Emmi Salonen is a graphic designer, creative director and educator. She founded London-based Studio Emmi in 2005.

Her work centres Positive Creativity – the idea that design can connect people, foster wellbeing and support sustainable choices. Emmi developed the Creative Ecosystem model to help reduce stress and burnout. A leading advocate for creative wellbeing, she speaks internationally at academic institutions and conferences.

Her commitment is grounded in both experience and research...

Why do some products become beloved while others are quickly forgotten? Design profoundly shapes our lives, often in unnoticed but significant ways.

Every design—from simple everyday products to complex systems and services—elicits emotions that influence our decisions, behavior, and well-being. Yet, the emotional dimension of design remains underexplored, leaving a wealth of opportunities untapped.

This book addresses this gap, revealing how designers can harness emotions to create pro...

This book takes a deep dive into visual design structures, focusing on the timeless principles of movement, space, and composition. While design tools and technologies continue to change, these core principles remain just as important. Written in a clear and engaging style, it’s perfect for students looking to build their foundation in design, and also a great resource for professionals who want to revisit or sharpen their skills.

The book goes beyond the basics of design, introducing fresh...

Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Fifth Edition takes a fresh, contemporary approach to the study of neuroscience, emphasizing the biological basis of behavior. The authors present material at the cutting edge of neuroscience in a way that is accessible to both science and nonscience students alike. The level of the material is comparable to an introductory college text in general biology.

The human nervous system is examined at several different scales, ranging from the molecules that deter...

A strong business model is the bedrock of business success. But all too often we fail to adapt, clinging to outdated business models that are no longer promising the results we need.

The Business Model Navigator allow you to innovate, test and implement new business models within your industry.

Discover the idea of business model innovation, from structuring the process of innovation of a company's business model to encouraging outside-the-box thinking. With expert authors, The Business Mod...

This accessible, comprehensive yet remarkably concise textbook is designed to help students and researchers in business and management with their research project.

Need to tackle your research project? This practical, straightforward book covers every step along the way so you can confidently take the leap into the research world.