Innovation Accounting is a practical guide for companies to help them measure and track innovation. Financial accounting in particular is difficult to use in the context of (digital) innovation.

This book was a gold award-winning title at the Axiom Business Book Awards 2022, in the category Business intelligence/ innovation.

"Type Tricks: Layout Design is the follow-up to Type Tricks and the second book in the trilogy of user manuals about typography related matters. The first book was about type design, the second book is about type layout and the final book will be about type usability. Sometimes you do not have the time to read a book cover to cover, but you simply are looking for some main pointers to help you move forward. This book is precisely for these kinds of situations. 

The book covers both key typog...

Are you interested in making a positive social impact? In his book “Society Driven Design” Judah Armani explains the role of design in community development and the role of the designer in the process of social change. In doing so, the book demystifies how design can foster social change and community development.

Based on Armani’s decades-long experience in social innovation the book offers a framework on how to cultivate the conditions for social change. Armani is a designer and educ...

How AI changes the face of the creative industry

Get a deeper understanding of the brilliance and limitations of AI, our added human value on creativity and the future of work in the creative industry.

The creative industry is rapidly evolving due to the rise of artificial intelligence. Some fear that the increase in machine-learning technologies could end human creativity. Seema Sharma, a renowned creative director at one of the world's largest independent communication agencies, believes th...

Art school doesn't always prepare creatives for the real-world challenges they'll face in their careers. This can lead to feelings of being misunderstood, slow down careers, or even increased risk of burnout. Being Creative is the Easy Part provides valuable insights into the creative process and tackles common challenges such as client interactions, time and financial management. The book covers unconventional yet crucial topics, such as the potential negative impact of excessive focus on ar...

Designers in public organizations face the challenges of managing influential stakeholders, shifting priorities, and the complexities of drafting and implementing policy. Often, they lack the headspace to think deeply about designing for effective public engagement. "Conversational Design" helps designers within public and social organizations improve co-design and informed decision making practices. The book offers practical tools and case studies to stimulate participation and foster better...

This edition of the Think Like a series displays the wonderful world of engineers. This bundle of insights shows why no one can hold you responsible for the impact of gravity, what Gerrit Rietveld can teach you about going against the flow, that Donald Trump says more than you think, and how Netflix goes beyond binge-watching. This book is for anyone who wants to widen their perspective and broaden their horizons.

Advertising is far more than a 30-second commercial on TV. It’s everything you do to lure people into different behaviours, into other perspectives, or different opions. You’re advertising all day long. For yourself, your company or brand. Your NGO, political party or school. Your neighbourhood, city or country. In every conceivable way. By telling stories. Or twisting the facts. By making some things seem more attractive and others uglier. By sketching out an alternative. By stimulating ...

Transform your architectural projects with “The Fundamentals of Architectural Design.” Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, this book will prove a rich source of information on how to solve problems related to architectural design.

The book provides a practical and concise roadmap for students, architects, and designers alike. It guides the designer step-by-step in a simple way through all phases of the design process: from site in...

‘Design Leadership Chronicles’ is a graphic novel that tells the stories of nine design leaders and their approach to organizational change. They all use design to rethink how their respective organizations make decisions and organize work to meet strategic business goals, such as customer-centricity. The book's objective is to reveal the human side of these leaders rather than offer a step-by-step approach. It explores how they dealt with failures, achieved success, and their learnings a...