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...

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...

The celebrated global design firm Pentagram produces a series of idiosyncratic and influential annual documents, known as the Pentagram Papers, illuminating on the subject of creative inspiration and vital to...

`Retro' and `Vintage' are buzzwords that include 1930s Jagermeister, 1950s Roberts DAB Radio, and 1970s G Plan Furniture. While Eames Lounge Chairs, Levis 501, or Chanel N Degrees 5 have...

What makes a classic piece of furniture? Which living design is timelessly popular and always contemporary - and why? Aesthetic quality as a function of clarity of design, rigorous color...

Bringing together Eugene Atget's portraits of authentic Old Paris with photographs of contemporary interiors, this compilation explores the city from opposite ends of the 20th century.

A lot has happened in the world of digital design since the first edition of this title was published, but one thing remains true: There is an ever-growing number of...

"Home Theater Design" is the comprehensive guide to planning all types of entertainment spaces in the home. Author Krissy Rushing talks about everything from how to choose audio/visual systems to...

Nigel Coates is the name behind such work as the futuristic Oyster House, the National Centre for Popular Music in Sheffield and the giant "Body" in London's Millennium Dome. He...

"Tools for Living" is a book all about ultimates - the ultimate things designed for the home - from chef knives and pots and pans, to door handles and bathroom...

The very idea of life on a tropical island appeals to popular fantasy: the sea, the sky, the sand, the tranquillity, the escape-from-it-all...Mental images abound at the mere mention: white...

Urban living is becoming increasingly crowded. Small space living is no longer a lifestyle choice but a necessity in most cosmopolitan cities around the world. Designs for Small Spaces brings...

FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017'Extraordinary and original' Raymond Briggs'Sometimes it feels like I might be the only person awake in the whole country. People might find that a...

Japan's expertise in technology, design and engineering is responsible for some of the most advanced and desirable consumer products. Names such as Sony, Sharp, Honda, Yamaha and Canon have acquired...

The speed at which technology is currently advancing has made the creation of electronic products one of the most prolific aspects of contemporary design. Product styling, too, has become increasingly...

Francis D. K. Ching's illustrated introduction to interior design is now completely revised and even more clear and accessible than in the previous bestselling edition. His unique approach is more...

Pastels are enjoying a comeback, and this time round they're associated with feelings of comfort, wellbeing and calm.When used well, pastels have a rich intensity or a subtle sophistication, keeping...

The essential purpose of a staircase is utilitarian: to facilitate ascent and descent. Yet the design of even the simplest stair is complex, requiring great knowledge, skill and ingenuity. This...

The simplest and most ancient of all decorative markings, stripes continue to fascinate. Natural inspirations in the forms of zebra stripes, rippled sand dunes, and intricately gnarled wood grain have...

Compiled by architects for architcts, this is an indispensable resource for professionals seeking to understand how colourful buildings can animate their environs and engage their users. Nineteen projects by the...

"Glass House" showcases the inspirational contribution of glass to the architecture of the modern home, tracing its progress from the first prismatic forays of the early modernists right up to...

Based in London and Berlin, Michael Elmgreen (b. 1961, Denmark) and Ingar Dragset (b. 1969, Norway) have worked as a collaborative team since the mid-1990s. In 2006, their 'Welfare Show'...

Fast Company, the world's leading business media brand, offers a comprehensive and vibrant look at the way design has permeated all areas of life and workDesign has become a critical...

"Modernism: Designing a New World" is the first book to explore Modernism and design from a truly international perspective, and across all the arts. It offers a reassessment of the...

In Relaxed Coastal Style, Sally Denning offers decorating inspiration for anyone lucky enough to live by the ocean, as well as those who only dream of it.Scientists tell us that...

Decorating in black and white is perennially popular and eternally chic. Hilary Robertson demonstrates how, whether used alone or together, these contrasting shades can create dramatic effects at home, from...

To love your home shouldn't be a tall order - this book proves that it's perfectly feasible. The secrets to a successful space are no longer secret!Dermot Bannon is passionate...

This global survey of graphic design innovation brings together over 170 examples from contemporary music packaging, book publishing and magazine design that have been released as a collector's, limited or...

With "McMansions" increasingly giving way to "tiny" houses, the desire to downsize and be more ecologically and economically prudent is a concept many are beginning to embrace. Focusing on dwelling...

This is a practical and inspirational guide to creating maximum comfort in every room in your home. Comfort is a matter of personal taste, so choosing well for your home...

Rich, natural colours, light airy rooms and simple wooden furniture - all radical principles of the 19th-century Arts and Crafts movement pioneered by Morris, that are still fundamentals of modern...

The first step-by-step guidebook for successful innovation planning Unlike other books on the subject, 101 Design Methods approaches the practice of creating new products, services, and customer experiences as a...