Design of the 20th Century. (Print copy) by
The bible of 20th-century design: From Art Nouveau to minimalism and everything in between Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often staggering results. Our homes and workplaces turned into veritable galleries of style and innovation. From furniture to graphics, it`s all here - the work of artists who have shaped and recreated the modern world with a dizzying variety of materials. From the organic to the geometric, from Art Deco, through to Pop and High-Tech, this book contains all the great names - Harry Bertoia, De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Philippe Starck, Charles and Ray Eames, to name only a very few. This essential book is a comprehensive journey through the shapes and colors, forms and functions of design history in the 20th century. An A-Z of designers and design schools, which builds into a complete picture of contemporary living. Lavishly illustrated, this is design in the fullest sense. About the Series: Bibliotheca Universalis -- Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Bibliotheca Universalis brings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia. Bookworm's delight -- never bore, always excite!
Good Design: deconstructing form and function and what makes good design work. (Print copy) by
The author polls several designers of different age groups and phases in their careers about what they consider "good design". Each has selected an existing design piece they feel to be good, based on their personal definition of what "good" is. The author also takes a critical look at the design to determine if it is effective with its target market and interviews the designer of the piece to unlock the concept behind the design. By taking this backwards approach through design--from completed piece back to conception--readers will discover why the design works and how they can use this information in their own projects.
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Creative Review - from 01/01/1997 to present
Interior Design - from 01/01/1996 to 31/03/2013
Journal of Interior Design - from 1997 to present
Interior Design (0020-5508)
From 01/01/1996 to 31/05/2010 in ABI/INFORM Complete (ProQuest), Arts & Humanities Full Text (ProQuest), Career and Technical Education (ProQuest), ProQuest Central and ProQuest Research Library
Reveal interior design as a reflection of who we are. (Print copy) by
Harriet Anstruther is a leading interior designer whose work has featured in theNew York Times'sT Magazine amongst many others. This, her first book, showcases her projects and inspirations and provides an insight into her fundamental interest in the psychology of interior design.
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School. (Print copy) by
This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language things that tend to be murky and abstruse in the classroom. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation -- from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory -- provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical. The lesson on "How to Draw a Line" is illustrated by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on the dangers of awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a drawing of a building split neatly in half between the two. Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School provides valuable guideposts for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates -- from young designers to experienced practitioners -- will turn to the book as well, for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a complex design problem.
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School. (E-book) by
This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language things that tend to be murky and abstruse in the classroom. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation -- from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory -- provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical. The lesson on "How to Draw a Line" is illustrated by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on the dangers of awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a drawing of a building split neatly in half between the two. Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School provides valuable guideposts for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates -- from young designers to experienced practitioners -- will turn to the book as well, for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a complex design problem.
100 home design principles. (Print copy) by 
The Art of Interior Design: a text in the aesthetics of interior design. (Print copy) by 
The Aesthetics of Design. (Print copy) by
The Aesthetics of Design offers the first full treatment of design in the field of philosophical aesthetics. Aesthetic theory has traditionally occupied itself with fine art in all its forms, sometimes with craft, and often with notions of beauty and sublimity in art and nature. In so doing, it has largely ignored the quotidian and familiar objects and experiences that make up our daily lives. Yet how we interact with design involves aesthetic choices and judgements as well as practical, cognitive and moral considerations. This work challenges the discipline to broaden its scope to include design, and illustrates how aesthetics helps define our human concerns. Subjecting design to as rigorous a treatment as any other aesthetic object exposes it to three main challenges that form the core of this book. First, design must be distinguished from art and craft as a unique kind of object meriting separate philosophical attention, and is here defined in part by its functional qualities. Second, the experience of design must be defended as having a particularly aesthetic nature. Here Forsey adapts the Kantian notion of dependent beauty to provide a model for our appreciation of design as different from our judgements of art, craft and natural beauty. Finally, design is important for aesthetics and philosophy as a whole in that it is implicated in broader human concerns. Forsey situates her theory of design as a constructive contribution to the recent movement of Everyday Aesthetics, which seeks to re-enfranchise philosophical aesthetics as an important part of philosophy at large.
Light and Emotions: exploring lighting cultures, conversations and lighting designers. (Print copy) by
It is imperative, for professional lighting designers and architects to familiarize themselves with different "lighting cultures" and this book offers through its international diversity an informative and stimulating opportunity to do so.
10 Principles of Good Interior Design. (Print copy) by
Why do some interiors feel harmonious, places where you feel comfortable to relax or to entertain? You don't necessarily need to hire a professional interior designer to create the kind of place where you want to live. This book provides the basic rules
The Layperson's Beginning Bible of Interior Design. (Print copy) by
What is interior design? What is good' taste? Can good' taste be bought? The answers to these common questions and more are found in this book, written for people who want to expand, learn, know, experience, and appreciate a higher level of aesthetics for their personal residential interior environment. Since childhood, author George W. Moore IV has been sensitive to the power of beauty and the effects and fulfillment thereof. His has been an educational and spiritual journey to explore and experience the root sources, manifestations, and fulfillment of beauty, especially in the area of interior design. Now he puts his experience to work for you, sharing his insights on how to make the best design decisions for your needs and budget. If you are looking for an insider's guide to interior design and good taste, this handbook can help. Rather than quick fixes, top ten lists, or one-size-fits-all generic solutions, The Layperson's Beginning Bible of Interior Design offers readers a humorous, educational, and philosophical guide to residential interior design. It seeks to help people who know nothing of the subject, those who think they have all the answers, and those who simply want to expand their knowledge, perceptions, and appreciation of their interior environment aesthetics. "the root sources, manifestations, and fulfillment of beauty, especially in the area of interior design" Mensa Bulletin "you provide education, observations,and thoughts that no residental designer has ever communicated before" Sharran Parkinson, PhD Virginia Comonwealth University
Elegant Rooms That Work: fantasy and function in interior design. (Print copy) by
Known for her understated elegance, Stephanie Stokes explains how to maintain fantasy and functionality in home decor by focusing on the planning of comfortable and multipurpose spaces that include attractive storage. New York-based interior designer Stephanie Stokes has dealt with demanding spaces in apartments and houses worldwide. With consummate skill, she has delivered unparalleled efficiency of space without sacrificing style. This design primer is organized by room type--from living rooms and kitchens to bedrooms and entryways. Her ingenious solutions to the challenges of creating a livable environment--from clever and attractive storage units to libraries that convert gracefully to guest rooms and home offices--are inspirational to all homeowners. With exacting precision, she plans every anticipated need and can turn the tiniest of spaces into a cornucopia of cabinetry and imaginative storage. Her secrets for using every cubic inch while creating atmospheric environments that work are illustrated in this attractive yet practical book.
Great Design. (Print copy) by
Featuring DK's signature lush, visual style, Great Design provides a fascinating overview of the dynamic history of design from the 1860s onwards. It traces the development of modern design from all corners of the world, including product design, furniture, graphics, industrial design, and textiles. With more than 100 of the best designs explored and explained, from Bauhaus posters and bubble chairs to the Citro#65533;n DS and the iPad, Great Design is a stunning visual guide to the icons of modern design. Including profiles of influential designers, workshops, and movements, as well as highlighting the key characteristic elements, reading Great Design is like being taken on a tour of a design museum with a personal guide who points out what to look at, deciphers key points of style, and helps you understand what design is and how it works.
