Publikace, jejímž tematickým rámcem je vztah mezi grafickým designem a volným uměním, je extenzí autorovy doktorské práce. Publikace je specifickým manuálem uzavřením a rekapitulací projektu identity Centra pro současné umění Futura, na němž autor spolupracoval pět let. Knížka též obsahuje rešerše a reflexe tématu identit kulturních institucí, představuje výsledky a především proces tvorby identit,

One of the more exciting realities of 21st-century life is that objects are now able with the help of embedded technology to sense, think, act and communicate. Very soon, every building, city and landscape component will be equipped with communicative and computational capacities: we shall be surrounded by sentient architecture. This book documents the role of architecture in shaping this new reality

The mid-twentieth century was one of the most popular, collectable and dynamic periods of international design. Drawing on the inventive style of the era, this range of gift products features exclusive illustrations of iconic mid-century designs, from Eames chairs to Poul Henningsen lamps and George Nelson clocks, all rendered in a distinctive graphic style. Inspired by one of the most iconic eras

This book will show you inspirational ways in which paper can be used to create textured and relief surfaces. These techniques are mostly intuitive and easy to make, requiring no origami or paper engineering knowledge. There are 12 different techniques: Twisting narrow strips to make \'paper string\', Weaving strips, Layering, Coiling, Tearing, Bending, Incising and Lifting, Crumpling, Pleating, Cutting

Úvod do studia oboru estetiky z pera předního českého odborníka v tomto oboru, poskytuje přehlednou příručku o předmětu bádání estetiky, jejích novodobých východiscích a terminologii. Je určena jak specialistů, tak i laikům.

Designers and students and even top creatives can find in this book fresh trends, inspiring content and new sources of inspiration in the world of typography. The World’s Best Typography: The Yearbook of the Type Directors Club of NY (published for the first time 1980) is a bible of inspiration for typography practitioners and enthusiasts. Within its pages, top creatives as well as publishers and students

An authoritative step-by-step manual, combining tutorials, inspirational galleries, extensive cross-referencing and advice on metal jewelry-making. Thanks to the popularity of workshops and classes, metal jewelry-making is no longer the exclusive realm of professional jewelry designers. Now, with a little patience and the right instruction, anyone can learn to create beautiful jewelry with metalsmithing

How social cooperation within communities can better the impact of functional, sustainable design The scarcity of resources, climate change and the digitalization of everyday life are fuelling the economy of swapping, sharing and lending: all of which are in some way linked to a culture of commoning. In this context, commons can be understood as community-based processes that use, collectively manage

Featuring work selected by a panel of judges from more than 14,000 international publication entries, this inspirational volume sets the bar for excellence in journalistic design. Bold, fullcolour layouts feature the best-of-the-best in news, features, portfolios, visuals, and more, and each entry is accompanied by insightful commentary on the elements that made the piece a standout winner. Every industry

The Hidden Facts of Fashion is not just a book of random facts - it\'s a combination of fashion, fun, surprise, knowledge, and helpful hacks. Brought to life with photographs and illustrations, The Hidden Facts of Fashion will enrich your fashion knowledge across 80 different topics, revealing phenomena, unexpected history, fun stories, and more.

Here is an authoritative and beautiful overview of the graphic art produced by artists, illustrators and writers who have used the typewriter as a tool and a medium. Marvin and Ruth Sackner mine the superlative collection they have created over four decades to present over 600 examples produced by more than 60 of the world\'s finest contributors to the genre. From early ornamental works produced by

Postmodernism was the defining look of the 1980s. Originating as a rebellious movement in philosophy and literature, and spearheaded by Michael Graves, Robert Venturi, Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini, Postmodernism proclaimed the death of modernism and promoted a new, non-linear way of approaching architecture and design. Its lively and colourful rebellion against modernism’s monotony and dogma

Publikace je 2. revidovaným, doplněným a rozšířeným vydáním z roku 2001, jehož podstatná část byla zničena při povodních a mezi odbornou i laickou veřejnost se dostala pouze sporadicky. Prioritně se publikace věnuje vývoji výtvarných forem části české sklářské produkce, která bývá nazývána autorským sklem (skleněnou plastikou a tvorbou objektů) nebo také individuálním designem. Analyzuje specifickou

Revisit the 1990s in a massive compendium of advertising gems that sold Generation X and baby boomers everything from Game Boys to Boyz II Men. Featuring six chapters spanning food, fashion, entertainment, and cars, page after page of ads remind us how sex and blockbusters led the way to a decade\'s worth of ironic, cool, and classic visuals, which closed one century and took us to the next.

How We Live is an intimate photographic journal of designers\' and artists\' homes and work spaces from around the world, including Mumbai, Beirut, Marrakech, Reykjavik, Mexico City, and Amsterdam, amongst others. American photographer Marcia Prentice traveled to each of the international cities to experience and present \'the soul\' of a diverse selection of domestic spaces, revealing the unique spirit

For many the smoke and mirrors which surround Banksy are as fascinating as the artwork of the 21st century\'s most important living artist. Banksy Myths Volume 2 takes the same approach as Vol 1. We collect the stories, the reader can judge for themselves

Sir Norman Hartnell (1901-1979) dominated London couture during the inter-war years, gaining international fame as dressmaker to the British royal family, designing Princess Elizabeth\'s wedding gown in 1947, and her magnificent Coronation dress six years later. Best known for romantic eveningwear shimmering with beads and embroidery, he cemented London\'s position as an innovative fashion centre.

Když Jennifer Scottová, výměnná studentka z Kalifornie, přijede na šest měsíců do Paříže a zazvoní své nové rodině u dveří, otevře jí žena, která se stane její mentorkou a inspirací ještě na dlouhou dobu poté. Madame Chic si vezme mladou, šarmem nezasaženou Američanku do parády a postupně jí odhalí tajemství francouzského umění žít. Tato zkušenost Jennifer změní život k nepoznání – francouzský životní

The first fashion monograph on Marcel Rochas, a key twentieth-century women s wear designer, written by his daughter. Fashion designer Marcel Rochas (1902 1955) made considerable and enduring contributions to the world of fashion; his legacy has inspired a range of contemporary designers. In this lavish monograph, his daughter, Sophie Rochas, provides an intimate first-hand account that includes her

James Patterson\'s BookShots. Short, fast-paced, high-impact entertainment. A beautiful young woman is found murdered on a river bank, and Detective Harriet Blue is convinced she\'s the next victim of the worst serial killer Sydney has seen in decades. But the more Harriet learns, the more she realises this murder is not what she first thought. And her own life might be tangled up in the case.