Backstage Talks je nezávislý časopis o dizajne a biznise plný úprimných rozhovorov so svetovými kreatívcami, stratégmi aj teoretikmi. Keďže vychádza len raz za rok, je stvorený na to, aby sa mohol čítať pomaly, zostal dlhodobo relevantný a priniesol čitateľom hodnotné myšlienky a tipy kedykoľvek naň siahnu. Nemal by chýbať v poličke žiadneho kreatívneho lídra, dizajnéra, marketéra, manažéra, ani fanúšika

Much has been made of the life-changing effects of de-cluttering and organizing the home of late. Author Natalia Geci approaches the brief of tidying up from the perspective of her professional life as an architect and designer. This illustrated manual of order takes a practical approach, by first identifying common furniture and storage solutions in the home and then finding their ideal location and

Nová publikácia Z. Šidlíkovej predstavuje viac než 40 rokov odevnej kultúry v povojnovom Československu, v tom čase výrazne pod tlakom socialistickej ideológie. Zároveň sa zameriava na osobnosti, ktoré sa stratili v anonymnom prostredí slovenských odevných podnikov, a zachytáva mnohé príbehy a materiály z domácich zdrojov - návrhárok, editoriek, manekýnok, krajčírok, fotografiek a fotografov a ďal

Každý rok magazín Ttb Top trendy v bývaní dekóduje novú dobu, definuje trendy a vnáša medzi čitateľov novú energiu. Rovnaké je to aj v sezóne 2016, v ktorej sme, inšpirovaní svetovými výstavami dizajnu, tému vydania zhrnuli do pojmu „Novodobý luxus“. Na cenné a vzácne sa dá pozerať z rôznych uhlov. V oblasti dizajnu možno hovoriť o všadeprítomnom trende metalických prvkov a povrchov. Keby sme chceli

Lucie Volfová ve své knize nabízí čtenářům návod, jak navrhnout bydlení s nadčasovým a udržitelným designem, které se jen tak neokouká. Díky mnohaletým zkus?enostem a praxi interie?rove? designe?rky pr?ina?s?i? ves?kere? informace, ktere? k plánování a rekonstrukci domova potr?ebujete. Důraz klade na využívání starého nábytku a úctu k tradičnímu řemeslu, které dokáže propojit s moderními prvky, tak

Christian Dior látványos felemelkedése a párizsi divatvilág felsőbb köreibe a huszadik század divatéletének egyik legmegragadóbb története. Volt már korábban művészeti galériás (Picasso, Matisse, Dalí képeit állította) ki; majd a francia haute couture hagyományaiból táplálkozva, azokat merészen újszerű látásmóddal ötvözve 1947-ben mutatta be első kollekcióját, mellyel bevezette a New Look sziluettet.

Unikátny obrazový sprievodca históriou módnej značky Hermes Príbeh slávneho módneho domu začal písať francúzsky sedlár a postrojár Thierry Hermes v roku 1837 v sedlárskej dielni. Jeho unikátna metóda šitia, vďaka ktorej držia stehy pevne pri sebe, aj keby jeden či dva povolili, sa pri výrobe kabeliek tejto značky používa dodnes. Kniha História módy do vrecka: Hermes rozpráva o značke, ktorá spája majstrovstvo

Publikácia vo vizuálne atraktívnej forme približuje jednu z najdôležitejších kapitol moderných kultúrnych dejín Slovenska spojenú s počiatkami výučby dizajnu na našom území. Prvá časť sa venuje jednotlivým oddeleniam ŠUR a tvorbe tu pôsobiacich osobností, druhá časť školu predstavuje v širšom dobovom domácom a medzinárodnom kontexte. Autorky a autori jednotlivých textov nadväzujú na fundamentálny výskum

Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design?with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea?has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society’s cultural aspirations and values.

New York–based stylist Colin King shares his wisdom and insights for cultivating beauty in our everyday surroundings—composing objects into simple, sophisticated vignettes that enrich our homes and our lives. We all desire our rooms to look attractive and reflect a considered approach. Now we have the mastery of Colin King to help us elevate our spaces into environments of personal creativity. Image

For all those who thought digital heralded the end of an era: illustration is alive and kicking, and new tools have given the art renewed vigor and the illustrator greater stamina. Steven Hellerand Julius Wiedemannpresent a snapshot of “the new golden age of illustration,” rounding up 100 of the most talented artists around the world. We dare you to pick your favorites. For the last ten years, Steven

Smart interior design makes the most of your home. The book reveals how design can deliver big comforts even in smaller spaces. As the world\'s largest cities are growing denser, many people live in ever smaller flats and fully embrace the limits of a floor plan with extraordinary creativity. Pretty Small presents some of the best ways city-dwellers in the U.S., in European capitals, and in Asia have

A landmark anthology on British art history, bringing together overlooked and marginalized perspectives from \'the critical decade\' What is Black art? This vital anthology gives voice to a generation of artists of African, Asian and Caribbean heritage who worked within and against British art institutions in the 1980s, including Sonia Boyce, Lubaina Himid, Eddie Chambers and Rasheed Araeen. It brings

Following the first volume of Fashion Draping Techniques, which focused on details, this new volume takes a step forward and moves on to complete items of clothing, such as dresses, blouses, jackets, and skirts, all explained in a detailed and easy to understand manner. Each chapter also includes suggestions about what kind of fabric to use in each piece of clothing. Draping involves working with fabric

Sky-high, ornate, and the pinnacle of glamour, both restrictive and liberating, art object and deeply ordinary, shoes tell the story of shifting attitudes toward desire, power, and wealth throughout history. Lace up for a journey through the most enviable shoe closet from the permanent collection at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology? and four centuries of fashion’s hardest working accessory.

For more than a century, the fight for women’s equality has been waged in the public sphere. Posters have often been the only available means of communication when others were denied. In this book, artist Jessica Hallbäck has collected 20 fantastic posters from times passed up until today, all related to the fight for gender equality. The posters in this inspirational book can be pulled out and put

Publikace formou fotografické dokumentace a podrobného komentáře zpřístupňuje nejvýznamnější ukázky funkcionalistické typografie ze soukromé sbírky pedagoga UMPRUM Karla Císaře. Autor tím navazuje na podobně koncipované předešlé monografie Zdeňka Primuse či Johna Vloemanse. Oproti nim se však soustřeďuje výhradně na funkcionalistickou typografii přelomu dvacátých a třicátých let 20. století, od slavného

\'Give me time and I\'ll give you a revolution.\' - Alexander McQueen Ever since its creation in 1992, The House of Alexander McQueen has been synonymous with drama, risk-taking and cutting-edge innovation. From iconic collaborations, like with Lady Gaga for her \'Bad Romance\' music video, to shockingly controversial runway shows like The Horn of Plenty, Alexander McQueen was beloved for his fantastical

In this collection of 20th-century alcohol and tobacco ads, we see how the marketing of these products spanned from the elegant to the offbeat. Each era’s ads are captured with images that were once icons, from the Marlboro Man to Spuds MacKenzie. Explore advertising in a time when even doctors recommended smoking. Add all 44 titles of the 40th Ed. series that are still missing from your cart!