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There is a visual universe that children immediatly recognize. Enter a bookshop with your children and you can be sure they will quickly be drawn to the department addressed to their own age.

Growing Graphics opens a window to this rich visual universe for children of different ages, presenting a multitude of graghics addressed to them: logos and characters, corporate identity, packaging, labels, catalogues, brochures, posters, invitation cards, books, educational material, web and multimedia design, exhibitions, signage, etc.

The advertising industry is in a state of flux. In an age where we can choose what media we consume the traditional channels of TV, press and poster are no longer always the most appropriate for a brand to reach its target audience. As a result, global brands are opting to implement ever more inventive and original schemes to get their products talked about. Microsoft covered Manhattan in butterfly stickers, Volkswagen made a Polo out of ice and parked it on a London street, and Adidas suspended two footballers high above the streets of Tokyo for a death-defying kickabout. This book shows the best international examples of the varied and inventive tactics that are being used today by big-name brands, non-profit organizations and individuals to promote themselves, their ideas and their products.

Over 70 international campaigns are featured grouped according to their approach: Stunts, Street Propaganda, Sneaky Tactics, Site-specific campaigns and Multi-fronted attacks.

DO read this book - DON'T let it collect dust! The dos and don’ts of web entrepreneurship

Have you ever wondered why your websites didn’t quite match up to the success of your competitors or peers? Have you ever looked at other sites and thought: “Why didn’t I think of that?” Have you ever spent too much time trying to find basic information that was buried deep in a needlessly complex website? You are certainly not alone and this book aims to change that by bringing together some of the world’s most highly acclaimed designers and developers, spanning every continent, all of whom share their knowledge and experience.

With chapters arranged by subject (interface and design, marketing and communication, technology and programming, technical advice, content/content management, and commerce), a clear do/don’t structure, and plenty of real-world examples of successful and award-winning websites, this book has all the advice and examples you will need to give your personal or business website an edge on its competitors and also win industry acclaim as well as respect from your peers. Your visitors will thank you.

The editors:

Rob Ford founded Favourite Website Awards (FWA) in 2000, a recognition program for cutting-edge web design. His work has featured in the Chicago Tribune, Guardian and various web-related magazines. He has judged many industry award shows, contributes regularly to web design sites and magazines, and writes a regular column in Adobe's Edge Newsletter.

Julius Wiedemann was born in Brazil, studied graphic design and marketing, and was an art editor for digital and design magazines in Tokyo. His many TASCHEN digital and media titles include Illustration Now!, Advertising Now, Logo Design, and Brand Identity Now!

Yuppies, Yippies, Jet Setters, Bright Young Things, Generation X, Generation Y . . . and now the Gypset. Fusing the ease and carefree lifestyle of a gypsy with the sophistication of the jet set, the Gypsetters are artists, surfers, designers, and bon vivants who live and work around the globe, from Jose Ignacio, Uruguay and Ibiza, Spain, to Montauk, New York. Gypset Style explores the unconventional, wanderlust lives of these high-low cultural nomads and the bohemian enclaves they inhabit, as well as their counterculture forbears, such as the Victorian explorers, the Lost Generation, the Beatniks, and the hippies. And along the way, author Julia Chaplin looks back at quintessential gypsy boho moments in social history.
About the Author
Julia Chaplin is a New York based journalist and editor who covers contemporary art, fashion, design, lifestyle, and travel. She is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Elle, Vogue, Wallpaper, New York magazine, and Conde Nast Traveler.

The 2nd edition is completely revised with an additional 68 pages of indispensable material.

Currently used as the educational handout for the transportation design students at Art Center as well as institutions around the world, H-Point is now available to aspiring car creators everywhere, clearly organizing the packaging standards that apply to car and truck design; along with insightful graphic explanations, this book demystifies the automotive design process and allows designers access to illustrious careers’ worth of knowledge.

About the Authors:

Stuart Macey's career in the automotive industry has spanned three decades, designing cars and trucks for over thirty brands, in five countries. It began in 1979 with Pressed Steel Fisher, the body division of British Leyland. He moved overseas in 1981 as the British car industry slid into a rapid decline, working in Germany as a body engineer on contract for Daimler-Benz and Audi, then moved to Detroit, working for Chevrolet. Returning to Europe in 1983, Stuart worked for International Automotive Design, consulting with numerous clients such as Porsche, Volvo, Honda, Renault, Kia, Opel, Mazda, Ford, Daf trucks and Freight Rover. The experience gained from working in studios across Europe as both designer and engineer, was priceless, helping him to understand that although every brand has its own perspective on design and the process, the basic principles are the same everywhere. In 1991 he returned to the US to work with the Chrysler Design Office in Auburn Hills and their Pacifica Advanced Design Center in California, until it closed in 2008. In 2002, Art Center College of Design invited Stuart to develop the syllabus for their new vehicle architecture class. He currently teaches at Art Center part time, works as a studio engineer for a major auto manufacturer in Southern California and is Principal of Curb Industries LLC.

Geoff Wardle initially studied vehicle engineering at Hatfield Polytechnic in England and followed that up with a degree in Transportation Design at the Royal College of Art, London, graduating in 1977. He worked as a designer at British Leyland, Chrysler, Peugeot, Saab, Tatra, Ford of Australia and TVS motors. In 1993, Geoff was invited to become the Chair of Transportation Design at the Swiss campus of Art Center (Europe), before moving to their Pasadena campus in California, where he is now Executive Director of the Graduate Transportation Design program. Geoff believes that in any successful design team, a variety of designers and studio engineers who contribute different skills or viewpoints to a program are needed. There is no doubt that his combination of engineering and design has set him in good stead during his design career, allowing him to push really hard for technical solutions, enabling some of his design proposals to be successfully executed. He and Stuart taught the Vehicle Architecture class together for several years and the notes they developed have been compiled for this book.

An exploration through the fascinating and inventive possibilities of hair as material for artistic expression

Hair'em Scare'em presents an extraordinary exploration through the fascinating beauty and inventive possibilities of hair as a medium for artistic expression in contemporary art and design. The book documents this palpable trend into a visual sourcebook that presents a captivating collection of hairy works in graphic design, photography, illustration and art as well as interior design, fashion and jewelry design. The extraordinary works featured in this book are the best indication of trends in hair outside the mainstream.

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The fascinating beauty and inventive possibilities of hair is revolutionising the human body-extending filament into one of the most attractive mediums for creative experimentation in contemporary visual culture. Hair'em Scare'em documents this palpable trend into a visual sourcebook that presents a captivating collection of hairy works in graphic design, photography, illustration as well as interior design, fashion and jewelry design.

The examples in this book show the extraordinary use of hair as intricately woven hair metamorphosing into body-extending sculptures, exquisite jewelry and fashion adorning hair as decorative elements, photography projects such as humorous portraits of fashionably playful mustaches and beard typography to otherworldly illustrations of long unruly locks of curls.

The included works in Hair'em Scare'em are the best indication of trends in hair outside the mainstream and celebrates hair as a starting point for artistic expression by the finest talents in cutting-edge art and design.

Showcases over 1000 hairstyles and explores trends through the ages from ancient Greece to modern day

Hairstyles: Ancient to Present is not only the most comprehensive survey of hairstyles ever published, it is also a visual celebration of this remarkably inventive cultural phenomenon from ancient Greek tresses and 18th century powdered wigs to Art Deco bobs and Punk spikes to the latest directions in the world of hairdressing today. Sumptuously illustrated and authoritatively researched, this book showcases an amazing array of wonderfully imaginative styles, while also demonstrating the remarkable skill of their creators.

This unique publication includes over 1,000 hairstyles - from beautiful Victorian chignons to Fifties ponytails to the work of today's top stylists. Page after page of visual inspiration, Hairstyles: Ancient to Present also contextualises through its accompanying texts the historical and cultural relevance of hairdressing in society as well as analysing its role as a signifier of female social status.

Hairstyles: Ancient to Present is an essential book that every hairstylist must own. This publication will also appeal to every woman because hair is a universal feature of feminine beauty. As Martin Luther noted, 'Hair is the richest ornament of women'.

A guaranteed trip down memory lane, this book celebrates All Hallows' Eve in American graphic and print media from the early 1900s to the '60s. Featuring witches, ghouls, ghosts, and jack-o-lanterns, the scariest postcards and decorations, the silliest costumes and candid photos are collected here. With an introduction tracing the unexpected history of Halloween and its traditions, Vintage Halloween is a nostalgic tribute to one of America's favorite holidays.

The beauty and art of creating handwritten letter forms.

Hand to Type is a stunning compilation of hand-made and digital scripts that showcases the beauty of handwritten letterforms. The book features work by some of today’s most successful and original calligraphers and lettering artists. In addition to fonts and lettering using the Latin alphabet, it introduces artists who explore Cyrillic, Arabic, and Greek scripts.

The book’s rich visual examples are complemented by in-depth interviews with outstanding calligraphers and type designers conducted by editor Jan Middendorp. Hand to Type also offers a revealing glimpse into processes by which hand-made letters may be turned into digital files. Prominent guest authors introduce the workings of scripts with which many readers may be less familiar — from Arabic and Indian writing systems to the amazing scripts found in pre-war German schoolbooks and on Amsterdam pub windows.

Hand To Type features interviews with Ken Barber, Timothy Donaldson, Tony Di Spigna, Gemma O’Brien, Luca Barcellona, Niels Shoe Meulmann, Brody Neuenschwander, Gabriel Martínez Meave, and Reza Abedini.

Contributing designers include:

Francesca Biasetton, Alison Carmichael, Allan Daastrup, Louise Fili, Cláudio Gil, Gray 318, Cyrus Highsmith, Brian Jaramillo, Seb Lester, Letman, Gabriel Martínez Meave, Erik Marinovich, Marina Marjina, Laura Meseguer, Greg Papagrigoriou, Alejandro Paul, Stephen Rapp, Ricardo Rousselot, Paul Shaw, Wissam Shawkat, Dana Tanamachi, John Stevens, Underware, and Laura Worthington, among others.

With specialist chapters by:

Nadine Chahine, Rick Cusick, Ramiro Espinoza, Kimya Gandhi and Dan Reynolds, Patrick Griffin, Florian Hardwig, Shoko Mugikura, and Alexei Vanyashin.

Classic resource contains over 1,200 examples of ornamental and decorative design produced by many cultures over five millennia. Assyrian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine; European Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo; English furniture designs by Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite; French Empire; Nordic motifs; Chinese and Japanese material, much more. Royalty-free. 254 plates.

This is a reference guide to the equipment, materials and techniques that can be used when making jewellery. It is aimed at the beginner but it would also be suitable for the more experienced jeweller. It shows in step-by-step sequences how to accomplish various techniques. It also explains the pros and cons of different materials and finishes and how to achieve them.

Discover the exceptional artistry and rich traditions being kept alive by Japanese artisans in the 21st century.

In an era where global interest in handmade, small-batch products is heightening as a response to mass production, Handmade in Japan takes a look inside the workshops of the country’s artisans, revealing their endless pursuit of excellence, and what it means to dedicate one’s life to the stewardship of irreplaceable cultural heritage. Find inspiration in the exploration of handmade processes using sustainable materials and discover the lengths these makers go to in ensuring every product is perfect.

From hand-painted kimono dyeing to wooden trays carving, Handmade in Japan meets the craftspeople of Japan's diverse regions with unique insights into their traditions and how they work.

About the Author:

Irwin Wong is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Tokyo. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Japan in 2005. He developed an interest in craftsmanship after photographing several artisans for work. His clients include Apple, The Washington Post, Forbes, and Nike.

Brighten your life with a splash of hand-made style by turning everyday items into something beautiful with these 40 inspiring projects for the home.

Be inspired by master maker, Willow Crossley who will show you how to bring a touch of hand-made magic to your home by transforming everyday items into something beautiful with over 40 inspiring projects.

Make floral napkin rings, seasonal wreaths, Christmas baubles and vintage-fabric bunting to decorate your home. Learn how to create pictures from buttons and redesign your own pinboard with fabulous ribbons. Turn grain sacks into cushions and pillows, block print napkins and heart-shaped lavender bags, or make fabric-twisted bracelets, silk-trimmed straw hats and simple linen aprons. Fashion your own fabric-covered books, make bath salts infused with lavender and decorate coat hangers with fabric scraps.

Everything is simple to make, and you won't need any expert sewing or crafting skills, just a little patience and the desire to work some magic.

Examining classic design examples as well as exciting innovations with materials, Handmade Packaging Workshop is the ideal resource for designers, illustrators and creators of handmade products.

Packed with tutorials, case studies, inspirational work and practitioners' profiles, the book begins with an understanding of tools and materials, followed by inspirational examples from successful designers and a final section on the skills needed to execute packaging design as well as advice on how to set yourself up as a professional.

Here are a host of case studies organized by type of packaging element – labels, boxes or bags – or recycled and reusable elements such as fabrics and wraps. Each case study identifies whether the packaging has been handmade from scratch, hand-finished, contains handmade elements, or simply draws on the handmade aesthetic.

In the final section tutorials show the reader how to create a repeat pattern, a box template, screenprint labels, and so on. In addition, profiles and interviews offer an understanding of the challenges faced by industry professionals.