design

Learn the role that energy plays in Disney rides like the Mad Tea Party and Epcot's Test Track. Discover how Disney Imagineers use fluids when constructing theme park rides, such as The Seas With Nemo and Friends, and Grizzly River Run. Explains fluid dynamics and how it affects the way fluids behave and move.

Examines the design principles of balance, proportion and scale, harmony, rhythm and emphasis, and explains how to use them to achieve the results you want.

Provides a new way of looking at the things we use and the spaces we inhabit.

A study of Notan--a guiding principle of Eastern art and design which focuses on the interaction between positive and negative space--presenting six problems of progressive difficulty that demonstrate Notan's practical applications.

Simple text and photographs introduce how different cultures use colors to decorate and to celebrate.

"Focusing on what designers do when they design, [this book] is structured around a series of in-depth case studies of . . . designers at work, interwoven with overviews and analyses. The range covered reflects the breadth of design, from hardware and software design, to architecture and Formula One. The book offers . . . insights and understanding of design thinking, based on evidence from observation and investigation of design practice"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to engineering, and tells the stories of a selection of engineering feats and failures, including the Sydney Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and many others.

This instructive art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original drawings. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they learn techniques including perspective, shading, shadowing, and more.

Examines the design elements of color, line, shape, form, pattern, and texture in various design disciplines, and explains how to use them to achieve the results you want.