Art Design

Renowned designer and professional hell-raiser James Victore wants to drag you off your couch and throw you headfirst into a life of bold creativity. He'll guide you through all the twists, trials, and triumphs of starting your creative career, from finding your voice to picking the right moment to start a project (hint: It's now).

He's been called "America's greatest living tailor" and "the most interesting man in the world." Now, for the first time, Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield tells his whole, incredible life story. Taken from his Czechoslovakian home at age 15 and transported to the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz with his family, Greenfield came face-to-face with "Angel of Death" Dr. Joseph Mengele and was divided forever from his parents, sisters, and baby brother. In haunting, powerful prose, Greenfield remembers his desperation and fear as a teenager alone in the death camp.

Step into a world where every petal and leaf is a testament to beauty and grace. "Floral Splendor" is not just an eBook—it's an immersive journey into the heart of botanical artistry, tailored specifically for the enchanted world of wedding florals. Imagine the gasp and joy your meticulously chosen blossoms will evoke, as they tell a story of love, tradition, and personal expression on the most magical day of your life. This masterful guide opens with "The Allure of Personalized Wedding Florals," setting the stage for what's to be a transformative exploration of the emotional resonance ...

"The Art of Living Small" is your ticket to a life of simplicity, sustainability, and intentional living. With this essential guide, say goodbye to clutter and hello to a beautifully organized and eco-conscious home. Transform your home into a functional and stylish space Enjoy the benefits of living with less and discover the joy of minimalism Change your mindset and embrace a more intentional, purposeful life What You'll Learn: Smart Design Strategies: Make the most of your space with creative design tips Effective Storage Solutions: Conquer clutter and keep your home organized ...

Finally, we are learning that simplicity equals sanity. We’re rebelling against technology that’s too complicated, DVD players with too many menus, and software accompanied by 75-megabyte “read me” manuals. The iPod’s clean gadgetry has made simplicity hip. But sometimes we find ourselves caught up in the simplicity paradox: we want something that’s simple and easy to use, but also does all the complex things we might ever want it to do.

El diseño no tiene por qué ser complicado, por eso esta guía de diseño centrado en el ser humano muestra que la usabilidad es tan importante como la estética. Incluso los más inteligentes pueden sentirse ineptos al no saber qué interruptor de la luz o del horno hay que encender, o si hay que empujar, tirar o deslizar una puerta. La culpa, argumenta este ingenioso —incluso liberador— libro, no la tenemos nosotros, sino el diseño de productos que ignora las necesidades de los usuarios y los principios de la psicología cognitiva.

"The Art of War," written more than two thousand years ago, is a classic treatise on military strategy. Its principles have been applied to various fields beyond warfare, including business and management. Yet, the timeless lessons from Sun Tzu's incomparable work are rarely discussed in terms of the dynamic world of print-on-demand (POD) and e-commerce. That all changes today. A powerful, compelling, and first-of-its-kind work for ecommerce and print-on-demand professionals, "How to Use the Art of War to Succeed in E-Commerce and Print-on-Demand" is an indispensable resource, meticulously ...

Step into the serene world of "The Art of Less," where the quiet hum of creativity whispers the profound truth of simplicity. This transformative eBook invites you to embark on a journey of artistic decluttering, unraveling the complexities that shroud the true essence of creativity. Let the chapters become your stepping stones along the path toward a minimalist lexicon, where every word, every stroke, and every silence speaks volumes. Begin your odyssey with the origins and philosophies that have shaped minimalist creativity throughout time. Uncover the psychological underpinnings that ...

Dive into the world of gemstone engraving and etching with Crafting Brilliance, an eBook dedicated to the shimmering, elusive art of transforming raw stones into masterpieces of design and craftsmanship. This book provides a comprehensive journey through this magnificent artistry, offering the knowledge and insight required to fully explore your creativity. Starting from foundations in gemstone engraving and etching history, this book offers an illuminating exploration not just of the breathtaking products of these crafts, but also the processes that enable their creation. Readers will ...

Unlock The Magic of Projection Mapping Turn any surface into a dynamic, immersive canvas. Whether you're an artist, designer, event producer, or simply a tech enthusiast, this comprehensive guide will take you from beginner to expert, covering everything from fundamental concepts to advanced techniques and real-world applications. Inside, you'll learn: ✔ How projection mapping works and what makes it di erent. ✔ Essential hardware and software—from budget-friendly to professional tools. ✔ Step-by-step project execution, including setup, calibration, and troubleshooting. ✔ Creative...

Carrie Bradshaw’s pairing of a tutu with a tank top is one of the most iconic outfits ever seen on television—and a look that turned avant-garde New York designer and stylist Patricia Field into a household name. But before she was crowned the fairy godmother of haute couture, Field was the owner of the longtime East Village emporium Pat Field, a haven for drag queens, club kids, starving artists, NYU freshmen, and creative visionaries alike.

In this utterly charming volume, Stephen Fry excavates his epic collection of neckties and shares the stories behind them. From the traditional "egg and bacon" colors of the Marylebone Cricket Club to the exuberant Dalmatian pattern of a 1980s Nicole Miller design, each tie tells a story.

Step into the verdant world of "Green Palette," where the small but mighty microgreens elevate culinary artistry to exquisite new heights. This luscious eBook is a treasure trove for food enthusiasts, aspiring chefs, and artistic souls seeking to harness the vibrant power of these diminutive greens. Embark on a flavorful journey with an introduction that examines the decorative and gustatory roles of microgreens, tracing their historical roots and exploring their aesthetic allure. Delight in the vibrant chapters that guide you through the selection process, considering taste profiles, ...

Why does fashion hold so much power over us? Most of us care about how we dress and how we present ourselves. Style offers clues about everything from class to which in-group we belong to. Bad Feminist for fashion, Dress Code takes aim at the institutions within the fashion industry while reminding us of the importance of dress and what it means for self-presentation. Everything—from societal changes to the progress (or lack thereof) of women’s rights to the hidden motivations behind what we choose to wear to align ourselves with a particular social group—can be tracked through clothing.

New! Updated Edition! Updated edition published 3/27/2023. This is a book for dog trainers, other dog professionals, and dog owners. Intended to educate and entertain, it covers the many aspects of living with, training, and understanding dogs. It is philosophical in voice and versatile as a resource. This book is part chronicle, part laughable musings, and part practical edification about dog training and canine behavior. It will explore the intersections of experience and spirit, training mechanics and mindfulness. It includes: • The theory of positive training • The alpha theory • ...

Responding to many recent calls for redress and restitution, Richardson summarises the historical and current situation and attributes its problematics to the fact that theorists and historians have taken the concept art as a generic that includes both design and craft - which are actually and validly distinguishable from art by application of the concept function/al-or else ignored the two entirely.

Best-selling authors and business experts Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O'Connell contend that most companies, both digital and brick-and-mortar, B2B or B2C, are not designed for service - to provide an experience that matches a customer's expectations with every interaction and serves the company's needs. When customers have more choices than ever before, study after study reveals that it's the experience that makes the difference.

Instructive as it is innovative, Unlabel will empower you to channel your creativity, find the courage to defy convention, and summon the confidence to act and compete in any environment. This blueprint will teach you how to grow both creatively and commercially by testing your personal brand against the principles of the Authenticity Formula. Marc Eckō shares the bruising mistakes and remarkable triumphs that reveal the truth behind his success, growing from a misfit kid airbrushing T-shirts in his parents' garage to the bold creator of two hugely successful branded platforms.

Amidst the waking nightmares of today, the solace of goth looms from behind the shadows to soothe our morbid anxieties. Permeating pop culture at every level - fashion, music, film, beauty - what was once the preserve of the hooded misfit, has now seeped into the mainstream. Which can only mean one thing: must be the season of the witch. To further inspire and illuminate the darkness, interspersed throughout we hear from notable goths and goth coded people like Anjelica Huston, Aryuna Tardis, Christina Ricci, Michèle Lamy, and Simone Rocha on what this eldritch culture means to them.

We are living through a global catastrophe. Buildings affect how we feel, moment by moment, day by day. They have the power to lift us up and make us feel awestruck, playful, safe, and inspired, just as they can make us feel alienated and sad. But many of the places where we live, work, learn, and heal have become monotonous and disposable. We’re surrounded by cheap, boring buildings that make people stressed, sick, and unhappy. In short, much of our world has been crafted in a way that is hostile to human experience.