Illustration is applied imagination. But this book is not only about illustration, though it does contain illustrations – lots of them. But there's more. This book examines the profession of illustrator, from the vexing subject of money to the questi...

The patterns collected in this book, which have been created by talented designers from all over the world, are inspired by botanic shapes, the animal kingdom, geometry or abstract forms. The book presents the work of fifty designers who specialize i...

This comprehensive textbook constitutes an essential tool for students and professionals who want to work in the field of visual merchandising in retail, a discipline which combines the principles of marketing, creativity and design. It covers all as...

Colour has multiple functions that differ from those of other design elements such as shape, texture and form, as it is able to awake multiple feelings and emotions to audiences in communication. The right colour provides great power to any design. C...

In this book, the author presents the perspectives of several authors and designers on how to achieve an emotional graphic design. Even though they are not absolute truths and there is no guarantee that if a designer follows those principles people w...

Following the huge demand in contemporary societies to decorate homes in a "green" style, this book offers a more environmentally conscious approach to design and production processes by presenting a wide range of eco furniture products made with nat...

"Human Figure Drawing" offers a refreshing perspective on this timeless topic with clear and helpful explanations and around 500 illustrations in b/w and colour. This book shows us how to learn to draw the human figure and regain our ability to obser...

What are illusions? Illusions trick you into perceiving something differently from how it actually exists, so what you see does not correspond to physical reality. While scientists and doctors are studying how pathological illusion arises, our excell...

Graphic design increasingly emphasizes a user-oriented approach that is based around communication and interaction between users and the work itself. Interactive graphics can be found in books, brochures, posters, packaging, and albums. "Playful Grap...

In a world full of fast-paced lifestyles, constant interaction and interlinked global activities, food has become a common denominator that connects people from all around the world and new trends in restaurant interior design is keeping up with the...