How do we see the world around us? The Penguin on Design" series

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Design Elements Form & Space takes an in-depth look at building grids & layouts based on visual language systems & how images text & white space interact on the page. Principles of spatial organization are examined & explored through visual examples accompanied by brief text to keep the content light & simple & content rich. ...

Celebrated designer Debbie Bliss knits the most adorable collection of baby wear ever! This title

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Design Like You Give a Damn" is the first book to gather projects conceived & executed by architects & designers under the aegis of Architecture for Humanity a relief organization dedicated to promoting architectural & design solutions to global social & humanitarian crises. This book showcases about forty projects from the past decade including schemes in Kosovo Afghanistan & Iran with detailed descriptions for each illustrated by stunning colour photographs & architectural drawings." ...

Design Like you Give A Damn [2] is the indispensable handbook for anyone committed to building a better a more sustainable future. With the rise in social demand for recycling programs & sustainable living this second title in the Design Like you Give A Damn repertoire documenting more than 1 00 new projects from around the world tunes into this fever pitch of change. This volume is packed with practical & ingenious design solutions that address the need for basic shelter housing education health care clean water & renewable energy. One-on-one interviews & provocative case studies demonstrate how innovative design is reimagining community & uplifting lives. From swing sets in refugee shelters a co-ed skate-park in war-torn Afghanistan to building material innovations such as smog-eating concrete to innovative public policy that is repainting Brazils urban slums Design Like you Give A Damn [2] serves as a how-to guide for anyone seeking to build change from the ground up. ...

Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on or whether to push pull or slide a door. The fault lies in product design that ignore the needs of users & the principles of cognitive psychology. A bestseller in the United States this bible on the cognitive aspects of design contains examples of both good & bad design & simple rules that designers can use to improve the usability of objects as diverse as cars computers doors & telephones. ...

This third edition of a popular textbook is a concise single-volume introduction to the design of structural elements in concrete steel timber masonry & composites. It provides design principles & guidance in line with both British Standards & Eurocodes current as of late 2007. Topics discussed include the philosophy of design basic structural concepts & material properties. After an introduction & overview of structural design the book is conveniently divided into sections based on British Standards & Eurocodes. ...

A recent survey stated that 52 per cent of embedded projects are late by 4-5 months. This book can help get those projects in on-time with design patterns. The author carefully takes into account the special concerns found in designing & developing embedded applications specifically concurrency communication speed & memory usage. Patterns are given in UML (Unified Modeling Language) with examples including ANSI C for direct & practical application toC code. A basic C knowledge is a prerequisite for the book while UML notation & terminology is included. General C programming books do not include discussion of the constraints found within embedded system design. The practical examples give the reader an understanding of the use of UML & OO (Object Oriented) designs in a resource-limited environment. Also included are two chapters on state machines. The beauty of this book is that it can help you today. Design Patterns within these pages are immediately applicable to your project. It addresses embedded system design concerns such as concurrency communication & memory usage. Examples contain ANSI C for ease of use with C programming code. ...

Its now harder than ever to break into the exclusive fashion industry but this is the guide to tell you how to do it. Discover how to develop a first-rate portfolio & learn everything you need to know to become a professional designer & entrepreneur. Learn how to showcase your talent & make your portfolio stand out in the crowd. Master the art of selling yourself & your work at job interviews while pitching for freelance work & promoting your own business. Design Your Fashion Portfolio provides clear advice & instruction on how to present your work based around key fashion genres including lingerie athletic wear designer & evening wear & discover how layouts art direction & merchandising for each can vary. From developing your graduate thesis to building your first collection perfecting your portfolio to interview techniques & career options to establish yourself as a professional this book is the key to launching your career in fashion. ...

The aim of this experience is to create a fragrance that is not just as unique as you but one that you will love to wear on special occasions. Whether you want to add a bit of spice from the Orient stay chilled with the relaxing notes of amber evoke romance with rose or really hot things up with a heady & stimulating jasmine mix there is something for everyone! Unlike high street fragrances you are given the opportunity to see how your fragrance will wear as the day goes on. The experience starts by an explanation of why these changes happen so that you understand how long certain scents will last. It is then time to start the fun part smelling the 18 amazing blends & creating your signature fragrance! When you have named your beautiful new fragrance you will then choose a bottle to compliment it. Choose from a range of stunning atomisers that will sit proudly on your bathroom shelf or slip into a purse or handbag with ease. Then all thats left to do is show it off to all & sundry! What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
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