Secondhand Design Books

How can social theory help us all design solutions to address the social, political and ecological challenges that confront us, and build more sustainable communities? Design professions have typically been...

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...

This volume features some of the most luxurious resorts from around the world to show how architects, designers, "wellness providers" and hotel owners have given new life to the concept...

"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...

An increase in small, urban-style living and the evolution of new storage devices and space saving solutions makes this a valuable guide to creating and maintaining a stylish, contemporary home...

Aimed at current bachelor's degree students, recent graduates and professionals looking for a specialisation, Masterclass Product Design provides an in-depth overview of 30 leading graduate schools from all over the...

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...

Oliver Heath--a star on TV's popular "Changing Rooms" series and one of today's most exciting decorators--has come up with a magnificent one-stop guide to interiors and individual home design. With...

Much more than plain white walls and minimalist decoration, contemporary decoration is about the strong use of colour, the exploitation of texture and smooth, clean lines. Focusing on the principal...

If you're new to After Effects and want to get up to speed quickly, After Effects Apprentice was created just for you. With 11 core lessons plus a fun final...

If you're searching for a font that goes beyond the norm, these books are for you. Today's computers provide a selection of fonts that serve reasonably well for workaday letters...

An indispensable source of inspiration and advice for anyone undertaking home design or redecoration, whatever the scale or budget. Through tapping into this world-renowned designer's exceptional talent and professional experience,...

Multimedia-Based Instructional Design is a thoroughly revised and updated second edition of the best-selling book that provided a complete guide to designing and developing interactive multimedia training. While most training...

It has been said that a shed is to a man what a handbag is to a woman - both contain all the essentials for surviving in the modern world...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...