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There is absolutely no precedent for this book, the only encyclopaedic guide to manufacturing processes that explores established, new, emerging and innovative production techniques that have, or will have, an important impact on the design industry...

The powerful aesthetic and philosophical framework that modernism ushered in during the early part of the 20th century revolutionized the built world, transformed our living spaces and lifestyles, and fundamentally changed the way we think about design...

Fueled by an increasingly interconnected world, the desire for engaging experiences plays a more important role in interiors than ever before. There is a tendency in the design of products, furniture, and environments toward enhanced interaction that...

This accessible and comprehensive book shines a light on the design history of the famous Anglepoise lamp. Starting with the beginnings of the company with George Carwardine, the designer behind the lamp, the book takes you through an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781856697439Author Kevin HenryFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King PublishingWeight(grams) 800g

In an increasingly experience-driven economy, companies that deliver great experiences thrive, and those that do not die. Yet many organizations face difficulties implementing a vision of delivering experiences beyond the provision of goods and services...

To make sense of the world, we're always trying to place things in context, whether our environment is physical, cultural, or something else altogether. Now that we live among digital, always-networked products, apps, and places, context is more...

The famous Italian designer Massimo Vignelli allows us a glimpse of his understanding of good design in this book, its rules and criteria. He uses numerous examples to convey applications in practice - from product design via signaletics and graphic...

An introduction to the Japanese art of living of Ogata through the vision of its founder, Shinichiro Ogata.As an expert in the cultures and traditions of ancient Japan, Shinichiro Ogata has dedicated himself to a contemporary reinvention of this solemn...

This Student Textbook is:- Comprehensive - gain in-depth knowledge of each content area with clear explanations of every concept and topic and easy-to-follow chapters.- Accessible, reliable and trusted - structured to match the specification and provide...

The designers Jasper Morrison and Naoto Fukasawa have compiled 204 everyday objects in search of "super normal design": alongside examples of anonymous design like the Swiss Rex vegetable peeler or a simple plastic bag, there are design classics like...

Design thinking is the core creative process for any designer; this book explores and explains this apparently mysterious design ability. This new edition is a completely revised, updated and extended version of a classic text. Focusing on what...

Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Ogilvie educate readers in one of the hottest trends in business: "design thinking," or the ability to turn abstract ideas into practical applications for maximal business growth. Liedtka and Ogilvie cover the mind-set, techniques,...

How can you create products that successfully find customers? With this practical book, you'll learn from some of the best product designers in the field, from companies like Facebook and LinkedIn to up-and-coming contenders. You'll understand how to...

As seen in Vanity Fair, Car and Driver, Architectural Digest, British GQ, and The Times A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SELECTION: Car & Driver, Wall Street Journal, Autocar, Cool Hunting, Autoblog 'A high-octane feast for petrol heads and lovers of design. - The...

Even in times of economic hardship, perfume is an affordable luxury, recognized for its ability to make us not only smell good but also feel great. No woman's dressing table or bathroom cabinet is complete without at least one bottle. Cult Perfumes is...

The story of the legendary supersonic passenger jet, told through a series of contemporary documents and records. First flown in 1969, Concorde was the first supersonic aircraft to go into commercial service in 1976 and made her final flight in 2003...

For decades, anyone who cared about product design looked to the Braun label when choosing their appliances, radios, and other consumer items. Dieter Rams, the guiding force behind the Braun look, breaks down his design principles and processes in this...

Imagine you're in a game with one objective: a bestselling product or service. The rules? No marketing budget, no PR stunts, and it must be sustainably successful. No short-term fads. This is not a game of chance. It is a game of skill and strategy. And...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933820422Author Amy BucherFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Rosenfeld MediaPublisher Rosenfeld Media

Pixels use electricity, and a lot of it. If the Internet were a country, it would be the sixth largest in terms of electricity use. That's because today's average web page has surpassed two megabytes in size, leading to slow load times, frustrated users,...

If you have designs for wonderful machines in mind, but aren't sure how to turn your ideas into real, engineered products that can be manufactured, marketed, and used, this book is for you. Engineering professor and veteran maker Tom Ask helps you...

One key responsibility of product designers and UX practitioners is to conduct formal and informal research to clarify design decisions and business needs. But there's often mystery around product research, with the feeling that you need to be a research...

Founded in Los Angeles in 2014 by Kyle Ng and Ed Davis, Brain Dead is a collective of artists and designers from around the world. Employing a disruptive, graphic-led approach, the brand takes its cues from post punk, underground comics, skateboarding,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780673028Author Alex MiltonFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King PublishingWeight(grams) 740g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933820712Author Christian CrumlishFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Rosenfeld MediaPublisher Rosenfeld Media

A dazzling celebration of the clothes that made America's favorite doll and the incredible woman behind them, timed to the movie release of Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and directed by Greta Gerwig.If you've ever had a Barbie doll, or...

How can you design technology that becomes a part of a user's life and not a distraction from it? This practical book explores the concept of calm technology, a method for smoothly capturing a user's attention only when necessary, while calmly remaining...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262134743Author Bill MoggridgeFormat HardbackPage Count 792Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 1610gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 203mm * 44mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899556872Author Ulf PoschardtFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

'One of the only books on the subject and directly applicable across several modules and levels.' - Matt Bassett, Coventry UniversityIn this, the first product design book devoted purely to styling, Peter Dabbs helps students and professionals to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262539470Author John MaedaFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) made a unique modernist mark. Influenced by both the landscape and the political independence of his native Finland, he designed warm, curving, compassionate buildings, wholly set apart from the slick, mechanistic, geometric...

As seen in Harper's Bazaar UK, Guitar World, and Design Week The 100 most iconic guitars from around the globe, from early modern beginnings to cutting-edge electric models The guitar is the iconic instrument at the heart of all popular music. From...

The only book to offer deep insight into color's effect on humans and how colors reflect our history. Color is a powerful force in our lives. It is a major influence in visual and verbal communication and on the decisions we make every day. Deep...

The way we experience the world is largely through the design of the places, products, communications, services and systems we encounter every day. Design determines how difficult or easy it is to achieve certain things - whether taking a bath, cooking a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525534426Author Matt WallaertFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Critical Design is becoming an increasingly influential discipline, affecting policy and practice in a range of fields. Matt Malpass's book is the first to introduce critical design as a field, providing a history of the discipline, outlining its key...

This beautifully designed book shows how the seemingly mundane objects that populate desks and cubicles everywhere are now being re-imagined as collector's items. And as today's trendsetting artists and designers are increasingly returning to non-digital...

"It's a fascinating journey, and with pages featuring brilliant images of rubies, emeralds, and Jaipur enamel work, it's a true feast for the eyes." - Natural Diamonds Inspired by India is an exploration of more than six centuries of trade, cultural...