A new architectural trend has appeared, mobile homes which can be transported, some are built on wheels, turning into rolling houses in the most literal sense of the word. Others can be easily carried on a truck and be moved to the places their owners desire. Tiny houses, of less than 20 m2, where the main space is at the same time kitchen and living room, which tend to have a small loft for the bedroom and where there is no place for things which don´t have an essential use, giving their owner the necessary comfort.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 180 x 230 mm

Publication Date: 16-01-2017

This second volume of Fashion Patternmaking Techniques examines the various procedures for transforming bodices, through dart manipulation as well as studying techniques for creating volumes, draping, and fitted patterns. The book includes techniques for creating patterns for knit fabrics; basic dress blocks and how to adapt these to different fabric patterns and types of garment (for example, maternity dresses); sleeves; basic blocks for men’s vests and jackets; size grading for tops and dresses and the fundamentals of pattern layout. This manual prepares the reader to apply these concepts—along with their own intuition and creativity—to constructing patterns. Antonio Donnanno began his career in his family’s tailoring shop. After majoring in history and philosophy, he focused on teaching costume history and patternmaking techniques. In 1982, he founded the prestigious Euromode School Italia in Bergamo, which soon expanded abroad. He has written dozens of books on fashion and has his own consulting firm, which focuses on patternmaking and business.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 256

Publication Date: 01-03-2015

Through beautiful photos and interviews with designers, this book instroduces the jewelers who have dominated the landscape of jewelry design in recent years. In presenting their creations, which fuse tradition and innovation with fascinating results, this book also paves the way for aspiring jewelry designers and rising stars in the field. This book showcases the works and creations of the leading names in contemporary jewelry design.This book contains a showcase of jewelry design that offers a wide array of examples from the best designers. This work features more than 500 highly illustrative and instructive photographs. This book provides insights into the views, techniques, and creative visions of jewelry designs. Éclat is a great source of inspiration for designers in this field.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 236

Takeout food is a booming business, with more and more restaurants providing not only in-house table service, but also dishes to be eaten elsewhere. However, providing suitable packaging for their food that allows diners to enjoy the restaurant experience at home represents a real challenge, for both restaurants and designers.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 01-06-2017

After the great success of our title Unpack Me! we present this new volume on international packaging design reminding that the presentation and look of a product can instantly upgrade its image and make the difference between a sales hit and a flop. Unpack me again! presents a rich selection of innovative, funny and creative packaging designs through showcasing a wide variety of the best projects by the most advanced, international packaging design studios. The editor Wang Shaoqiang is professor and graduate supervisor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China) and editor of the Design 360 magazine.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 210 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 01-05-2017

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 furniture products made with natural materials as well as using recycling and more environment respecting technologies.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 160

Dimensions: 225 x 265 mm

Publication Date: 01-11-2016

Typography is the art and technique of designing and arranging type, to make texts readable and appealing and therefore a fundamental area of graphic design. "Typography" gathers a selection of the most creative design projects from all over the world ranging from branding, poster and packaging design to space design.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 210 x 285 mm

Publication Date: 01-07-2017

A great mix of colorful, whimsical character designs. A visual celebration of design, process, and imagination, this book showcases character designs sorted by color and interviews with some of the designers about the design processes. The book CD-ROM and provides access to downloadable characters.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 178 x 229 mm

Publication Date: 01-04-2017

New Fashion Illustration is a visually-stunning collection of illustrated art that encapsulates the marriage of imagination and haute couture. The artwork within ranges from fantastical haute couture to the practical and every-day; some rendered in lush watercolor, others in stark black and white, both figurative and abstract, all expressing the same sharp eye for style, design, and aesthetic beauty. It includes advertising, editorial art, and personal work, conceptual designs as well as pieces realized by some of the biggest brands in the world. Features work by 24 artists, including Sara Vera Lecaro, Masaki Mizuno, Nicole Jarecz, David Despau, Ëoldie, and Pippa McManus.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 192

Dimensions: 215 x 255 x 15 mm

Publication Date: 06-03-2017

This book faces the topic of patterns formally in an exhaustive presentation of all kinds of skirts and trousers. The book, divided in 8 clear chapters, starts with an in-depth study on measuring and body-shaping and then on fabric technology and sartorial terminology. It describes a wide range of skirts and trousers, both for women and men, from basic to elaborated ones. This title is addressed to fashion students and professionals. Fashion Patternmaking Techniques is presented in a very clear thematic structure offering an extensive overview on the subject and it is a very good illustration guidance making it a handy tool. In comparison with other titles in the market this one covers patterns both for men and women.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 256

Publication Date: 01-07-2016