Dizajn už nie je cenovo dostupný len pre boháčov. Existujú totiž umelci, ktorí sa snažia, aby bol dostupný všetkým. Chápu ho ako demokratické umenie, čo znamená, že sa dotýka všetkých, bez ohľadu na spoločenské postavenie a kultúrne hodnoty. Súčasný svet sa rozvíja neuveriteľnou rýchlosťou a keďže si človek málokedy všíma jeho krásu, dizajn je v našich životoch na to, aby zlepšil náš život po estetickej, zmyslovej či emocionálnej stránke. Ak sa chcete dozvedieť o dizajne viac, v kníhkupectvách dostanete tie pravé knihy.
Nová edice nakladatelství Lidové noviny představuje to nejlepší z aktuálního českého oděvního designu a přibližuje čtenářům okolnosti, za nichž návrhářky a návrháři pracují, jejich ambice i úspěchy v domácím i zahraničním kontextu. Každý svazek je vybaven rozsáhlou obrazovou přílohou. Kreativní disciplínu ...
The kitchen has undergone a metamorphosis in recent years, becoming a new living space. This phenomenon is closely related to our modern way of life and a growing interest in the culinary arts and design. Kitchens of the new generation take pride of place in the home, often forcing the dining room or ...
This remarkable and beautiful book brings together a collection of decorated papers dating from the 16th to the 20th century. They were produced for a wide variety of uses: as wrappers and endpapers for books, as the backing for playing cards, and even as linings for chests and cases. Some decorated ...
This innovative decorating book is a unique combination: a reference book that covers the whole spectrum of window treatments from classical swags and tails to minimalist breaths of muslin -The New Curtain Book is the curtain bible for the twenty-first century. Inside, Stephanie Hoppen presents a series ...
Launched in 2002, Swarovski Crystal Palace is a shimmering series of sculptural pieces that had its debut at the Milan Furniture Fair. This ongoing forum has commissioned such noteworthy talents as Ron Arad, Zaha Hadid and Ross Lovegrove to develop original artworks in crystal. Through a brief history ...
This book will look at the entire career of the French brothers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, widely regarded as two of the most exciting young European designers to have emerged in the last twenty years. The book will feature all of their work to date, a collection which includes commissions for Vitra, ...
Alexey Brodovitch (1898-1971) is a legend among graphic designers. A Russian who fled the Bolshevik Revolution to settle eventually in Paris and then New York, Brodovitch was one of the pioneers of graphic design in the twentieth century. Brodovitch was Art Director of Harper''''s Bazaar for over two ...
Folds are currently in a rising moment and this book teaches how to manipulate and finish them in order to obtain that personal touch so crucial in the world and business of fashion. Couture Unfolded is a most complete sourcebook of folding finishes through simple illustrations and detailed instructions.
This volume, based on rarely seen Russian archives, traces the history of the silent film poster in Russia, starting with a poster designed by Paul Assaturov (\''Stenka Razin\'', 1908) in the style of ancient naive Russian imagery to the latest advertise- ment for a silent movie by Yuri Pimenov from ...
Kniha Interior Design Inspirations je obrazom súčasnej doby, reflektuje jej ducha i kultúrne premeny spoločnosti. Sprevádza čitateľa interiérmi celého sveta v snahe inšpirovať ho pri tvorbe vlastného príbytku. S týmto cieľom prináša pohľad na tradičné koncepty, ale aj na posledné trendy v interiérovom ...
From the Sack to the Sari, each dress makes a powerful statement about the woman who wears it. Inspired by the Eleanor Estes\'' children\''s classic The Hundred Dresses, Erin McKean\''s classic-to-be by the same title, with chic illustrations by Donna Mehalko, is a definitive and witty look at what one ...
This beautiful craft book is a contemporary collection of more than 30 must-make projects that ooze style and personality. Kate''s smart ideas are complemented with friendly instructions and handy tips to guide you, so that you achieve great results every time. It is divided into 3 sections, so that ...
The French have a legendary sense of style. French Home explores the elements that combine to create spaces that have an identifiably French feel; showing the architectural details that enhance the framework of each room, the textures and the colour palette that flatter various styles of furniture, and ...
This book presents a colorful selection of the most unique bars, cafes, and restaurants in the world, from rustic to postmodern. It aims above all to inspire you and encourage you to go out.
Interactive advertising and new media have come a long way from simple pop-up ads and banners. Among the winners in this year’s 2005 One Show Interactive Awards, you’ll find work that inspires, entertains, and continually pushes the boundary between the real and virtual realms. One Show Interactive, ...
This book marries Stafford Cliff\''s unerring eye with the remarkable photography of Gilles de Chabaneix to present a marvellous portrait of the delights of living alfresco around the world.
"Ornamentation is a modus operandi for communication, for providing dimension, texture, pattern, depth, and spirit—it is a way to liven up space, to create complementary conditions, to move the eye and break up surfaces, to bring illusion or entropy, to embellish and give richness to surfaces and materials ...
This book is packed with fill-in inspirational grids and patterns, providing all the tools needed to create a riot of geometric and free-flowing designs, from a robot workshop to a city of 3-D skyscrapers. There are grids with spirals, grids with spots, cross-hatches, triangles, letter-shapes, blobs ...
A meticulously selected collection of home interiors, focused on the materials and spatial configurations implemented to enhance illuminance and well-being in the private environment. Fully illustrated with color photographs and explained by exhaustive technical documentation, ground plans and sketches, ...
The Best of Business Card Design series features an innovative collection of the most current and best work by top designers worldwide. The "go-to" sourcebook for business card design inspiration, this volume contains no text—other than design credits—which provides for pages packed with business cards, ...
