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The next and equally challenging step is designing a logo that is eye catching, appropriate, and reflective of thebusiness name. Even for the seasoned designer, this is a remarkably difficult task. Logo Savvy helps readers understand how to define the right approach and achieve an innovative and unique solution for both the name and the logo design. Chapters showcase companies whose identities have evolved visually through the introduction of a great name, as well as companies that have developed a visual identity in tandem with a name. Case studies, corresponding side bars, and tips provide designers with the inspiration and tools they need to find the right approach for their own clients.

A visual sourcebook for crafters who will relish the opportunity to have so many images at their fingertips to inspire their own projects. This book is the second volume of Quarry's 1,000 -an eye candy-laden follow-up to the very successful 1,000 Artist Trading Cards. A showcase of stunning jewelry bits and pieces, bling and embellishments will feed the creative appetites of crafters and jewelry makers everywhere. This second craft collection will offer colour, sparkle, texture, dimension, and clever, creative use of materials. One piece of jewelry might have several points of interest to be highlighted: an antique clasp, textured lampwork beads, and intricate knots.

This book will offer designers a vast collection of inspiring and innovative graphic works from the world of music. The main emphasis will be on music graphics including album/CD covers and inside spreads, packaging, posters, and other sales materials from the past decade.Music makes the world go 'round, and great album designs generate sales for the record companies that back the artists. By showing diverse album graphics from the last decade, designers get a glimpse into what can make or break album sales and just how risky the content can be before it goes too far. Many designers hope to break into the music business by way of design, and this collection will offer insight and inspiration for those venturing in. This book will be a compendium of all types of graphically appealing album art, covering all kinds of music and music developers.

The Best of Newspaper Design: 28th Edition, the latest edition in Rockport’s highly respected series, presents the winning entries from the Society for News Design’s 2006 competition. Featuring work selected by a panel of judges from more than 14,000 international publication entries, this inspirational volume sets the bar for excellence in journalistic design. Bold, full-color layouts feature the best-of-the-best in news, features, portfolios, visuals, and more, and each entry is accompanied by insightful commentary on the elements that made the piece a standout winner. Every industry professional aspires to one day see his or her work in this book.

More than 600 office design solutions. Whether a home studio or a corporate office tower, every office space, with its particular function, needs its own specific design solution. Concepts for reception areas, meeting rooms, and work area fill this collection showing new and effective possibilities that accommodate a range of working styles and a variety of workplace cultures. With 1000 color photographs this book can inspire designers, architects and corporate execs to create efficient, motivational, and pleasing work spaces that will make a statement, increase productivity and improve efficiency. In this book, Alex Sanchez, has collected and juxtaposed over 600 different office space design ideas making this one of the most comprehensive collections of office space design images every published. Presented in the “Atlas” format, it is a reference book which all commercial interior designer and space planners will want to own.

Selecting the right color palette for any design project, whether personal or commercial, can make all the difference in getting it right. But choosing the right colors for packages in retail environment competing with thousands of other products, it is especially important to hit the right color note. Unfortunately, for most people choosing colors is not an easy process, but with a little bit of science and some color advice, anyone can make a strong choice. This book will take the 23 adjectives from The Complete Color Harmony and show 10 different packages in a variety of categories in 3 color combinations each for every adjective. The result is 1,035 color/layout variations illustrating how colors are used to great effect in design.

Hotel owners and designers recognize that the range of style options now available to appeal to hotel customers is not only endless but that creativity and distinction in this area of the hotel business is essential to success. Everyday, hotel owners give more and more freedom to today's most recognized architects and designers to create looks that are unique and make a personal statement about the hotel’s clientel. This book, divided into room types such as lobbies, restaurants, bars, lounges, guest rooms, spas and sports facilities, showcases an array of some of the most recently built and inventive hotels in the world. More than 400 international hotels are featured.

Masters of Design: Logos & Identity features the best logo designers from around the world. Each profile delves into the designer’s process, passions, and techniques for successful logos and identities. Hundreds of logos and identities are featured in this inaugural volume of the Masters series, ranging from simple marks to full-scale identity programs. See first-hand how the masters have created the most recognizable and successful logos adorning our landscape. Sean Adams is a partner at AdamsMorioka, Inc. Since cofounding AdamsMorioka in 1994 with Noreen Morioka, Adams has been globally recognized by major design competitions and publications including Communication Arts, STEP inside design, AIGA, Graphis, The Type Directors Club, The British Art Director’s Club, and the New York Art Director’s Club. He is the current National AIGA President.

This collection of the world's best brochure design offers hundreds of ideas, pages of inspiration, and armloads of advice for professional graphic designers and students alike. Using a clean, unfussy presentation, this book is a highly visual collection of ideas for everything from choosing type to photo treatments, and everything in between. Rockport's Best of Brochure Design series is a best seller the world over. This ninth installment, now available in a new paperback format, is much like its predecessors: a stunning collection of work from internationally-acclaimed designers.

Offers an overview of the many facets of graphic design, such as communication theory and why it is important; various types of problems that designers confront on a daily basis; and the considerations that must be made when trying to solve those visual problems.

Featuring work selected by a panel of judges from more than 14,000 international publication entries, this inspirational volume sets the bar for excellence in journalistic design. Bold, full-colour layouts feature the best-of-the-best in news, features, portfolios, visuals, and more, and each entry is accompanied by insightful commentary on the elements that made the piece a standout winner. Every industry professional aspires to one day see his or her work in this book.

The Cardmaker's Workbook is the only book on cardmaking that a crafter will ever need, and is formatted in a sturdy volume that can be kept on the desk and referred to again and again. The book is divided into chapters focusing on composition, colour, theme, construction and inspiration. Instructions are clear and concise, making room for large pictures and multiple variations. It has the look of a designer's notebook with sketches and templates that show different card formats. The designs cover many different styles, from detailed multi-layered beauties to simple cards that can be quickly made and given as a set of stationery.

This book features more than 250 illustrations. Practical exercises will guide you through creative activities focused on contemporary fashion illustration. The exercises include suggestions and tips, and are executed by practicing contemporary illustrators.

This book celebrates the most outstanding editorial design produced in 2005. It is an essential reference tool for all graphic designers, educators, students, and editors. A panel of distinguished judges selected a winner of the magazine of the year competition and gave gold, silver, or merit awards for excellence to the most outstanding entries.

The Contemporary Design Details series takes a highly visual look at architectural design details that are more often dealt with in a technical textbook format. The books take readers on a tour of the best details designed by great architects around the world. The series provides a powerful presentation of the most challenging and evolving architectural and design categories. Sustainable Environments focuses on the type of architectural details in distinctive, sustainable residential spaces. It includes sections on components such as cooling or shading devices, building techniques that create minimal impact on the land, active systems and the use of new sustainable materials as well as those that are salvaged or recyclable. The book presents recent work by architects from around the globe in colour photographs and architectural drawings, and is structured according to categories of architectural detail.

Patios have featured in landscapes for thousands of years, but never have they been more popular than now, as homeowners discover the elegance, long life, and easy maintenance of stone and decorative concrete surfaces. Today's homeowners can build with mosaic tiles just like the ancient Persians, or natural stone like the Greeks, but they can also build amazing patios with coloured, interlocking geometric shapes, or they can stamp or stain poured concrete for truly amazing effects. The Complete Guide to Patios is a comprehensive guide that includes an introduction to the most popular building materials: a fool-proof method for design, planning and layout; detailed step-by-step projects to help readers build any one of 12 different types of patios; instructions for building popular patio accessories and features; and tips for maintaining and repairing all types of patios.

Today's homeowners seek the upscale, premium home styling offered by custom built-in shelving, storage units and cabinetry. Window seats, built-in entertainment centres, library walls, pub bars and kitchen banquettes are just some of the features found in luxury homes. These luxury features are now possible for do-it-yourself enthusiasts, with the help of this innovative book. The Complete Guide to Shelves & Built-ins shows readers how to achieve the finest built-ins by adapting stock cabinets and pre-made shelving to create amazing effects with only the most basic of carpentry skills. Other projects are based on traditional and classic cabinet-making methods. With more than 30 ingenious step-by-step projects, this book will help any homeowners achieve custom built-ins that add function and style to any home decor.

The design bar is at an all-time high for those brave enough to participate in the industry. Today's designers must be clear on all the steps necessary to create work that stands out in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Unfortunately, most design books only focus on type, color, and layout issues. The Design Matters series takes a more in-depth approach, allowing designers to learn not only how to create work that is aesthetically appealing, but also strategy-driven and smart. This book focuses on developing, creating and implementing brochure designs, while others in the series dissect packaging, logos, publications, and letterhead systems. Each book offers all the essential information needed to execute strong designs in concert with beautiful and well-crafted examples, so readers can successfully hit the mark every time.

The Contemporary Design in Details series takes a highly visual look at architectural design details that are more often dealt with in a technical textbook format. The books take readers on a tour of the best details designed by great architects around the world. The series provides a powerful presentation of the most challenging and evolving architectural and design categories. Small Environments focuses on the type of architectural details that make up distinctive residential spaces under 120 square meters. It presents recent work by architects from around the globe in colour photographs and architectural drawings. The book is not simply another compendium of small projects, but is structured according to categories of architectural detail. It includes sections on components essential to the design of small spaces, such as built-in pieces, mobile systems, storage and outdoor rooms.

In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. «Color, Space, and Style» collects the information essential to planning and executing interiors projects of all shapes and sizes, and distils it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry. Section 1, «Fundamentals», provides a step-by-step overview of an interiors project, describing the scope of professional services, the project schedule, and the design and presentation tools used by designers. Section 2, «Space» examines ways of composing rooms as spatial environments while speaking to functional and life-safety concerns. Section 3, «Surface», identifies options in color, material, texture, and pattern, while addressing maintenance and performance issues. Section 4, «Environments», looks at aspects of interior design that help create a specific mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound and smell. Section 5, «Elements», describes the selection and specification of furniture and fixtures, as well as other components essential to an interior environment, such as artwork and accessories. Lastly, section 6, «Resources», gathers a wealth of useful data, from sustainability guidelines to online sources for interiors-related research.

The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments makes it easy to choose and construct today's most popular window treatments — 20 styles of valances, swags, and cornices; 20 styles of curtains and draperies; plus 10 types of window shades. Room photographs show each style in a variety of decorating styles, fabrics, and hardware. Each project has step-by-step instructions from beginning to end: measuring the window, cutting the fabric with confidence, sewing or constructing the project, and installing the treatment the professional way. Over 500 how-to photographs and diagrams make it easy to have professional results. This is the big book of DIY window treatments!

Designers are always looking to give their work the creative edge required to get noticed in a sea of marketing and promotion. To achieve this, they must be market savvy, innovative, and possess up-to-date production know-how. The Little Book of Big Promotions is packed with content that offers creative inspiration. It offers hundreds of design ideas, insight into the creative process and execution, and the tools and information needed to make the right production decisions. Project details are highlighted and descriptive text dissects the essential design elements that make each promotion unique and effective. This book will enable seasoned professionals and less-experienced designers to choose the right options for their job, budget, ability, and the market they are trying to reach.

The lack of a specific contemporary guide to pattern design called for the publication of this volume. It brings together a wide variety of pattern designs and their variations and maps the spectrum of their possible applications, such as wallpaper, furniture, interior design, clothes and more. Featuring work from outstanding pattern designers from around the world, this book celebrates all aspects of pattern design. The text includes detailed insight from the designers and artists featured making this book an in-depth and influential reference for designers and artists working in all mediums.

This is a replete, typography and logo collection, reflecting today’s urban aesthetic. The collection is a tour de force, brimming with individuality and selected from thousands of entries submitted from hundreds of designers worldwide. The content is divided into categories, including typographic, icons, and illustrations, and further classified into categories, like Hip-Hop, Neo-Baroque, kanji, kana, psychedelic, 60s to 70s, corporate, erotic, and other distinct groups. This book features more than 1,000 works and is not only an idea source book, but also is comprehensive in its coverage of typography and design fonts. — Designers featured are from 18 different countries including, Japan, USA, Sweden, Hungary, Germany, Turkey, UK, Austria, Italy, Denmark, Switzerland, Hong Kong, The Netherlands, Ireland, France. Lebanon, Brazil, and Russia — Contains chapter written by Art Director Hitoshi Nagasawa, tracing the development of modern typography and design from the Bauhaus in the 1920s to today