Design

Many designers use folding techniques in their work to make three-dimensional forms from two-dimensional sheets of fabric, cardboard, plastic, metal and many other materials. This unique book explains the key techniques of folding, such as pleated surfaces, curved folding and crumpling. An elegant, practical handbook, it covers over 70 techniques explained by clear step-by-step drawings, crease pattern drawings, and specially commissioned photography. This book will be accompanied by a CD containing all the crease pattern drawings.

Mitchell Oakley Smith satiates our desire for chic interiors with this stylish publication showcasing over 65 exemplary residences by Australia and New Zealand's leading designers. From the well-established BKH, Carr Design Group and Hare + Klein, to the innovative Arent & Pyke, Greg Natale Design and Multiplicity, we are taken on a tour of rich textures and vibrant colours. Ranging from coastal retreats and ecologically sustainable farmhouses, to renovated Victorian terraces and contemporary city penthouses, this book demonstr... read more

This comprehensive, landmark book surveys products our society has made since pre-European times. Begining with ingenious Maori tools, traps, lures and more, it moves to pioneer-era inventions, the industrial and agricultural inventions of early entrepreneurs such as Hayes Machinery and the products of the housewife's friends - Shacklock and Fisher & Paykel - to our modern era, with its sophisticated products such as the Yike bike and Formway furniture, products which hold their own in international company. There's insp... read more

As we become only too aware of the damage man has caused to the planet, more of us want to furnish and decorate our homes with products that do not harm the environment. But being sensitive to the environment does not mean you have to sacrifice good design. More and more designers are creating products that are both beautiful and ethical.

1000 New Eco Designs is a showcase of contemporary product design and interior products that are ecologically sound. Informative and visually inspirational, the book acts as a handboo... read more

Design Elements, Form and Space takes an in-depth look at building grids and layouts based on visual language systems and how images, text, and white space interact on the page. Principles of spatial organization are examined and explored through visual examples accompanied by brief text to keep the content light and simple, and content rich.

Type and signage surround us. They are part of our daily lives and the history of whichever city we happen to live in. Whether old or new, each sign has a story to tell. In "Characters", Stephen Banham has meticulously researched the signage and typography of a city to present an exuberant collection of quirky, poignant and often funny stories. They range from how a callout to mend a burnt fuse on a neon sign led to the discovery of over 100 musical instruments hidden away in a train station tower for 50 years to the sign that had ... read more

In Design by Nature: Using Universal Forms and Principles in Design, author Maggie Macnab takes you on an intimate and eclectic journey examining the unending versatility of nature, showing how to uncover nature's ingenuity and use it to create beautiful and compelling designed communications. Written for designers and creative thinkers of all types, this book will guide you through a series of unexpected a-ha! moments that describe relationships among nature, art, science, technology, and design. Through explanation and example, ... read more

Design is all around us, it is impossible to avoid. Everything that surrounds us has been designed - from the paperclip and the iPod, to our homes and the way we live. Design: Intelligence Made Visible is epic, opinionated, comprehensive in scope and forms the definitive statement on design for this century. Written by Stephen Bayley, one of the world's best known commentators on modern culture and Terence Conran, one of the world's leading designers and arbiters of taste, this book pays tribute to the leading names, movements, mat... read more

Fashion consciousness interpreted as modern, ethical living - Eco Design considers every project a life-cycle that has to be well thought out, from production to disposal. This new "green" approach reflects a dynamic lifestyle that imaginatively brings together design, innovation, and the responsible use of resources. The objects and products featured in this book provide attractive solutions for the demands of contemporary life. A wide, fascinating range of unusual possibilities is presented on 352 richly-illustrated pages: ... read more

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The complete guide to buying, renting, surviving and thriving in apartments. More than 200 things you should know - and the developers and real estate agents don't want you to know - about apartment living. Australia is currently going through a major lifestyle shift. The land of the quarter acre block is increasingly becoming a nation of apartment-buyers, renters and dwellers. Young couples and singles are buying apartments as a way of getting a toehold in the market. Empty-nesters are cashing in their suburban palace for a... read more

Design with Japanese Obi illustrates the versatile and dramatic use of the obi, a Japanese kimono sash, in interior design. From table settings to wall art, from bed linens to freestanding sculptures, the obi's use in the home is virtually unlimited. Obis are shown in a variety of settings to demonstrate their many uses in the home.

From the worldwide CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi comes an entertaining, elucidating, and inspiring vision of the rejuvenation of brands through the power of love and the responsibility of business to fulfill one of its key functions: to make the world a better place.

For many people, Scandinavian style conjures up images of pale blond wood and pared-down, clutter-free interiors. In reality, it’s far from minimal. Modern Scandinavian homes are enviably relaxed and welcoming, filled with furniture and objects that are practical, functional and beautiful. Scandinavian design experts Magnus Englund and Chrystina Schmidt, with the help of photographs by Andrew Wood, begin by looking at Elements: wood, glass, textiles, ceramics and so on. The second section, Living, offers an in-depth visual sur... read more

Provence is a garden of earthly delights that provides a constant stream of satisfaction for the senses of sight, scent and taste. "Provencal Escapes" celebrates 22 beautiful homes in the region. Decorative styles differ, varying from the cosy romanticism of restored stone farm buildings to the clean simplicity of pared-down modern style, from the traditional elegance of a small chateau to the intriguing eclecticism of a tiny holiday retreat overlooking the sparkling sea of the Cote d'Azur. But every scheme is coloured by a predomi... read more

Living space is a precious commodity

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Inspirational Ideas for Advertising, Animation and Digital Design Mario Pricken

Design expert Jim Krause, author of the best-selling "Index" series returns with a look at type, one of the most fascinating design topics, with conferences and blogs devoted to type, the subject continues to capture the attention of designers; offering an in-depth examination of the creative and practical issues involved in all of the important areas, such as font anatomy, headlines and body texts. "Type Idea Index" eschews the ponderous style found in other books in favour of a fresh accessible approach.

From the conceptual Read-Unread Bookshelf (which weighs books read against those still to be started) to the multi-function Trick (a unit that transforms from shelf-space into a table and two chairs), this title presents over 200 inventive and experimental book shelving designs in more than 400 colour illustrations.