"From choosing the right pair of eyeglasses to properly coordinating a tie, shirt, and pocket square, getting dressed is an art to be mastered. Yet how many of us just throw on, well, whatever in the morning? How many understand the subtleties of selecting the right pair of shoe…
"Taking as its point of departure Roland Barthes'classic series of essays, Mythologies, Rebecca Houze presents an exploration of signs and symbols in the visual landscape of postmodernity. In nine chapters Houze considers a range of contemporary phenomena, from the history of su…
A theoretically informed investigation that relates the philosophies of aesthetics and imagination to understanding design practice. In The Aesthetics of Imagination in Design, Mads Folkmann investigates design in both material and immaterial terms. Design objects, Folkmann argu…
Iconic designs: 50 stories about 50 things
Iconic designs: 50 stories about 50 things
By returning to the etymological roots of iconicity and showcasing objects which are distinctive, memorable, internationally recognised and the subject of significant media attention, this text addresses what we mean by 'iconic' and how that aids our understanding of design and …
Iconic designs: 50 stories about 50 things
"By returning to the etymological roots of iconicity and showcasing objects which are distinctive, memorable, internationally recognised and the subject of significant media attention, this text addresses what we mean by 'iconic' and how that aids our understanding of design and…
Iconic designs: 50 stories about 50 things
"By returning to the etymological roots of iconicity and showcasing objects which are distinctive, memorable, internationally recognised and the subject of significant media attention, this text addresses what we mean by 'iconic' and how that aids our understanding of design and…
Iconic designs: 50 stories about 50 things
"By returning to the etymological roots of iconicity and showcasing objects which are distinctive, memorable, internationally recognised and the subject of significant media attention, this text addresses what we mean by 'iconic' and how that aids our understanding of design and…
There are few jobs more rarefied or as physically and mentally demanding as prima ballerina. And yet, despite very real professional risks, three dancers from the world-class San Francisco Ballet all decided to have children at the pinnacle of their careers. In Balancing Acts, p…
"Every great design school in the world is defined, in part, by the work of its students at any given time. The various project challenges given to a class determine the success of a school's pedagogy, but also the ingenuity of its faculty and students. This book features fifty …
How do designers deal with the increasing complexity of design problems? How do designers become co-creators with clients and audiences? How do designers prove their value to business? The transition has been happening for a while now: Design is no longer solely concerned with c…
... The second volume in Rockport's Pattern and Palette series, is an invaluable tool for art directors, designers, and students working in the fashion, product, and graphic design fields, as well as anyone in the business of visual communication.
The senses: design beyond vision
The Senses: Design Beyond Vision explores different ways that contemporary designers are engaging sensory experience. This important book accompanies a major exhibition organized by Cooper Hewett, Smithsonian Design Museum, opening April 2018. The book features thematic essays o…
The senses: design beyond vision
The Senses: Design Beyond Vision explores different ways that contemporary designers are engaging sensory experience. This important book accompanies a major exhibition organized by Cooper Hewett, Smithsonian Design Museum, opening April 2018. The book features thematic essays o…
"The Senses: Design Beyond Vision explores different ways that contemporary designers are engaging sensory experience. This important book accompanies a major exhibition organized by Cooper Hewett, Smithsonian Design Museum, opening April 2018. The book features thematic essays …
"The Senses: Design Beyond Vision explores different ways that contemporary designers are engaging sensory experience. This important book accompanies a major exhibition organized by Cooper Hewett, Smithsonian Design Museum, opening April 2018. The book features thematic essays …
A powerful reminder to anyone who thinks design is primarily a visual pursuit, The Senses accompanies a major exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum that explores how space, materials, sound, and light affect the mind and body. Learn how contemporary designers…