design

French Accents: Farmhouse French Style For Today’s Home

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 …

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Survey of Historic Costume: A History of Western Dress

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Fashion Sketchbook

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 …

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The Non-Designer’s Design Book (3rd Edition)

A lot has happened in the world of digital design since the first edition of this title was published, but one thing remains true: There is an ever-growing number of people attempting to design pages with no formal training. This book is the one place they can turn to find quick, non-intimidating, excellent design …

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Shaping Space: The Dynamics of Three-Dimensional Design

As an introductory guide to three-dimensional design and sculpture, SHAPING SPACE offers an engaging, in-depth exploration of aesthetic and practical considerations of working three-dimensionally. By presenting both conventional artistic wisdom and new approaches that stretch and transcend the old definitions of what can and should happen in a work of art, SHAPING SPACE challenges students to encounter ideas …

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Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers

It is impossible to have good designs without having accurate quality construction skills. Professional Sewing Techniques for Designers is an up-to-date sewing guide that teaches fashion design students the skills they will need to execute their original designs in a professional environment. Each chapter covers a particular theme, such as collars, and reflects the order of assembly of …

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