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An elegant collection of Christian Dior s maxims on style women and inspiration presented in a fashionable gift format Credited with creating some of the most luxurious and spectacular haute couture pieces of all time Christian Dior became a fashion icon overnight in 1947 with the launch of his New Look sumptuous hourglass silhouettes that provided a welcome tonic to the austerity of wartime Its wild success and the global fame that ensued was built on the designer s subtle understanding of fashion couture style elegance and women a perspective and insight best revealed in Dior s own words which are gathered here for the first time Rightly described as the Designer of Dreams in the recent blockbuster exhibition on the house of Dior that attracted millions of visitors the world over Christian Dior was an unrivalled arbiter in the world of high fashion Dior was generous with his advice on all things from style and how to dress No elegant woman follows fashion blindly he once declared to his insights into the creative process invaluable for any budding designer Presented in a beautiful package and accessible format The World According to Christian Dior is the perfect gift for fashion fans publishing on the occasion of the house s 75th anni

A celebration of a graphic design genius published to mark what would have been his 80th birthday The Wild World of Barney Bubbles celebrates the graphic design genius whose work linked the underground optimism of the 60s to the sardonic and manipulative art that accompanied the explosion of punk Barney Bubbles remains a powerful influence on contemporary artists four decades after his death having encompassed designs for Sir Terence Conran and underground magazines Oz and Friends as well as remarkable record sleeves and posters for Billy Bragg Elvis Costello Depeche Mode Ian Dury Hawkwind The Damned and Nick Lowe He also collaborated with artists and photographers including Derek Boshier and Brian Griffin and produced paintings furniture set designs and promo videos not least the era defining clip for The Specials 80 s hit Ghost Town This revised edition of Paul Gorman s definitive Barney Bubbles monograph contains hundreds of rare and previously unpublished photographs working sketches notebooks and original artwork It includes a new essay by American designer Clarita Hinojosa and sixteen extra pages of rare ephemera painstakingly collected by the author over the years

With insights and examples from designers at publications from Nature to the New York Times an essential guide to creating figures and presentations In this short handbook award winning science communicator Felice C Frankel offers a quick guide for scientists and engineers who want to share and better understand their research by designing compelling graphics for journal submissions grant applications presentations and posters Like all the books in the Visual Elements series this handbook is also a training tool for researchers Distilling her celebrated books and courses to the essentials Frankel shows scientists and engineers from students to primary investigators the importance of thinking visually This crucial volume in the Visual Elements series offers a wealth of engaging design examples Case studies and advice from designers at prestigious publications and researchers own before and after examples show how even the smallest changes to color type composition and layering can greatly improve communication Ideal for researchers who want a foothold for presenting and preparing their work for everything from conferences to publications the book explains the steps for creating a concise and communicative graphic to highlight the most important aspe

Unravels the intimate narratives woven into the fabric of our most personal garments

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 design to Corporate Design By doing this he is making an important manual available to young designers that in its clarity both in terms of subject matter and visually is entirely committed to Vignelli s modern design

A valuable sourcebook for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical re-enactments, this book contains all you need to create authentic menswear from the Victorian period. Historically accurate patterns enable you to make a wide range of garments, including morning coats, waistcoats, frock coats, trousers, shirts and hunting clothes, and full instructions are given for tailoring and construction. The book is illustrated with evocative contemporary fashion plates showing the essential wardrobe of a Victorian gentleman, which demonstrate the subtle changes in style that occurred across the decades.

The Very Small Home is an inspiring new book that surveys the creative design innovations of small houses in Japan. Eighteen recently built and unusual houses, from ultramodern to Japanese rustic, are presented in depth. Particular emphasis is given to what the author calls the "big idea" for each housethe thing that does the most to make the home feel more spacious than it actually is. Big ideas include ingenious sources of natural light, well thought-out loft spaces, snug but functional kitchens, unobtrusive partitions, and unobstructed circulation paths.

The new The Brand Bible series is dedicated exclusively to the most iconic handbag models from the most important designers Each bag is not only a fashion object but also a symbol of style and status With stunning photography and in depth insights into the creative vision behind the designs as well as anecdotes about the stars who made the bags famous this illustrated book series is a must have for any fashion enthusiast Hardly any handbag is as coveted as the Birkin or the Kelly Bag from Hermes In addition to these icons The Ultimate Guide to Hermes Bags also includes numerous other models from the traditional brand

Xu Guiying Ejemplifica cómo a veces son los detalles que marcan la diferencia. Mediante el estudio de los diferentes elementos que consiguen el éxito de un diseño, este libro presenta ideas creativas que sirven como plataforma de lanzamiento para que los diseñadores creen sus propios diseños y destaquen entre del resto. Una fotografia detallada y creditos acompañan a cada elemento, centrandose en las caracteristicas unicas de estos campeones.