A Thousand Tips by a Hundred Graphic Designers is a book that showcases work from a selection of today`s best designers while providing precious tips to the graphic design enthusiast. Conceptually, the book intends to deliver a see-through depiction of every project; almost like an instruction manual, mirroring through the designer`s tips the finished project with its creative, productive and organizational framework. The 1000 suggestions vary in form and function, and from the theoretical to the practical, giving insights on new materials, techniques, and tools.
ISBN: 978-1-59253-574-3
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
1000 New Designs 2 and Where to Find Them is a comprehensive roundup of the best in contemporary design, from around the world. It features a huge range of striking new products, chapters include: Tables and chairs; Sofas and beds; Storage; Kitchens and bathrooms; Tableware; Textiles; Lighting; Electronics and more. Works by the leading international designers, such as Konstantin Grcic, Tokujin Yoshioka, Ron Arad, Patricia Urquiola and Pearson Lloyd, are featured, along with commentaries giving an insight into current developments in design and in-depth studies on selected products.
ISBN: 978-1-85669-643-2
Издательство:
Thames & Hudson
Дата выхода: март 2010
The renewed prominence of the poster as both a marketing tool and a display of artistry has led to an explosive renaissance. Curated by John Foster, author of New Masters of Poster Design, this captivating collection of 1,000 Indie Posters captures the cutting edge of poster design work at one of its most important moments in history. Readers will find an inspiring and eclectic collection, spanning from music to the political and everything in-between!
ISBN: 978-1-59253-656-6
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Although the first edition is still selling well, an updated version with 1,000 new graphic elements is a must-have for readers who bought the first book. Designers love the special design elements that make a design truly memorable and unique. This book brings them 1,000 more inspiring graphics.
ISBN: 978-1-59253-551-4
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Greetings often provide designer with the chance to truly stretch their creative wings. 1,000 More Greetings features examples by designers who are enjoying the luxury of personal expression through creative freedom, without the need to satisfy a client. The 1,000 inspirational examples of invitations, announcements, greetings, and self promotions are created using unique materials and expressive treatments. With correspondence for every occasion, this book is a must-have resource for designers who are looking for inspiration from an unprecedented collection of work by an international group of designers.
ISBN: 978-1-59253-640-5
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Producing beautiful yet functional and sustainable products is no easy task. With so much competition on the shelf, products must uniquely distinguish themselves and become must-have items for consumers. This inspirational volume features 1000 of the best product designs in recent years, judged by award-winning Ecco Design. Categories include furniture, electronics and appliances, computers, medical equipment, transportation, and much more.
ISBN: 978-1-59253-638-2
Издательство:
Rockport
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
In page after page of dazzling geometrics, an interesting design is spotlighted and split into multiple vibrant, dancing variations. Take motifs from this visual feast to rev up graphics projects, or use them to build your own unique designs Need to enlarge an image? Black-and-white illustrations are vector-based for ultra-clear enhancements.
ISBN: 978-0-486-99884-8
Издательство:
Dover
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
"150 Best Loft Ideas" offers a glimpse into innovative modern living spaces that reflect the changing views on designing, building, and living in a contemporary home. Featuring diverse styles and different trends, "150 Best Loft Ideas" provides an inspirational source of ideas for those active in the field of design or interested in contemporary residential architecture.
From expansive mansions to summer cottages, from ultra modern to environmentally friendly "green" homes, "150 Best New House Ideas" is a comprehensive handbook showcasing the best new ideas in single-family home design. Featuring an extensive collection of full-color photographs, this book provides an in-depth review of exemplary house designs created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients.
Featuring an extensive collection of full-color photographs, 150 Best Eco House Ideas features eco-friendly house designs created by internationally renowned architects and designers who have achieved practical, innovative, and stunning solutions adapted to the specific needs and tastes of their clients. Included here are the latest innovations in sustainable home design, including solar paneling, wind energy systems, environmentally-friendly heating and cooling solutions, thermal glazing, and trombe walls. 150 Best Eco House Ideas is both the perfect resource for designers, interior decorators, and architects, as well as an inspirational sourcebook for all homeowners interested in creating warm and inviting homes that cause only a...
ISBN: 978-0-06-196879-2
Издательство:
HarperCollins
Дата выхода: февраль 2011
Учебное пособие знакомит читателя с удобным и эффективным средством обучения американскому варианту английского языка, которое называется VOA Special English и является универсальным искусственным языком, созданным в 1959 году американской правительственной радиостанцией Voice of America специально для вещания на неанглоязычную аудиторию. Словарь этого адаптированного языка ограничен 1500 лексическими единицами, а...
ISBN: 5-98124-094-6
Издательство:
Добрая книга
Дата выхода: декабрь 2005
You`ll turn to this collection of wonderfully detailed, ready-to-use spot illustrations again and again: animals, insects, birds, furniture, tools, hardware, recreational scenes, ornamental borders and devices, fruit, flora, and much more. The black-and-white illustrations — filled with quaint, old-fashioned flavor — will add nostalgic flourishes to an array of projects!
ISBN: 978-0-486-99853-4
Издательство:
Dover
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Featured in this massive 800-page collection of residential architecture are houses as diverse in range and style as the countries in which they are located. From country estates to beachfront holiday retreats, lakeside houses to hip urban dwellings, the one thing all these houses share is quality design. Accompanied by floor plans, text and lush full-colour photography, 200 Houses is not only a beautiful coffee-table book but a valuable reference and source of inspiration.
ISBN: 978-1-86470-436-5
Издательство:
Antique Collector Club
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
The public`s appetite for new and excitingly designed hotels is insatiable. Never before have hotels been so earnestly responsive to the zeitgeist. How else can we explain the latest trends in design which at one extreme increasingly blur the border between lodging, lifestyle and living theatre, and at the other seek to reinvent the more discreet manners and style of the grand hotels of the late 19th century? 21st-Century Hotel highlights the latest examples of these trends and more as the international hotel sector finds newer and more imaginative ways to invent and reinvent itself in order to match the mood of the moment. A large-format bible of style for architects and interior designers, this book outlines the very latest...
ISBN: 978-1-85669-401-8
Издательство:
Thames & Hudson
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Whether prompted by an uncertain global economy, a decrease in the average family size or a growing desire to tread more lightly on the land and share limited resources, more people are choosing apartment living than ever before. This trend, combined with a greater-than-ever range of construction and finishing materials, has led to a plethora of exciting new apartment builds and remodels worldwide. Today, both owners and architects are benefiting from the myriad of interior design and material options at their fingertips, making the dream apartment more attainable than ever before. This stunningly photographed digest of contemporary apartment designs is packed with ideas for making the most of any apartment layout, from small, compact...
ISBN: 978-1-86470-445-7
Издательство:
Antique Collector Club
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Despite e-mail, cell phones and other modern conveniences, an important place still exists for the written letter, especially when it is used as a means of business communication. This revised and updated book presents correct business formats, then offes instruction on writing clear and concise letters for every imaginable occasion. Among them are letters of inquiry, credit letters, dunning letters, congratulatory letters, business announcements, invitations to business functions, and many more. Readerswill find many sample letters that they can adapt for their own uses. New in this edition is advice and instruction on effective e-mail correspondence.
ISBN: 978-0-7641-4319-9
Издательство:
Barron`s Educational Series, ins
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Over 400 original, black-and-white, attention-getting graphics that pop, recede, and shimmer. Circles, squares, ellipses, curves, lines, and angles create unique visual effects that are at times strong and intriguing and sometimes — purely dazzling. Great for use in ornamental packaging, room decoration, and graphics, the illustrations can be cropped, enlarged, or used as is.
ISBN: 978-0-486-99747-6
Издательство:
Dover
Дата выхода: август 2011
From the Pyramids of Giza to the Guggenheim, this lively guide explains the key concepts and inventions in architecture clearly and concisely. Exploring the myriad ways in which the built environment is shaped and created, readers will gain a new and informed appreciation for architecture, from the classical orders of Vitruvius - Doric, Ionic and Corinthian - to the to the most recent contemporary trends. Philip Wilkinson offers expert introductions to the most important architectural movements and styles throughout history, as well as describing some of the greatest architects` most important and representative works. So, if you`ve ever wondered when a building is just a building or art, or want to know more about Gothic vaults, trusses...
What exactly is a credit crunch? Why do footballers earn so much more than the rest of us? Which country is likely to be the world`s leading economy in 10 years` time? And how does economics affect each one of us, every day? In the seventh volume of the successful 50 Ideas series, Daily Telegraph economics editor Edmund Conway introduces and explains the central ideas of economics in a series of 50 clear and concise essays. Beginning with an exploration of the basic theories, such as Adam Smith`s `invisible hand`, and concluding with the latest research into the links between wealth and happiness, he sheds light on all the essential topics needed to understand booms and busts, bulls and bears, and the way the world really works. Packed...
How to decorate with colour and pattern, add lighting, showcase art, and more; Tips and hints from professional decorators; A spectacular collection of more than 400 photographs; A Main Selection of America`s Homestyle Book Club House Beautiful gives us an inside look at how interior designers create their magic. It`s savvy, elegant, inspiring, and sure to equal the success of 750 Decorating & Design Ideas (1588162699), which has sold nearly 65,000 copies. Even those of us with great taste and a natural talent for decorating know that there are certain insider design skills and secrets accessible only to professionals with years of experience. House Beautiful: 750 Designer Secrets gives everyone access to this precious knowledge. This...
Featuring a lavish selection of ornaments — decorated with flowers, mythological creatures, and other fanciful touches — this treasury of royalty-free art also includes striking designs incorporating classical columns, a rich selection of heraldic designs, and a variety of charming calligraphic alphabets. A priceless resource for artists and designers.
ISBN: 978-0-486-40261-1
Издательство:
Dover
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
