design

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.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building fighter jets, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building dams, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges.

Explores the engineering challenges behind building bridges, as well as the creative solutions found to overcome those challenges.

Examines the art and science of design, tracing its evolution from workshops to industrial mass production and showing how design influences the world's environment, economy, and culture.