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Takes the reader on a journey through the development of type design and typographic style from the mid 15th century This book offers a thorough history of the typefaces we have been reading for dec

Type Specimens introduces readers to the history of typography and printing through a chronological visual tour of the books posters and ephemera designed to sell fonts to printers publishers and eventually graphic designers This richly illustrated book guides design educators advanced design students design practitioners and type aficionados through four centuries of visual and trade history equipping them to contextualize the aesthetics and production of type in a way that is practical engaging and relevant to their practice Fully illustrated throughout with 200 color images of type specimens and related ephemera the book illuminates the broader history of typography and printing showing how letterforms and their technologies have evolved over time inspiring and guiding designers of today

Film poster art and design from Japan is renowned as being among the most striking and dynamic in the world with kanji logograms adding an extra dimension of graphic integration for the Western eye TOKYO CINEGRAPHIX TWO focuses solely on Japanese cinema and its infamous bad girl or pinky violence blend of sex and crime from murdered strippers to female assassins yakuzamolls delinquent highschool girls sword wielding female gamblers killer prostitutes female prisoners girl gangs and tattooed she bikers

Fashion is the most immediate and intimate form of self expression Faster than anything else what we wear tells the story of who we are or who we want to be Yet even as fashion touches the lives of each and every one of us it can seem mysterious This title deals with this topic

A tribute to the visionary designer whose creative brilliance left an indelible mark on the world of sneakers athletic wear and the sports industry uniquely becoming one of the most influential and celebrated creative directors of both Adidas and Nike

The question that every supermodel gets asked repeatedly is how were you discovered Fans love to hear how where and why their icons were plucked from reality and thrown into the hyper glamorous world of high fashion Many of the most famous women in the industry have fairytale like origin stories Several faced challenging upbringings coming from obscurity or poverty before being scouted by chance in a supermarket or airport Some became celebrities overnight others fought their way up from a very young age Hundreds of good models are discovered annually but very few manage to capture public attention and keep it Many of the supermodels who will feature in this book upturned industry norms and beauty ideals and faced tremendous rejection before finding success

A unique costume history identifying key fashion developments and how they have been adapted over time It Interweaves the past and present showing the influence of fashion designers on the industry as a whole as well as within their cultural and social milieu

This is your complete guide to dressmaking from designing creating and customising your clothes Master every dressmaking technique in the book Fully illustrated and easy to use this updated dressmaking book covers all the essential skills and techniques you need to make timeless wardrobe staples It s a must have for beginners and expert stitchers alike Inside the pages of this reference book you ll discover Step by step instructions and techniques accompanied by clear full colour photography Thorough sections on tools and equipment to help the reader choose the right items for each project 13 downloadable patterns for skirts dresses trousers tops and jackets that can be used to create 31 different garments Over 80 techniques including how to cut out a pattern machine stitch and hand stitch Projects graded by difficulty level so as you can challenge yourself whether you are a beginner or looking for more advanced ideas Fed up with fast fashion and fancy making your own clothes This is the ultimate dressmaking guide for absolute beginners Comprehensive step by step guides and dressmaking patterns cover everything from choosing the perfect fabric for any project to trying your hand at a range of machine sewing techniques Accompanied by

This book aims to provide theoretical and empirical frameworks and highlights the challenges and solutions with using Big Data for Corporate Social Responsibility CSR and Sustainability in the field of digital transformation and tourism Sustainability Big Data and Corporate Social Responsibility Evidence from the Tourism Industry offers a theoretical and empirical framework in the field of digital transformation and applies it to the tourism sector It discusses Big Data used with CSR and sustainability for the improvement of innovation and highlights the challenges and prospects It presents a modern insight and approach for use by decision makers as an application to solve various problems and explores how data collection can shed light on consumer behavior making it possible to account for existing situations and plan for the future This book is intended to provide a modern insight for researcher students professionals and decision makers on the application of Big Data to improve CSR and sustainability in the tourism sector

Award winning designer Sean Adams presents over 100 case studies of environmental graphics and murals from around the world

An elegant collection of legendary designer Coco Chanel s maxims on style women and life presented in a fashionable gift format

Five years in the making Pentagram Living by Design is an in depth survey of the group from its beginnings in 1970s London to its current status as one of the powerhouses of international design Pentagram Living by Design two volumes is the definitive statement on 50 years of Pentagram This is an in depth survey of the group from its beginnings in 1970s London to its current status as one of the powerhouses of international design Book one The Biography offers a comprehensive analysis of the group its partners its achievements its multidisciplinary approach and its unique business model This is accompanied by a plethora of images some never published a visual essay of Pentagram s work across four main sectors a selection of partners writings a Pentagram family tree and much more Book two The Directory has profiles of 50 partners past and present accompanied by extensive coverage of their work It s a stellar roll call from the five famous founders to some of the most celebrated names in contemporary design It also includes a list of everyone who worked in the firm s various offices Both books are designed by Tony Brook and the Spin design team and use a range of paper stocks and special colours

Postcards of a nation embracing a new democratic technology The ubiquity of photography and social media today makes it hard to imagine a time when it was not possible for ordinary people to take their own pictures and send them with short messages over long distances But it was revolutionary when the Eastman Kodak Company in 1903 unveiled a new postcard camera that produced a postcard size negative that could print directly onto a blank card Suddenly almost anyone amateurs and entrepreneurial photographers alike could take a picture of neighbors at home and at work local celebrations newsworthy disasters sightseeing trips and turn it into a postcard This book captures this moment in the history of communications from around 1900 to 1930 through a generous selection of what came to be known as real photo postcards from the extensive Leonard A Lauder Postcard Archive As the formality of earlier photography falls away these postcards remind us that the past was occupied by people with distinct and individual stories dramatic humorous puzzling and surprising

Now a Netflix original series The boots a passenger had on when his plane landed on the Hudson River The tank top Andy Warhol s assistant wore to one of their nightclub outings together The jacket a taxi driver put on to feel safe as he worked the night shift These and over sixty other clothing inspired narratives make up Worn in New York the latest volume from New York Times bestselling author Emily Spivack In these first person accounts contributors in and out of the public eye share surprising personal wild poignant and funny stories behind a piece of clothing that reminds them of a significant moment of their New York lives Worn in New York offers a contemporary cultural history of the city its changing identity temper and tone and its irrepressible vitality by paying tribute to these well loved clothes and the people who wore them Includes contributions from Adam Horovitz Amy Heckerling Andre Royo Anna Sui Aubrey Plaza Catherine Opie Coco Rocha Dick Cavett Eileen Myles Fab 5 Freddy Gay Talese Genesis Breyer P Orridge JD Samson Jenji Kohan Jenna Lyons Kyp Malone Lena Dunham Pee Wee Kirkland Thelma Golden Timothy Greenfield Sanders

A bold and fashionable look at the iconic golds of Yves Saint Laurent in jewelry couture and accessories from the 1960s to the 2000s Gold sparkles as it conjures up the true treasures of Saint Laurent s legacy and spirit This stunning book presents the couture jewelry and accessories inspired by the golds of Yves Saint Laurent from the 1960s to the 2000s Gold has been featured heavily throughout the entirety of the designer s work from the very first buttons adorning his pea coats to dresses that appear entirely fashioned from gold no collection escaped the couturier s golden touch I love gold Saint Laurent said It s a magical color when reflecting a woman it s the color of the sun As the official catalogue of the Gold les ors d Yves Saint Laurent exhibition in Paris this keepsake volume presents Saint Laurent s exquisite designs as we follow the thread of gold throughout his collections offering special insight into the work and intricate techniques used to make the brocades laces lames leathers and embroideries of YSL shine Curated by Elsa Janssen the director of the legendary Musee Yves Saint Laurent Paris and fashion historian Yvane Jacob Yves Saint Laurent Gold draws on a large number of archival documents interviews and other res

This book serves as an introduction to the key elements of good design Broken into sections covering the fundamental elements of design key works by acclaimed designers serve to illustrate technical points and encourage readers to try out new ideas Themes covered include form narrative color type and image ornament simplicity and wit and humour The result is an instantly accessible and easy to understand guide to graphic design using professional techniques

A guide for designers covering everything they need to know about building a successful career after graduating With record numbers of design and advertising students graduating into the job market each year it makes more sense now than ever before to be fully armed to succeed This book helps new designers make the transition from design school to work giving them the ammunition they need for a successful start Here the reader will learn how to get that all important first job and how to impress their new employer They will also have at their fingertips plenty of useful practical information essential to know in the design studio and when working for clients Enriched with quotes and advice from some of the best and brightest in the industry this book is where you will find out what they didn t teach you in design school

This straight talking fun book is aimed at fresh graduates planning a career in the creative industries It gives them the tools to identify and navigate the right path Filled with practical tips and exercises and illustrated with how to flow charts and diagrams it focuses not just on the creative skills needed for a successful and lucrative career but a great lifestyle too

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An expert introduction to the world of playful wearables and their design with a wide range of engaging examples case studies and exercises This pioneering introduction to the world of wearable technology takes readers beyond the practical realm think Fitbits Apple watches and smart glasses to consider another important side of the technology the playful Playful Wearables offers an engaging account of what playful wearables are why they matter how they work how they re made and what their future might hold The book s authors Ouz Buruk Ella Dagan Katherine Isbister Elena Marquez Segura and Theresa Jean Tanenbaum draw on decades of experience in design development and research to offer real world examples exercises and implications showing how this kind of wearable tech can introduce an invaluable element of play into our everyday lives As wearable technology emerges in the ecology of costume and fashion the authors consider its intimate connection to identity and culture And they look at the ways in which playful wearables when smoothly integrated into everyday social experiences support social interaction The book then moves on to the mechanics of playful wearables from design strategies and frameworks to specific methods and game desi