Design

From a comprehensive introduction on the origins of the written word, through to theories such as "The Alphabet Effect," exploring the coding/decoding and abstraction of form to the more appetising...

A richly illustrated catalogue dedicated to a multidiscipline contemporary art. After Korean Eye I, Korean Eye II and Indonesian Eye, the collector and editor Serenella Ciclitira turns her interest and...

Ever since the creation of the first Penguin paperbacks in 1935, their jackets have become a constantly evolving part of Britain's culture and design history. Rich with stunning illustrations and...

All wrapped up. This is an international guide to contemporary packaging design. Packaging is a highly underrated art form. As the first thing a consumer sees when looking at a...

Things, objects, stuff, trinkets, tools, materials, gadgets, the things we use, abuse, throw away, cherish, depend on: these are the things we own, simple objects for our everyday lives. They...

Design is part of ordinary, everyday life, to be found in every room in every building in the world. While we may tend to think of design in terms of...

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the impact of Chinese and Japanese material culture on the historic houses and gardens of Britain and Ireland. The art and ornament of China and...

Following the success of Spoon in 2002, & Fork presents 10 leading design experts' choice of 100 of the most important young product designers from around the world. The result...

Design Writing Research is a highly acclaimed critical study of graphic design and typography. Profusely illustrated and beautifully produced, it makes a vital contribution to design studies and is an...

The Graphic Design Exercise Book provides a series of challenging design briefs that reignite a designer' s creativity while also imparting new skills. Whatever their age or experience, graphic designers...

The long-awaited third monograph on the work of the most important British designer of his generation, showcasing projects from the last thirty years of his career. Neville Brody's work sits...

This accessible and comprehensive book shines a light on the design history of the famous Anglepoise lamp. Starting with the beginnings of the company with George Carwardine, the designer behind...

An Assembly of Iconic, Forgotten and New Vitra Characters During Milan's Design Week 2018, the Vitra exhibition "Typecasting," curated by Robert Stadler, presented 200 objects in the former sports hall...

Since being introduced in the 19th century, when they were considered the bastard cousins of more refined serif types, slab serif typefaces have become ubiquitous. Prized for their bold visual...

An essential foundation course for graphic designers working in digital media, print and moving image. Regularly revised and in print for over twenty years, this practical resource for students is...

A treasure trove of visual delights: examples of the sketchbooks of sixty international illustrators offer new insights into their artistic practice. Intimate and often unseen, the sketchbook means something different...

The creative use of colour and its combinations in illustration, graphic and product design involves understanding how emotions are conveyed and how they affect our design and illustrations. We must...

In this beautifully illustrated and designed book, interiors stylist Tim Neve explores a selection of extraordinary homes. Five eclectic chapters feature many personal 'sandcastles' inspired by the coast: from the...

In this stylish and light-infused design book, Domino magazine contributor Nina Freudenberger and former domino photographer Brittany Ambridge offer a glimpse into 20 aspirational bungalows, coastal cabins, boat houses, and...

When it comes to styling your home, knowing where to start can be the hardest part.In this beautiful book, the authors and creators of the award-winning blog All Up In...

This is the definitive book on Wedgwood, the preeminent luxury china brand in the world and the essence of English design and craftsmanship. Founded in 1759, Wedgwood has a deep...

Interior Design Research Methods gives you the tools and skills needed to do research and analysis for human -centered interior design projects. The text develops your analytical skills and helps...

Comprehensive and sophisticated in its approach, Metalsmithing for Jewelry Makers is the ultimate reference for jewelry makers of all levels. Exploring a wide range of both precious and non precious...

Safari is a Swahili word, derived from the Arabic safara, meaning journey. More than a mere holiday, the safari is a spiritual and physical journey, offering an opportunity to recharge...

Beginning as a low-budget, oversized fanzine in 1996, index magazine quickly became one of the most influential small publications in the United States. index had a smart and irreverent voice...

Ars Electronica has been following and analyzing the digital revolution and its multiple effects since 1979. Then as now, processes and trends occurring at the intersection of art, technology, and...

Pat Albeck, who died in September 2017, was a prolific and well-known textile and homewear designer, affectionately known as 'the Queen of the Tea Towel'. Her obituary appeared in The...

Chyka Home is an inspirational manual for homemaking, entertaining, styling and crafting. Organised into the four seasons, the book presents creative ideas for entertaining guests and decorating your home, along...

A visual analysis of the colours used in furnishing fabrics and wallpapers from the 15th century to now, providing inspiration for designers. This simply structured and highly original book analyses...

A comprehensive design resource that reveals how the iconic chairs of the 20th and 21st centuries have been designed for mass production. Chair Anatomy reveals in photos and illustrations the...

A global overview of the most contemporary and ingenious - and comfortable - former light-industrial spaces transformed into stylish modern residences. The love of warehouse buildings - often in attractive...

Twenty collectors open their homes to reveal the weird and wonderful world of natural objects. From the cabinets of curiosity of the 19th century to today's interest in foraged decorations,...

This is Home is about simple living - how to focus on our values to create authentic homes full of meaning and joy. Natalie Walton steps inside fifteen homes across...