design

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The Elements of design

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.

Frank Lloyd Wright

force of nature
2019
Frank Lloyd Wright, born in Wisconsin, is the avatar of American architecture. Both before and after World War I, the boldness and innovation of Wright?s buildings, built largely in the Midwest, established his reputation as a leading architect. As his career progressed, Wright became discouraged with the confinement of cities and moved to develop his ideas for buildings in harmony with the natural world. Today, many years after his death, not only is Wright?s international reputation intact and growing, but buildings are yet being constructed based on his original designs.

Starting a makerspace

2017
At makerspaces, makers of all kinds share tools and knowledge to help each other complete projects. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will learn how to start their own makerspaces. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities.
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Making electric jewelry

2017
Using just a few basic components, it is easy to create customized electric jewelry. Through simple text written to foster creativity and problem solving, students will the art of innovation. Large, colorful images show students how to complete activities.
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All about 3D printing

2017
Explores the fascinating world of 3D printing. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides an inspiring look at this exciting technology.
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Japanese design

art, aesthetics & culture
2014
"Explains how Japanese aesthetics based in fine craftsmanship and simplicity developed"--Amazon.

Careers if you like the arts

Discusses careers in the field of art and design, with information about pay and job prospects, educational requirements, comments from industry insiders, and more.

Picture this

how pictures work
2016
Explores visual perception and composition of images, examining how images engage emotions and how artwork empowers storytelling. Includes creative exercises.

Design Your Life

The Pleasures and Perils Of Everyday Things
2009
A series of irreverent and realistic snapshots about objects and how we interact with them.

Design

the definitive visual history
2015
A photo-illustrated history of design, arranged chronologically from the 1850s to the early twenty-first century.

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