Design (Art / Graphics) (109)

Living Colours

ISBN: 9788419220370

Authors: Silvia Botti, Massimo Caiazzo    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

How do we learn to speak the language of colours? How do we move with ease and confidence through a maze of infinite possibilities? How do we create a colourful...


How do we learn to speak the language of colours? How do we move with ease and confidence through a maze of infinite possibilities? How do we create a colourful, harmonious and beautiful home? In answering these questions, this book provides technical tools, simple rules and practical advice about how we can use colour decoratively and effectively in our own homes, bearing in mind the different variables to be taken into account, which are presented in an easy-to-read and understandable way. It explores the many facets of colour theory and the secret lives of colours, taking the reader on a kaleidoscopic journey through the amazing world of colours, their origins and their idiosyncrasies. We learn why colour grabs our attention and fascinates us to the point of seduction. We are shown how colour influences the way we perceive spaces, how to handle colour combinations, how to balance colour and light, and the relationship between people and colours throughout history. Ultimately this penetrating book on the interaction of colours and the human experience of them makes clear how adding colour to the environments in which we live can be a momentous gesture of consciousness and freedom, an act of love towards ourselves and the people we care about.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 192


Dimensions: 15 x 21 mm


Publication Date: 31-07-2023


$49.99
DUE > 30th Nov 2023
Japanese Tattoos

ISBN: 9788416851966

Author: Yori Moriarty    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

The intimate relationship of Japanese tattooing with the dark world of the yakuza has helped cover this form of artistic expression with an aura of mystery. But...


The intimate relationship of Japanese tattooing with the dark world of the yakuza has helped cover this form of artistic expression with an aura of mystery. But the culture of irezumi is deep and rich in meanings, shapes and motifs that have gone from color woodblock prints to being applied to the skin to beautify and protect their bearers. This book reveals the meaning and the secrets behind the most significant motifs from traditional Japanese tattooing-such as mythological and supernatural creatures, animals, Buddhist deities, flowers and historical characters-and turns this art form into a path toward personal knowledge and individual expression. Readers will discover the origin and meaning of each visual representation of the most frequent themes in this art form. Irezumi itai begins with a brief review of the history of Japanese tattoo art and then examines each subject (water, mythological animals, real animals, mythological characters, historical characters, flowers, shunga and yokai) through images and descriptive texts; it also includes a gallery of original designs by the author and a glossary.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 16.5 x 23.5 mm


Publication Date: 20-11-2018


$65.00
400 Years of Travel Diaries : The Art of Sketching

ISBN: 9788416851935

Author: Pascale Argod    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

Caught between travel guides and artists' books, the travel diary has swung between a journalistic documentary style and visual expression. It is a literary and...


Caught between travel guides and artists' books, the travel diary has swung between a journalistic documentary style and visual expression. It is a literary and artistic genre that is composite and plural, heterogeneous and subjective. This book illustrates the great scientific and journalistic adventures in history, from the Egyptian campaign to the war in Iraq, while describing the artistic techniques and contemporary trends in travel sketchbooks. It also explores more intimate territories, capturing the essence of our world to preserving the remembrances. Between text and image, this stunning collection travels through the centuries revealing the most beautiful pages of a very human adventure. The book ends with a complete overview of the different genres (from the educational trip to reportage) and types of travel diaries (from sketchbooks to audiovisual works), as well as the very diverse techniques used by different artists (from pencil work to the graphic arts and mixed techniques). As memories of other places, travel notebooks chronicle the experience of getting to know the place we visit and ourselves. They have been companions of artists from Durer to Philip Delord, going through the orientalists and explorers. AUTHOR: Pascale Argod, who holds a PhD in information and communication sciences, is lecturer at the Bordeaux University. As member of a research group on cultural and visual studies, she does research on travel sketchbooks and travel diaries and holds a blog on the topic


Bind: hardback


Dimensions: 22 x 24 mm


Publication Date: 29-03-2019


$75.00
Barcelona - Original: The Sketching Lover's Companion

ISBN: 9788416504121

Author: Lapin    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

French artist Lapin can be defined as a mobile illustrator who carries his sketchbook and his compact sketching gear to the street, to the bar, to the metro, to...


French artist Lapin can be defined as a mobile illustrator who carries his sketchbook and his compact sketching gear to the street, to the bar, to the metro, to Tokyo, or New York. Sometimes funny, sometimes elegant, always virtuosically drawn, this annotated travel journal offers a portrait of his adopted home city, Barcelona.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 120


Dimensions: 210 x 150 mm


Publication Date: 29-11-2016


$49.99
Jewellery Illustration and Design : Techniques for Achieving Professional Results

ISBN: 9788416851577

Authors: Manuela Brambatti, Cosimo Vinci    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

This book analyzes the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewelry. The relationships of volume, balance between full and empty, trea...


This book analyzes the fundamental aspects of graphically depicting a wide variety of jewelry. The relationships of volume, balance between full and empty, treatment of metal surfaces, warm and cool materials and the relationship between the support and the stone are explained in depth along with ways to illuminate jewelry, treatment of light and chiaroscuro play to add depth. The book begins with simple geometric structures and moves on to explore more complex forms through a range of distortions and multiplications. The goal is not to show finished pieces of jewelry but to provide the tools that will enable readers to acquire a work method that allows them to represent their ideas effectively. From orthogonal and axonometric projections to techniques (watercolor, tempera, ink, mixed technique) and different possible supports, readers will find a source of inspiration for developing their own designs. Rings, tiaras, precious stones, bracelets and chains) are graphically represented in this book as if they were real, along with effects such as depth, gloss and transparency.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 208


Dimensions: 210 x 300 mm


Publication Date: 17-10-2018


$79.99
The Art of Luxury

ISBN: 9780764367441

Author: Steve Huyton    Publisher: Schiffer Books

Luxury is defined in this stylish look at over 70 examples of ultra-high-end architecture, automobiles, timepieces, and lifestyle products. In this collection ...


Luxury is defined in this stylish look at over 70 examples of ultra-high-end architecture, automobiles, timepieces, and lifestyle products. In this collection of all-new objects of desire, nearly 300 images showcase the talents of some of the world's most creative designers―some instantly recognizable, others up and coming: • Maserati • Aston Martin • Jaeger-LeCoultre • Ralph Lauren Timepieces • Coates Design • House + House Stunning photos range from "machines for living," such as highly engineered houses, cars, and watches, to fine household objects, electronics, and appliances, all accompanied by information about the concept and brand. From electric hypercars to a showstopping glass pool table and a Ferrari-engine-inspired espresso machine, these pristine objects exist in a rarefied realm, offering their owners the ultimate in comfort, performance, and aesthetic pleasure.


Bind: hardback


Pages: 288


Dimensions: 229 x 304 mm


Publication Date: 28-04-2024


$135.00
DUE > 31st Jul 2024
Fashion Patternmaking Techniques Haute Couture Vol 2

ISBN: 9788417412388

Author: Antonio Donnanno    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

High fashion unquestionably goes hand-in-hand with sarto- rial and stylistic perfection. A driving force behind the entire fashion and garment industry, it repr...


High fashion unquestionably goes hand-in-hand with sarto- rial 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 who makes the stylist's ideas a reality. In this richly illustrated new volume from the Fashion Patternmaking series, the prolific author Antonio Donnanno describes the methods and techniques used in high-fashion for making drapes, frills and flounces, collars, necklines and sleeves, and trousers and skirts, in a detailed, understandable and step-by-step way. This publication com- pletes the series in high-fashion patternmaking, which started with volume 1 and which focused on draping techniques and decorations.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 256


Dimensions: 210 x 295 mm


Publication Date: 30-04-2020


$89.99
Optimum Type

ISBN: 9788417656249

Author: Wang Shaoqiang    Publisher: Promo Press

When we read, our brain is decoding a series of abstract symbols and synthesizing the results into complex ideas. Really, then, we see before we read. We recogn...


When we read, our brain is decoding a series of abstract symbols and synthesizing the results into complex ideas. Really, then, we see before we read. We recognize the character of a word before we ascertain its meaning. A tailor-made creative type takes advantage of this effect to visualize a specific brand, deliver its image and message and make it stand out among the crowd. To create an optimum type, a designer must understand the brand's philosophy, communicate with the client, feel with his empathy, and achieve a perfect solution with his professional skills. This publication features over a hundred custom types created by designers and agencies within diverse cultural contexts. Readers of this book will learn lessons from these creatives' work processes and be inspired to design types that satisfy their clients and wow their viewers.


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 210 x 285 mm


Publication Date: 30-04-2020


$120.00
Pattern Euphoria

ISBN: 9788417412722

Author: Wang Shaoqiang    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

The delightful patterns collected in this book, which have been created by talented designers from all over the world, are inspired by botanic shapes, the anima...


The delightful 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 in the field, and it includes interviews in which a selection of professionals share their design philosophy and work process. It focuses especially on home interiors, textiles, wallpaper, home accessories and fashion. Whether they are vibrant blooms or dazzling triangles, and whether they have a clean Scandinavian air or a delicate Japanese touch, the irresistible designs contained in this collection will offer the reader endless delight and heaps of inspiration for decoration and fashion fans and professionals.


Bind: paperback


Pages: 240


Dimensions: 210 x 285 mm


Publication Date: 06-05-2020


$80.00
New Structural Packaging : Gold

ISBN: 9788417412494

Author: Josep Garrofe    Publisher: Promo Press / Hoaki

Great package design has magic qualities. It grabs our attention with its genuine materials, shapes and colours and, even if we are sturdy enough to resist temp...


Great package design has magic qualities. It grabs our attention with its genuine materials, shapes and colours and, even if we are sturdy enough to resist temptation, the brand - and the product - will be imprinted in our memory. Beautiful packaging is the promise of a great delivery and also, in itself, a bonus present. But really beautiful things are also functional. The best packaging design will be always connected with the product, conveying the character of what it contains. Conceived by the creative minds behind the renowned studio Garrofe in Barcelona, the more than 140 designs displayed in Structural Packaging GOLD reveal the incredible possibilities that this particular discipline may offer.


Pages: 408


Dimensions: 180 x 200 mm


Publication Date: 08-05-2020


$95.00
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