Commercial Design
PATTERNS: INSIDE THE DESIGN LIBRARY
Written by Koepke, Peter
An insider's guide to the world's largest archive of patterns and textiles, the source of inspiration for the globe's top designers
HOW TO MAKE IT: 25 MAKERS SHARE THE SECRETS TO BUILDING A CREATIVE BUSINESS
Written by Abbott, Erin Austen
This is the ultimate tell-all, show-all guide to making a living by making things. Featuring 25 profiles of illustrators, jewelry designers, ceramicists, painters, clothing designers, and printmakers, How to Make It provides a behind-the-scenes look at the daily rituals and best practices that keep these creative entrepreneurs on track.
GENSLER RESEARCH CATALOGUE: VOLUME 2
This is the second in Gensler's Research Catalogue series, and the first to be made available for public sale. Volume 1 received significant praise from academic, business, and design audiences - both for the insights it contained and for its design.
WELCOME TO BIG BIBA: INSIDE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STORE IN THE WORLD
Written by Thomas, Steven
Big Biba, the final flowering of Barbara Hulanicki's legendary Biba store in London, was a shop like no other, before or since. It was a fabulous fantasy palace that brought the indulgence of Hollywood to the world of retail.
PACKAGE DESIGN BOOK 4
Good design stands out. Great design is transparent. Whether it is food, drinks, cosmetics, books, or luxury items, successful packaging serves to stir the senses and appeal to our emotions in ways that are as subtle as they are striking. In The Package Design Book 4, TASCHEN celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Pentawards with the stars of the 2015 and 2016 competitions.
CELEBRATION OF BEATRIX POTTER
Written by Potter, Beatrix
2016 marks the 150th birthday of Beatrix Potter, making it the perfect time to pay tribute to the beloved author/illustrator with A Celebration of Beatrix Potter!
JAZZ COVERS
Written by Paulo, Joaquim
Part design history, part trip down musical memory lane, this anthology of jazz album artwork is above all a treasure trove of creative and cultural inspiration. Spanning half a century, it assembles the most daring and dynamic jazz cover designs that helped make and shape not only a musical genre but also a particular way of experiencing life.
YUM-YUM! CREATIVE FOOD AND DRINK BRANDING DESIGN
An excellent resource for designers as well as anyone who loves a good snack, Yum Yum Food Branding demonstrates how the best food branding combines multiple elements of design for delicious results.
WORLD BRANDING: CONCEPT STRATEGY AND DESIGN
This bold and innovative new book examines the phenomenon of branding as corporate strategy. With an introductory essay on the role and philosophy of branding on the international stage, World Branding provides a step-by-step approach for the reader, breaking down the various examples by the elements that make up a brand and familiarizing one with contemporary terms and notions of identity.
LIFESTYLE ILLUSTRATION OF THE 1950S
Written by Carlton Books
An enthralling overview of the astonishing artistic skill of the leading lifestyle illustrators of the period, Lifestyle Illustration of the 1950s reveals the changing social aspirations of the post-war generation and their growing optimism for the future.