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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

The perfect gift for the man who has everything a celebration of the makers and marques behind the world s most enduring objects of desire

Presents a global survey of sneaker designs that have been released over the last decade This title showcases the very best of this new sneaker culture featuring more than 300 designs arranged by b

How design students learn sustainably How do I teach design Why is listening so important What can we learn from other disciplines and cultures and from each other Answers to these and other questions are offered by Sven Ingmar Thies and his 24 interviewees who are all united by a single wish that their students should experiment experience and grow as designers This book allows teachers of graphic design design theory game development industrial design and behavioral research from China Germany Great Britain Japan Austria and the USA to each have their say The in depth conversations are complemented by a comprehensive reflection and sample assignments This is a book for teachers and students alike that offers insights into the experiences of others as well as inspiration for teaching learning and professional practice New teaching methods & practical suggestions A comparison of the experiences of 24 design teachers from six countries Fritz Frenkler Gesche Joost Rathna Ramanathan Stefan Sagmeister Kashiwa Sato Erik Spiekermann and others in conversation

Reversing into the Future New Wave Graphics 1977 1990 is a unique and fascinating book of graphic design history curated from Andrew Krivine s personal and vast collection of original posters flyers artworks and memorabilia from the golden age of New Wave Packed with exclusive artworks and expert texts this is the comprehensive guide to the unforgettable period of New Wave Having witnessed an emerging generation of music buyers who d been energised by punk major record labels and independents alike went in search of sounds and visions that captured something of the energy and cheeky attitude of punk while ignoring its political edge New Wave was embraced by the mainstream music and entertainment industries and used to promote artists who rejected the anti consumerist anti materialistic black and white nihilism of the original punk movement in favour of a more optimistic humorous and colourful present refracted through the past In doing so and as this book illustrates the New Wave followed Marshall McLuhan s dictum that we drive boldly into the future with our eyes fixed firmly on the rear view mirror New Wave artists rejected punk s satirical parodic and irreverent treatment of rock n roll s original iconic imagery preferring to display it reverent

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

The ultimate typographic experiment 7 762 392 typefaces from one of the world s foremost typography studios System Process Form is a detailed survey of MuirMcNeil s Two type system an extensive collection of geometric alphabets in which every stroke shape letterform and word is designed to correspond and collaborate in close harmony The methodologies demonstrated transcend the short term limitations of single solutions to single problems revealing the ways in which system process and form constitute the bedrock of a successful design practice Using a combination of algorithm chance and deliberation a core database of 23 type systems and 198 individual fonts is interpolated to generate millions of hybrid forms in which every dot line space and letter is designed to correspond and collaborate in close harmony The showcased examples selected for their distinctively abstract and striking qualities are printed in three vibrant neon inks and metallic black The result far more than a mere catalogue of typefaces demonstrates the power of excavating design problems at their deepest roots allowing abundant and diverse outcomes to proliferate spontaneously

The late twentieth century saw rapid growth in consumption and the expansion of retailing and services This was reflected in the number and type of stores and locations from regional shopping malls and out of town superstores to concept and flagship stores Retail design became an essential part of its success by creating distinctive brands and formats However the economic recession in the developed world and competition for consumer goods from the developing world has led to a re assessment of the growth led conventions of the retail industry In addition the rapid advance of e commerce and online shopping has created new challenges for physical stores and the communication and distribution of retail brands The book will provide students researchers and practitioners a detailed assessment of retail design taking a distinctive global approach to place design practice and theory in context Chapters are devoted to key issues in the visual and structural contribution of design to retail brands and format development and to the role of design in communication In the course of the book the authors engage with problems of convergence between retailing and other services and between the physical and virtual worlds and also changing patterns of use re use and own

The definitive deluxe art book from costume design legend Ruth E Carter Ruth E Carter is a living legend of costume design For three decades she has shaped the story of the Black experience on screen from the 80s streetwear of Do the Right Thing to the royal regalia of Coming 2 America Her work on Marvel s Black Panther and Black Panther Wakanda Forever not only brought Afrofuturism to the mainstream but also made her the first Black winner of an Oscar in costume design and the first Black woman to win two Academy Awards in any category In 2021 she became the second ever costume designer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame In this definitive book Carter shares her origins recalling a trip to the sporting goods store with Spike Lee to outfit the School Daze cast and a transformative moment stepping inside history on the set of Steven Spielberg s Amistad She recounts anecdotes from dressing the greats Eddie Murphy Samuel L Jackson Angela Bassett Halle Berry Chadwick Boseman and many more She describes the passion for history that inspired her period pieces from Malcolm X to What s Love Got to Do With It and her journey into Afrofuturism Carter s wisdom and stories are paired with deluxe visuals including sketches mood boards and fil

Telling stories drawn from across history The Colour of Fashion delves into the significance of colour in dress and explores how the symbolism has shifted over time

The first major publication on the life and work of America s celebrated mid century modern graphic designer Rudolph de Harak 1924 2002 is one of the most influential modern graphic designers of the mid 20th century This beautifully produced comprehensive monograph is the first and only major publication devoted to this fascinating and significant figure and provides an in depth account of de Harak s life and work From his early years in Los Angeles to his success as a design consultant and educator in New York City de Harak brought huge inventiveness to everything he designed from record covers to book jackets from furniture to exhibitions De Harak s work was influenced by early modernist masters such as Will Burtin Gyorgy Kepes Alvin Lustig and Max Bill as well as by the rigour simplicity and rationalism of the International Style Abstract Expressionism Op Art and Pop Art Graphic design guru Steven Heller says Rudy de Harak is a solid link between American and Swiss modernism He was an exemplar of minimalist form with a conceptual content A book on his life and work is sorely needed and long overdue Organized chronologically into six chapters that cover de Harak s life and career from 1924 through to 2002 each supported by sidebars on the de

Discover the incredible power of fonts how they influence your decisions alter your perceptions stir your emotions and change how you understand the world Graphic designer Sarah Hyndman shares her infectious enthusiasm for fonts in this visually inspiring beautifully designed immersive and interactive study including quizzes tests and case studies A fascinating insight into how type can influence our feelings our senses and even our taste Professor Charles Spence University of Oxford Most books about fonts are written for designers Sarah brings the power of fonts to everyone Patrick Burgoyne Editor of Creative Review This book is an inspiration Reader review Ground breaking Reader review Beautiful and fun A fantastic read Reader review Love this book Couldn t put it down and read it from cover to cover Reader review A really interesting and insightful book Reader review We all constantly interact with type in almost every aspect of our lives But how do fonts affect what we read and influence the choices we make This book opens up the science and the art behind how fo

Now in its fourth edition this book allows for early career occupational hygienists and occupational health and safety professionals or students to develop their basic skills and knowledge to anticipate recognize evaluate and control workplace hazards that can result in injury illness impairment or affect the well being of workers and members of the community Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene An Introduction Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive overview of occupational health risks and hazardous environments encountered in a range of industries and organizational settings This new edition offers information on the current techniques and equipment used in assessing workplace hazards Methods of assessment are developing at a rapid rate due to the new technologies now available Featuring new chapters on occupational hygiene statistics and psychosocial hazards and fully updated throughout leading industry professionals and educators explain how to identify key workplace hazards including chemical agents such as dusts metals and gases physical agents such as noise radiation and extremes of heat and cold and microbiological agents The book highlights assessment procedures and processes for identifying exposure levels and explains how to evalua

So you ve graduated What now Where do you live Can you afford to live How can you make money doing design How do you get a job Who do you want to work for and are you good enough This book is a comprehensive and insightful guide to anything and everything that is of use to those looking to break into the creative industries sharing experiences ideas advice criticism and encouragement With sections covering education portfolios jobs freelancing working process and personal development this straight talking funny and frequently irreverent guide is a must read for all creative arts students

This book outlines the process of sustainable product design and development It presents design guidelines that help prolong the life of a product and minimize its environmental impact These guidelines specifically enable product design for end of life EoL objectives such as reuse recycling and remanufacturing Sustainable Product Design and Development also presents mathematical models that will help the designer determine the cost of designing sustainable products This cost can be computed early during the design stage of a product Sustainable Product Design and Development presents different ways and means by which a product can address all three pillars of sustainability environmental conservation social sustainability and economic sustainability Various case studies are incorporated in different chapters Case studies on designing products for assembly disassembly and remanufacturing have been presented in their respective chapters The book also provides an overview of global environmental legislation to help the reader grasp the importance of waste management and sustainable product design This book is aimed at professionals engineering students environmental scientists and those in the business environment

An extensive collection of typographic compositions that celebrate the ability of letterforms to express narratives and voice

A vibrant visual history of one of the most powerful memorable and effective means of mass communication the poster

In this timely and fully international book David Welch has selected fifty images to highlight the continuities and dis continuities of mass communication throughout history be they via images eve

The celebrated and much sought after issue of the magazine idea focusing on a towering gure in Swiss graphic design is now in print again idea is a renowned Japanese magazine on international graphic art and typography Its 333th edition lent 226 pages to Emil Ruder showcasing his work in uence and legacy in the world of typography and beyond yielding a comprehensive survey of Ruder s accomplishments It brings together essays discussions and appraisals from fellow designers typographers and artists It engages with Ruder s many years of work and teaching in Basel his thirty years as publisher of the famous Typographische Monatsblatter as well as his posters fonts and philosophy The extraordinary and comprehensive presentation of the life and works of Swiss typographic legend Emil Ruder sold out shortly after coming off the press and will now be available in a facsimile reprint