A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically

The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world’s greatest car designs, featuring more than 650 of the most revered (and occasionally reviled) models, from more than 190 manufacturers and more than 30 countries. Organized geographically then chronologically by decade, the book covers more than a century of exceptional and noteworthy car design – from Japanese cult classic...

The first book to explore the full scope and beauty of Korean design – from traditional craft to celebrated contemporary creations Characterized by a unique blend of tradition and innovation, and by a focus on sustainability and efficiency, Korean design is recognized for its creativity, quality, and beauty. Jeong: The Spirit of Korean Craft and Design is the first book to present an immersive visual exploration of the country’s fascinating craft and design scene to an international audie...

Designers are visual thinkers: they are used to sketches, not drafts, and rely on visuals instead of words. As a result, writing is a strange skill for a designer, leading to blank-page anxiety and procrastination. But no more! This book helps designers overcome the challenge of communicating with words. It introduces a writing method that fits how designers think, guiding them in clarifying thoughts, breaking down complex ideas into manageable pieces, and using writing to spark new ideas.

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Alles over het interieur in één leerboek: technieken, stijl, kleur, materiaal. Het Interieurboek voorziet in de grote behoefte aan een betrouwbaar en actueel leerboek in het Nederlands. Het boek is gemaakt door Kees van Schoten (1958), ruim 25 jaar werkzaam als zelfstandig interieurarchitect in Amsterdam, zowel in de particuliere markt als binnen de projectwereld. Daarnaast heeft Kees meer dan vijftien jaar ervaring als docent in zijn vak, bij diverse instituten in binnen- en buitenland. Ee...

In 2009 begon Jake Parker; een Amerikaanse illustrator Inktober (www.inktober.com). Het was voor hem een manier om zijn handtekenvaardigheden te verbeteren en de ambacht van het inkten nieuw leven in te blazen.

De uitdaging is simpel, gedurende de maand oktober maak je dagelijks een tekening bij het door Jake aangeleverde thema. Inmiddels doen daar ieder jaar duizenden artiesten wereldwijd mee aan Inktober. En wij dus ook. In dit boek vind je alle tekeningen, schetsen, art en illustraties di...

Slow Costuming delves into a comprehensive approach to costume design, emphasizing on the synergy between all elements involved in the crafting process of a performance. This method highlights the critical collaboration between the costume designer, performer, and the entire team. The fusion of the designer's and performer's work during fittings, creation, dressing, and performing is essential. The interplay between costume and embodiment is pivotal in animating a narrative. Well-fitted costu...

Inspired by the 2019 Bauhaus centennial, ‘Designing for Precarious Citizens’ links the ideals of the Bauhaus to research by designers and students on the living and housing conditions of vulnerable groups in society today. For the Bauhaus, technology was a tool for reducing the vulnerability of working-class citizens, but in modern society it often prevents people from being able to make decisions about their own future. The various design projects featured here follow on the ideas of arc...

Celebrating patterns. Christie van der Haak is a sequel to the award-winning publication Sproken | Fairy Tales. Christie van der Haak published by Jap Sam Books and Stroom Den Haag and contains over 200 original patterns.

Celebrating Patterns. Christie van der Haak contains a collection of patterns by Dutch designer and visual artist Christie van der Haak. Van der Haak started her career as a painter and later began designing fabrics that can function as autonomous artworks, but can also be u...