Thinking 3D - Books, Images and Ideas from Leonardo to the Present by Daryl Green; Laura Moretti
$94.99 AUD
Category: Design
During the Renaissance, artists and illustrators developed the representation of truthful three-dimensional forms into a highly skilled art. As reliable illustrations of three-dimensional subjects became more prevalent, they also influenced the ways in which disciplines developed: architecture could be ...Show more
History of Modern Design Third Edition by David Raizman
$99.99 AUD
Category: Design
This unparalleled and wide-ranging book surveys the history of applied arts and industrial design from the eighteenth century to the present day, exploring the dynamic relationship between design and manufacturing, and the technological, social and commercial contexts in which this relationship has deve ...Show more
From Type to Logo: The best logotypes from around the world by Victionary
$70.00 AUD
Category: Design
When it comes to building a brand, logo design is often one of the first few important steps in the creative journey. With so much more competition to contend with today, how can designers help start-ups and evolving brands put their best foot forward visually? A key branding element used by many of the ...Show more
Mid-Century Modern Design - A Complete Sourcebook by Dominic Bradbury
$80.00 AUD
Category: Design
A definitive survey of mid-century modern design and architecture in an accessible compact edition, this book offers a rich overview of one of the most popular, collectable, and dynamic periods of design. With rich and diverse examples of everything from furniture and lighting to ceramics and textiles t ...Show more
New York Art Deco - Birds, Beasts and Blooms by Eric P. Nash (Introduction by); Andrew Garn (Photographer)
$85.00 AUD
Category: Design
The definitive book on New York Deco, from the smallest of details to the grandest of buildings. New York City, arguably the world's Art Deco capital, is well known for its striking and still iconic towers that were early expressions of the style writ large--most famously the Empire State and Chrysl ...Show more
The V&A Sourcebook of Pattern and Ornament by Amelia Calver
$80.00 AUD
Category: Design
The wealth of surface pattern and three-dimensional ornamentation in the many objects that enrich our lives is testament to the inventiveness of designers and craftspeople around the globe and throughout history. This richly illustrated, easy-to-navigate sourcebook presents more than 1,000 historic and ...Show more
Engineering in Plain Sight: An Illustrated Field Guide to the Constructed Environment by Grady Hillhouse
$100.00 AUD
Category: Design
Engineering in Plain Sight is a beautifully illustrated field guide with accessible explanations to nearly every part of the constructed world around us. Author Grady Hillhouse is the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Practical Engineering (2.7 million subscribers!) and this book is essentially ...Show more
Re-Envisioning Japan - Meiji Fine Art Textiles by John E. Vollmer
$135.00 AUD
Category: Design
"Re-envisioning Japan" is the first truly comprehensive book on Japanese export textiles of the Meiji period (1868 1912), featuring stunning examples from all over the country. Lavishly illustrated, the book features fabrics that explore the craftsmanship and remarkable talent of Meiji artists and artis ...Show more
The Touch - Understanding the Essentials of Haptic Design by Kinfolk (Editor); Norm Architects (Editor)
$99.50 AUD
Category: Design
It is often said that beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. In The Touch, Kinfolk and Norm Architects present an alternative: that good design is not only visually appealing-it engages all of the human senses. What do a museum in Marrakech, a mid-century apartment in Berlin, and a graveyard north of ...Show more
New Retro: Graphics & Logos in Retro Style by Victionary
$59.99 AUD
Category: Design
There is something distinctly compelling about the vintage aesthetic. Brimming with charm and character, it often tells stories of a colourful past and showcases a level of craftsmanship that many creatives today still aspire to emulate. Retro designs also emanate a sense of comfort and warmth that is t ...Show more
Logo, revised edition by Michael Evamy
$59.99 AUD
Category: Design
"A logo should be distinctive, memorable and clear. To be great, it should do those things better than the rest." - Michael Evamy This bestselling branding bible has provided graphic designers with an indispensable reference source for over a decade. Logo is now getting a revamp with the addition of ove ...Show more
World Wonders - 50 of the World's Most Iconic Structures by Michał Gaszyński
$39.99 AUD
Category: Design
Explore constructions and structures that shaped our world and learn their hidden secrets. World Wonders presents the greatest architectural achievements in human history. Each building analysed by the author is illustrated with its plans, maps and architectural details. Everything enriched with intrigu ...Show more