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Conundrum is a mind-stretch. Encrypting idioms into their typographic equivalents, Harry enlivens our everyday language and challenges readers to see that "time after time after time" or, at least, "more often than not" "the writing is on the wall." For fans of word puzzles, sudoku, crosswords, and all manner of mind games, Conundrum offers an artfully packaged, cleverly designed new challenge. Drawing upon, literally in this case, graphic puzzles...
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"Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design" by Edward Godfrey. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices....
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Mediante un diseño responsable centrado en las personas y orientado hacia valores de carácter social, el diseño para la innovación social ha dado lugar a la configuración de sólidas plataformas de emprendimiento para cientos de diseñadores profesionales, que reclaman un lugar en los sectores productivos de la ciudad y el reconocimiento de nuevas prácticas colectivas de diseño como una alternativa válida de participación social y desarrollo...
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While preparing The Hollywood Glamour Exhibition at the Smithsonian, costume conservator Sylvia Early discovers another name beneath a label and unearths the story of Zora Hough, a talented young seamstress who left her poverty-stricken life in 1924 Jazz Age Seattle behind to realize her dreams of becoming a designer.
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Art and culture journalist Stacie Stukin takesan all-encompassing look into the ethos and inspiration of the famed interior design duo Adam Blackman and David Cruz, known for their quirky, daring style, which has drawn in celebrities and tastemakers worldwide.
Foreword by Emmy Award–Winner Ryan Murphy
With a keen eye for evocative design, Adam Blackman and David Cruz have been delighting audiences in their Blackman Cruz showroom with...
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Tener un buen producto es grandioso pero, en el competitivo mundo de hoy, eso no es suficiente. El empaque, en cualquiera de sus múltiples presentaciones, asume el poderoso papel de puente e intérprete entre el productor y el consumidor y con un maravilloso juego de formas, tamaños, materiales y colores busca realizar esa natural comunicación. Este manual no trata de diseño gráfico sino que pretende señalar las pautas que hacen posible que...
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“Henry Dreyfuss: Designing for People” reveals the work of Dreyfuss's talented, hand-picked staff and explores how together they influenced nearly a century of industrial design. With his wife as business partner, he orchestrated a firm that created some of the 20th century's most iconic designs, including the luxury 20th Century Limited train; the interior for Eisenhower's Air Force One; the Princess telephone; and John Deere's Gator utility...
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From the simplest herb wreath to more extravagant succulent designs, the strong outlines and shapes of these living wreaths have great visual impact. Bernhisel-Robinson uses step-by-step instructions, an encouraging voice, and gorgeous photographs illustrating her techniques to teach how to make not just a wreath but a modern garden in miniature that changes to become even more beautiful as the plants mature. Includes echeveria, hens and chicks, cactus,...
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Although grid systems are the foundation for almost all typographic design, they are often associated with rigid, formulaic solutions. However, the belief that all great design is nonetheless based on grid systems (even if only subverted ones) suggests that few designers truly understand the complexities and potential riches of grid composition.
12) Martín
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Los rayos del sol han bañado alegremente las tierras de cultivo de este pequeño poblado por siempre. La gente gustosa día a día se levanta para ir a laborar a sus parcelas, ellos saben que la tierra es generosa y que tarde o temprano dará sus frutos. Es común escuchar en los amaneceres el clásico kikiriki del gallo y más tarde el ruidoso "chaca chaca" del tren aproximarse a la estación ferroviaria que se encuentra a un lado de la escuela...
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Typography is your design's voice and the most powerful tool you have to communicate with your readers. Learn how to wield type with care and wit: how to evaluate typefaces, consider technical constraints, create flexible typographic systems, and put together your own collection of favorite faces.
Jason Santa Maria wants you to see type beyond code or flourishes. You'll discover how typography shapes the way we read and how you can adapt the craft's...
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Universal Graphic Design Principles: The Power of Visual Communication Unlock the Art and Science of Compelling Visual Communication!Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the world of graphic design, where creativity meets strategy and aesthetics transform into impact? "Universal Graphic Design Principles" is your passport to this dynamic realm, a comprehensive guide meticulously crafted to empower both aspiring designers and seasoned...
15) Webfont Handbook
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There's more to choosing a webfont than aesthetics-rendering, language support, hosting, and licensing are equally crucial to communicating your message. Think of webfonts as progressive enhancement and learn how to harness CSS and browser features to improve performance. From selection to optimization, Bram Stein's primer shows you how webfonts can make the web a more visually diverse, efficient, and readable environment.
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In the years since publishing the first edition, emotional design has gone from innovative to essential in designers' toolkits. Aarron Walter once again offers wise, inspiring guidance for the principles of designing for humans, and addresses newer challenges that have emerged for web professionals tasked with reaching an ever-shifting audience.
Packed with engaging case studies and psychologically-grounded principles, Designing for Emotion has...
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For the first time in hundreds of years, because of the web, the role of the typographer has changed. We no longer decide; we suggest. We no longer simply choose typefaces, font sizes, line spacing, and margins; we prepare and instruct text to make those choices for itself. In this book, Tim Brown illuminates the complex, beautiful world of typesetting-arguably the most important part of typography because it forms the backbone of the reading experience-and...
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Imagine a world where everyone can experience the full potential of digital spaces, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This comprehensive guide serves as your roadmap to creating more inclusive and accessible user experiences that cater to a diverse audience. By embracing the principles of accessible UX design, you'll not only be making a positive impact on the lives of countless users, but also broadening the reach and appeal of your...
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“Home Gardener's No-Dig Raised Bed Gardens” is the essential guide to gardening successfully with the minimum amount of digging and weeding. For those without the time or stamina to spend hours maintaining a garden, horticulture experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater show how to make raised beds, build up layers of soil with mushroom compost, cover weeds with mulch, protect plants with nets and plastic, and much more. The text is thoroughly practical...
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Get the Summary of Ingrid Fetell Lee's Joyful in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. In "Joyful," Ingrid Fetell Lee explores the transformative power of color and light on human emotions and behaviors. She recounts how Edi Rama, the former mayor of Tirana, Albania, revitalized the city by painting buildings in bright colors, leading to positive changes in the community. Lee connects this to the universal happiness bright...