A portfolio is not merely a collective representation of a designer’s passion, skills, and accomplishments. It is also an eye-catching work of art in its own right. My Graphic DNA is a compilation of the portfolios of the best young designers from across the globe. Through the portfolios collected in this volume, these designers showcase their fresh, inventive, and even revolutionary ideas, as well as the new materials and experimental techniques that they deploy in their work. Featuring over one hundred individual design pieces, My Graphic DNA offers both visual delights and practical insights for any designer who is seeking inspiration for his or her own portfolio.

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 215 x 290 mm

Papercraft toys are a unique way of bringing together creative and spatial abilities and of helping children to strengthen their cognitive skills. This book offers children a great selection of some of their favourite animals, such as lions, elephants, or zebras in 20 cut-out templates.The book taps into the fascination that African animals arouse in all children. An ideal book for children and grown-up fans of 3D papercraft alike, and a splendid gift crafted from the highest-quality materials. Patrick Pasques is a well-known children’s and paper craft author. He is also the author of 3D Paper Craft Racing Cars and 3D Paper Craft Robots, both long-time bestsellers.

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Pages: 48

Graffiti writing was born in the streets of Philadelphia in the late 1960s. But it was in New York in the early 1970s that it became a full-fledged urban art, gradually taking over the landscape of the city, from its walls to its subway cars. In these years when this art form was emerging, graffiti pioneers laid its foundations through the constant game they played with the twenty-six letters of the alphabet, which they distorted and highlighted in the tags that they painted on walls. In the first section of this book, Woshe recounts the incredible story of the birth of this culture. He then offers us a detailed examination of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet, their structure and the ways in which graffiti writers have made them evolve. This study is enriched with a wealth of illustrations and examples of the customizations that artists add to their letters. At the end of the volume, ten of the international scene's most talented graffiti creators answer Woshe's questions about matters that include their practice, their relationship with letters and their backgrounds. Interviews to: BATES (Copenhague, Denmark); DARCO (Paris, France); DEMS (Elche, Spain); GESER (Connecticut USA); JURNE (Oakland, CA, USA); LOKISS (Paris, France); SERCH (Zwolle, The Netherlands); SWET (Copenhague, Denmark); SYE (New Yor, NY, USA); ZOER (Grasse, France). This is a writing manual, an inspiring collection of ideas and a beautiful book on the world of graffiti, but above all it is a declaration of love for this culture that mixes urban performance and mastery of letters. It includes a map of New York with the sites where the most important graffiti are located.

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Pages: 240

Dimensions: 216 x 263 mm

Publication Date: 20-04-2019

Antonio Donnanno returns to children’s clothing patterns, expanding on previous work and including numerous new garments to dress kids for any occasion. Once again, this text is the result of attentive studies and ongoing updates to measurements and the changing needs that this industry is known for. The author wanted to create a method similar to that for adults, simple yet precise and clear. All categories of garments which are currently made and sold were the object of close study: from gowns to rompers, skirts to trousers and jumpsuits, casual clothes to carnival costumes. In the words of the author: “Each age range comes with models which combine comfort, beauty and style. I hope this text will help simplify the work of those in this industry or of those who just wish to make garments for their family members.”

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Pages: 232

Dimensions: 210 x 295 mm

Publication Date: 20-02-2018

This activity book combines fun and focus, entertainment, and mindfulness using collage techniques. It includes a brief history of collage and practical tips and ideas on how to cut and paste, draw and paint, and sew and stitch using paper and everyday objects. A whole world to discover!

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Pages: 160

Dimensions: 178 x 228 mm

Publication Date: 23-01-2017

High fashion unquestionably goes hand-in-hand with sartorial and stylistic perfection. A driving force behind the entire fashion and garment industry, it represents the search for new solutions concerning fabrics, style, or patterns. In this context, the patternmaker is an essential figure, bringing the stylist's ideas into reality. In our richly illustrated new volume of the Fashion Patternmaking series, the prolific author Antonio Donnanno, an offspring of a tailor family, patternmaking teacher, and director of a fashion school network, describes in detail the methods and techniques used in high-fashion patternmaking in an understandable and step-by-step way.

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Pages: 256

Dimensions: 210 x 297 mm

Publication Date: 23-01-2017

An exploratory, artistic activity guide based around the infinite possibilities and techniques of collage and mixed media. Through ten different works produced using a wide variety of procedures, the book analyzes the process of creation step by step and offers a list of necessary tools, tips, ideas, and solutions for materials, supports, and finishes. This is a book for art enthusiasts and design professionals who love to experiment with new paths. A special section is devoted to reproduction techniques of finished works by creating small, domestic photographic sets with easy-to-make special lighting effects.

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Pages: 120

Dimensions: 210 x 255 mm

Publication Date: 20-11-2016

In Optical Illusions, lines and graphics are turned into communication weapons. This showcase of the most intriguing and eye-deceiving graphic designs includes waves and mazes formed by simple lines, overlapping images, 3D effects, and anamorphic spatial experiences. The techniques featured trick your eyes and reveal how basic elements can have an impressive visual impact. Designers will be amazed by the examples in this book and in turn gain inspiration for amazing their clients.

Bind: hardback

Pages: 240

Dimensions: 210 x 285 mm

Publication Date: 28-10-2016

The 3rd book in course on pattern design for patternmakers, tailors, garment technologists and designers. Divided into 7 chapters, this volume is dedicated to the study of various types of outerwear for women: jackets, coats, overcoats, and capes. It also includes a chapter on men’s outerwear and an in-depth look at a number of technical forms used in production. Like the two previous books, all patterns are clearly and simply illustrated to provide professionals and students with a comprehensive understanding of patternmaking and to allow anyone using this series to quickly master the interpretation of fashion sketches.

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Pages: 192

Dimensions: 205 x 280 mm

Publication Date: 20-10-2016

This book contains a year’s worth of tips and ideas on learning how to use watercolours and improving your drawing techniques. It discusses issues such as the materials needed for watercolors, the properties of colour, different colour combinations, and the different wet and dry techniques. Featuring many examples and illustrations, as well as clear and informative texts, this volume is an essential tool for anyone who enjoys painting with watercolours. It also contains a chapter on gouache and another on the most common objects of inspiration, including portraits, landscapes, animals, and flowers.

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Pages: 172

Dimensions: 203 x 225 mm

Publication Date: 16-03-2018