Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: More and more creatives are yearning to travel and have adventures in the great outdoors. The new scene that has emerged out of this development is designing original outdoor products, improving on existing ones, and reflecting on their experiences in new.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: A new generation of homeowners and architects is finding original solutions and unusual locations for contemporary single-family homes in urban areas. Cities are bustling metropolises, melting pots, where the action is, and where history is written.
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: To eat in a way that is better, more delicious, more aesthetic, and more passionate is the collective goal of an international scene comprised of independent producers, shops, restaurants, activists, designers, and event managers. Eating is so much more than merely fulfilling a fundamental bodily need. Eating appeals to all of our senses; it boosts our well-being on every level. Now, more than…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 033 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 400) Аннотация: Gestalten's best-selling Los Logos series documents and indicates design styles and trends in contemporary logo design worldwide. The highly-anticipated latest edition, Los Logos 6, is the definitive handbook and barometer of recent work. The 400-page compendium returns to the familiar landscape format and features an unparalleled selection of cutting-edge examples from around the globe. The book…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Going out to enjoy eating, drinking, and spending time together is practically a basic human need. Digital networking and social media have increased our demand and appreciation for face-to-face encounters and genuine experiences in the real world. The places where one chooses to eat or drink play almost as important a role as the company one keeps while doing so. The more unusual or authentic…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Children see the world with different eyes. Through illustrated stories in children's books they learn about the world in which they live. The best picture books for children not only feature wonderful stories, but also tell them in a visually appealing way. Children are very critical readers who simply cast aside books they deem boring, overzealous, pedantic, or visually unimaginative.…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Thanks to innovations in building materials, design technologies, and construction tools, a new generation of architects can finally realize structures that would have previously remained mere dreams. This emergence of a new vernacular of radically sculpted buildings, rooms, and installations melds rigorous usability with a playful and cutting edge aesthetic, facilitating highly functional yet…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Sustainability is one of the worlds hottest topics, but the way it is visualized and communicated is often outdated. Cause and Effect now reveals a contemporary visual language for sustainability. The book showcases a wide range of original and relevant design approaches that raise awareness for a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. The international examples of campaigns, posters,…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Tattoos, which were once an exclusively underground phenomenon, now have mass appeal. This evolution from sub-culture to mainstream has brought fresh ideas, tensions, and shifts with it, and traditionalists and innovators have staked out very different positions. Over the last few years, new influences from the realms of art, fashion, traditional tattoo art, and visual culture have given rise to…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Elegant Japanese products, architecture, and interiors that build upon tradition while defining the future of design. After the visual excesses of the first decade of the new millennium, there now appears to be a distinct demand for clear and rational, yet forwardthinking, design. Seamlessly melding aesthetics, functionality, and quality while simultaneously avoiding excess has been a foundation…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: Innovative brand presentations from temporary pop-up shops to flagship stores. The way in which we experience and consume brands is changing more rapidly today than ever before. The strong influence of e-commerce and the digital realm is forcing brands to rethink the traditional presentation of their wares in conventional stores. More and more companies throughout the world are exploring new…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: The cities in which we live today are unfortunately not the cities that we need for a humane and sustainable tomorrow. Societies and politicians are desperately looking for solutions and ideas for the urban areas of the future. That is why the development and discussion of utopias are next to sustainability the most current topics in contemporary architecture. We have learned from the 1960s and…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: No more boring lamps and lights! Many countries around the world have already banned or are in the process of phasing out traditional incandescent light bulbs in favor of more energyefficient lighting. Because these familiar sources of illumination are becoming extinct, the areas of lighting and light design are currently experiencing significant changes. New technologies such as LEDs and OLEDs…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: A new visual language that is both informative and entertaining is emerging at the nexus of information graphics, illustration, and tactile design. More and more data is being collected. We can access ever more information at any time and from any place. The fundamental challenge now is how to extract the most valuable news, the most surprising findings, and the most relevant stories from the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Data Flow 2 expands the definition of contemporary information graphics. The book features new possibilities for diagrams, maps, and charts and investigates the visual and intuitive presentation of processes and data. Eight comprehensive chapters illuminate how techniques such as simplification, abstraction, metaphor, and dramatization function. Data Flow 2 is a valuable reference offering…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Closer to God is a unique collection of international examples of sacred spaces of all denominations that were built in the last few years. Whether churches, synagogues, mosques, temple complexes, or other contemplative places for meditation and reflection, the architecture highlighted in this book ranks among the most exciting of our time. This book presents striking proof that contemporary…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: An unparalleled collection of groundbreaking creations crafted from paper as a material for innovative art and design. Paper is arguably the most important material of our civilisation and has continued to serve as a medium for documenting information and ideas. Today, paper is enjoying something of a renaissance among young artists and designers worldwide as an experimental material for design.…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Arcadia is an expansive collection of contemporary alpine and backcountry architecture and interior design. The book profiles architects and designers who are embracing nature and creating provocative rural hideaways that adapt to their surrounding habitats and their topographical and climatic conditions. It features both traditional and progressive examples of private mountaintop homes and hotel…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Graphic designers are approaching type design in a refreshingly new manner and creating typography beyond the classical typeset. Playful Type demonstrates how these designers are creating a dynamic range of playful, illustrative and hand-made typography with the aide of a multitude of different techniques. From manual lettering, calligraphy and collage to manipulative time exposures of…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Once Upon a Chair is an international up-to-the minute survey of contemporary furniture design. The book captures the zeitgeist of this rigorous industry by examining current trends and presenting pioneering examples by the world’s most influential designers and emerging talents. The collected works indicate a recognisable shift towards progressive responsible designs that make a social impact…