Dizajn už nie je cenovo dostupný len pre boháčov. Existujú totiž umelci, ktorí sa snažia, aby bol dostupný všetkým. Chápu ho ako demokratické umenie, čo znamená, že sa dotýka všetkých, bez ohľadu na spoločenské postavenie a kultúrne hodnoty. Súčasný svet sa rozvíja neuveriteľnou rýchlosťou a keďže si človek málokedy všíma jeho krásu, dizajn je v našich životoch na to, aby zlepšil náš život po estetickej, zmyslovej či emocionálnej stránke. Ak sa chcete dozvedieť o dizajne viac, v kníhkupectvách dostanete tie pravé knihy.
Too often a design or architecture degree is seen as a means to an end (a job in an established practice). But imagine for one moment that there are no employers, no firms to send your CV to, no interviews to be had - what would you do? How would you forge your own path after graduation? The current ...
Francine Jay pioneered the simple living movement with her website, MissMinimalist.com, and is the leading decluttering expert in America. At the forefront of this major lifestyle phenomenon, Jay has helped hundreds of thousands of fans declutter their homes and simplify their lives. In The Joy of Less, ...
"The Politics of Print "shows the importance of visual literacy when communicating across borders and cultures. It explores the cultural meaning behind symbols, maps, photography, typography, and colors. It is a practical guide for design and communication professionals and students to create more effective ...
This is a book that pushes the boundaries of what it means to be a book!
Los Logos 8, the classic compilation and thoughtfully curated showcase of current developments in logo design, delves into the realm of an ever-evolving and always present branding component. Los Logos 8 is the authoritative reference on contemporary logo design. As with previous editions of Gestalten’s ...
The raw charm of rustic farmhouses, the inviting ease of country homes: New Romance presents romantic interiors inspired by modernity. From country house to chalet, New Romance highlights the charm and grace of interiors. Soft classic tones and unfinished woods provide the look and feel of dreamy antiquity. ...
Thames and Hudson: 2017 marks the 70th anniversary of the House of Dior. It was in 1947 that Christian Dior presented his...
More than any other piece of furniture, the chair has been subjected to the wildest dreams of the designer. The particular curve of a backrest, or the twist of…
Despite their at times negative connotation, why do consumers love packaging so much that it has turned into one of the essential conditions for commercial success? Beyond their logistic function of protection, packaging is not only designed to seduce the client and to lead him/her to chose a particular ...
Already an online phenomenon, East Meets West is the first volume in designer Yang Liu's successful infographic series. Conceived and designed with perceptive wit and her signature graphic simplicity, Yang Liu's pictograms convey the obvious and sometimes not so obvious discrepancies in life on opposite ...
Der Erfinder des Plattencovers§§'Ich liebe Musik so sehr und ich war so ehrgeizig, dass ich viel mehr machte als das, wofür man mich bezahlte. Ich wollte, dass die Leute die Cover ansehen und die Musi
This is the bible of breakthroughs and inspiration in the design of the 20th century. Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often staggering results. Our ...
"For me, the word "bloom" encapsulates the idea that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. It''s a word that hints at becoming who you are meant to be." (Estee Lalonde). In Bloom, Estee shares the moments, people, things and life lessons that have made her who she is today and offers her ...
Modernist aesthetics in architecture, art and product design are familiar to many of the creatively inclined. In soaring glass structures or minimalist canvases we recognize a time of vast technological advance which affirmed the power of human beings to reshape their environment and to break, radically, ...
Scanning the world for the best new graphic design talent, Mike Dorrian and Liz Farrelly have collated the work of 100 new designers, from So Paulo to Tokyo, Melbourne to Los Angeles, into a book that
Katalog ke stejnojmenné výstavě představuje práce sklářských výtvarníků, kteří vyšli z české a slovenské sklářské školy, ale působili v zahraničí. Mnozí z nich naprosto zásadně ovlivnili umělecký vývoj discipliny například v USA, Austrálii, Francii nebo Belgii a jejich tvorba se stala součástí tamních ...
Katalog je vydán k novému akvizičnímu souboru grafických listů 80. let z edice Kunstring Folkwang v Essenu, který získala Galerie hlavního města Prahy darem od Zdenka Felixe, emeritního ředitele Deichtorhallen v Hamburku.
Štěpán Pácl, jeden z nejpozoruhodnějších českých režisérů mladší generace, se s čtenáři dělí o zkušenosti z vlastní práce. Svým způsobem je tedy tato kniha ojedinělá, neboť nás nechává nahlédnout "do zákulisí" divadelní praxe. V jednotlivých kapitolách, věnovaných vybraným inscenacím v různých českých ...
The Super Fashion Designer is a visual guide of business practicing in the fashion industry. It applies beautiful graphic illustration to transform the complex theory into interesting read. The book provides a better understanding of the real world of fashion, from how to predict fabric usage to reading ...
Founded as a luxury leather goods house in 1913 in Milan, Prada entered the field of fashion when Miuccia Prada took the helm of the family company in 1979. After initially focusing exclusively on accessories, she presented the house’s first fashion.