Design

'A capsule of calm, this ode to pale interiors by The White Company's founder Chrissie Rucker is testament to the power of neutrals.' - House & Garden'The thing about white...

A fully updated and expanded edition of Don Norman's classic and influential work, which pioneered the application of cognitive science to design.Even the smartest among us can feel inept as...

Scandtastic! (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Scandinavians are exceptionally gifted in design. They are world-famous for their inimitable, democratic designs which bridge the gap between crafts and industrial production. The...

Between the 1960s and the 1980s some of the most influential men in the country spent most of the day in the pub and got paid more than the Prime...

Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age. Discover all you need...

What is a true 1950s look, as opposed to a 1930s or 1940s look? This book aims to address that question by thoroughly surveying the development of graphic design over...

Conquer the clutter, clean your house and give yourself more time for the good things in life - with this new editionDrowning in clutter, but don't know where to begin?...

A list of inspirational/delusional design jargon for the world to judge.

The first monograph on the work of the designer of the iconic 40/4 chair The American industrial designer and inventor David Rowland is best known for his signature 40/4 chair....

Flowers have long been a source of inspiration for jewelers, many of whom have sought to capture their transient beauty in glittering gemstones and precious metals. In the 17th and...

Many glossy interiors seen in books and magazines appear to be occupied by owners with no everyday possessions, but no real-life room scheme can be effective without taking into account...

It is an exciting time for branding. As everything becomes global, good branding becomes more crucial. "What is Branding?" Is an accessible guide that makes sense of this complex subject....

"What is Graphic Design For?" is a major new graphic design handbook, which extends the issues raised in the bestselling original "What is Graphic Design?" This guide to the world...

Happy by Design teaches us how we can actively improve our health and wellbeing through the way we design our living spaces. From the paint colour that's been named the...

Pressure on space and changes in planning law mean that loft conversions are now at the forefront in the race to improve the performance of Britain's ageing housing stock. Since...

The bible of breakthroughs and inspiration (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by...

In today's difficult economic environment a company must embrace thought-provoking, concept-driven graphic design in order to stand out from its competitors. Three Guys & a Bookcase endeavours to explain how...

Aiming to provide a fresh and uncontrived approach to home style, this book harmonizes aesthetics with practicality to create homes intended for real living rather than as a designer showcase....

Artist trading cards, commonly called ATCs, are mini works of art. They are extremely popular among artists of all sorts - quilters, mixed-media and collage artists, doll makers - who...

When huge alien spiders or giant ocean-dwelling mutant dinosaurs visit Earth, hell-bent on destruction, they seem to stop in on Japanese TV shows first. Some of the toys featured in...

From Japan is a collection of work from some of the most talented agencies in Japan, such as Nendo, MR Design, Grand Deluxe, Daikoku Design Institute, The Simple Society and...

What is modern art? Why do we either love it or loathe it? And why is it worth so much damn money? Join Will Gompertz on a dazzling tour that...

Exploding with eye-popping originality and freshness, today's best Japanese graphics have been gathered together to make this must-have guide to contemporary aesthetics in Japan. With their unique perspective, the Japanese...

For well over a hundred years certain artists have blurred the distinction between 'art' and 'design', creating works for which Alex Coles has coined the term 'DesignArt'. In a pioneering...