This practical text takes students step-by-step through the pre-production processes of apparel product development: planning, forecasting, fabricating, line development, technical design, pricing, and sourcing. It demonstrates how these processes must be coordinated to get the right product to market, when consumers want it, and at a price they are willing to pay. Now in full color, this 3rd …
Lauren Liess, an interior designer and founder of the popular blog Pure Style Home, fuses her love of design and the great outdoors into all her work. In Habitat: The Field Guide to Decorating, her first book, Lauren invites readers to bring nature inside by mixing the textures of natural elements such as wood and stone with eclectic …
Pret-a-Party: Great Ideas for Good Times and Creative Entertaining
Fashion designer Lela Rose presents an inspiring manifesto for creative and stylish twenty-first-century entertaining. Known for her whimsical fashions, Lela Rose is also a popular and passionate hostess. From the spirited Couples’ Cook-off to a kid-friendly “Primp Your Ride” bike picnic, to an elegant Silver-and-White Christmas dinner, in this book she presents dozens of creative ideas to inspire …
True Woman 201: Interior Design – Ten Elements of Biblical Womanhood (True Woman)
The highly anticipated follow-up to True Woman 101Having a talented designer come in and create a new look for a home is a popular topic of TV reality shows. These shows are a great illustration for the object of this study. The Lord is the ultimate Designer, and He has a divine design for womanhood. …
There’s nothing better than a little “joie de vivre” to brighten up your decor! Filled with gorgeous photography and an abundance of helpful design ideas, this book is guaranteed to bring the cozy comfort of classic French style into your home. Learn how to create an inviting look that will welcome friends and family and help you show …
Survey of Historic Costume, 5th Edition, which now includes a free student Study Guide, presents a thorough overview of Western dress from the ancient world to the trends of today. Each chapter presents social, cross-cultural, environmental, geographic, and artistic influences on clothing. With visuals, illustrated tables, and in-depth discussions, readers come to recognize recurring themes and concepts and …
Creative Haven Nature Mandalas Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books)
An appealing and unique combination of mandala patterns and organic imagery offers hours of imaginative coloring. Thirty-one fanciful designs incorporate dragonflies, daisies, seashells, and other natural motifs into arrangements of leaves, vines, and trees. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Nature Mandalas and other Creative …
Designing for Growth: A Design Thinking Tool Kit for Managers (Columbia Business School Publishing)
Jeanne Liedtka and Tim Ogilvie educate readers in one of the hottest trends in business: “design thinking,” or the ability to turn abstract ideas into practical applications for maximal business growth. Liedtka and Ogilvie cover the mind-set, techniques, and vocabulary of design thinking, unpack the mysterious connection between design and growth, and teach managers in a straightforward way …
Creative Haven In Full Bloom Coloring Book (Creative Haven Coloring Books)
Colorists and gardening enthusiasts will adore these magnified views. Thirty-one accurate illustrations range from sunflowers and marigolds to birds of paradise and oriental lilies. Each design features lovingly detailed petals, buds, stalks, and other minute details. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, In Full Bloom …
Fashion Sketchbook, 6th Edition, demystifies the fashion drawing process with simple, step-by-step directions. Now in full color and completely revised, with updated instructions and images throughout, this introductory text explains how to draw women, men, and children, pose the figure, develop the fashion head and face, sketch accessories, add garment details, and prepare flats and specs. Abling’s …