games we play to the tools we use at work. Designers of digital

An accessible introduction to the quintessential art form of the Islamic world How to Read Islamic Calligraphy explores the preeminence of the written word as a means of creative expression throughout the Islamic world. Aimed at a general audience, the book introduces all five major Islamic calligraphic script types, demonstrates their distinctive visual characteristics, and explains the various contexts

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

Ode to Color : The Ten Essential Palettes for Living and Design Internationally renowned textile designer Lori Weitzner presents a novel, layered perspective on the use and significance of color in design and culture in this spectacular treasury illustrated with 225 full-color images. Ode to Color, a stunning anthology by renowned and award-winning textile and wallcovering designer Lori Weitzner, principal

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

The Pepin Press introduces a new series of packaging books – Structural Package Design – consisting of 4 new titles. Each volume is jam-packed with 100% structurally accurate, scalable packaging templates. All of the designs are tested, working models, ready for immediate use. Every design template is illustrated with a photograph of the final product and a 3-D structural drawing that clearly shows

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

How We Live is an intimate photographic journal of designers\' and artists\' homes and work spaces from around the world, including Mumbai, Beirut, Marrakech, Reykjavik, Mexico City, and Amsterdam, amongst others. American photographer Marcia Prentice traveled to each of the international cities to experience and present \'the soul\' of a diverse selection of domestic spaces, revealing the unique spirit

Uncovered is an oral history of the stories behind the most ground-breaking and controversial magazine covers ever published, as told by the people who created them. Compiled by industry veteran Ian Birch, Uncovered gathers together the insights of the magazine world\'s most important figures, including high-profile editors, creative directors, photographers, artists and cover stars. Featuring compelling

A wholly immersive in-world take on the blockbuster Call of Duty (R) series. Acclaimed for its immersive gameplay and thrilling storylines, Call of Duty (R) has captivated millions of players worldwide since the release of its first game in 2003. Call of Duty (R): Field Manual is an engrossing collector\'s item for fans of the series. Presented as an official combat-issued handbook that has been misplaced

This book will help you design media that engages, entertains, communicates and \'sticks\' with the audience. Packed with examples of groundbreaking interactive design, this book provides a solid introduction to the principles of interactive communication and detailed case studies from world-leading industry experts. The Fundamentals of Interactive Design takes you step by step through each stage of

This is the follow-up to the cult Japanese draping book \"Drape Drape\" and the latest in the new series from Bunka Fashion College. It includes 14 stylish contemporary designs for tops, dresses, skirts, vests and jackets, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams that skillfully guide the reader through the draping process. With two full-scale patterns at the back, this book provides

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