Design Thinking

New Old catalogue

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Published to tie in with the NEW OLD exhibition at the Design Museum, this book explores the potential for new design to enhance the experience of later life in the future Having more older people in society gives designers a major innovation challenge. From robotic clothing to driverless cars, this book looks at design for identity, community, home, working and mobility as our population ages rapidly Leading designers/ design teams will face the challenge of design for ageing and addresses the stereotypes and stigmas around ageing and the changing representations of older people in media, branding and advertising Pages: 176

Pantone: 35 Inspirational Colour Palettes

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Pantone is the world-renowned authority on colour This handy fan deck takes the guesswork out of using colour in bold and innovative new ways Selected specifically for décor, these palettes are perfect for colour coordinating every room in the house Cards, 37 pages Weight: 260g Dimensions:12.1 x 15.5 x 2.5cm

Quiet London

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Quiet London is a guide to 140 calm and relaxing establishments where you can meet, drink, eat, sleep, read or browse in peace Get away from all the hustle and bustle of city life and discover areas of tranquillity that are full of charm and off the beaten track 144 pages Dimensions: 15.9 x 1.3 x 15.9cm

Confessions of an Advertising Man

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Regarded as the father of modern advertising David Ogilvy created some of the most memorable advertising campaigns that set the standard for others to follow Ogilvy was also an expert in management. If you aspire to be a good manager in any kind of business then this is a must read Confessions of an Advertising Man is the distillation of all the successful Ogilvy concepts, tactics and techniques

Fear and Love: Reactions to a Complex World

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Fear and Love: Reactions to a Complex Worldis the official catalogue that accompanies the opening exhibition of the new Design Museum. It is essentially a book about what design means today We know that design shapes the world around us, but Fear and Love goes further, arguing that it is implicated in some of the defining issues of our time. In this book, eleven designers from around the world – including OMA, Hussein Chalayan, Kenya Hara and Neri Oxman – explore a spectrum of contemporary themes The result is a diverse portrait of the world that includes sentient robots, networked sexuality, slow fashion and settled nomads. These are explored through the eyes of the designers themselves and through a series of essays by renowned writers and thinkers The result captures the emotionally charged mood of the present and suggests that design is a way of looking at the world, and a way to change it Dimensions: 27 × 20.5cm 240 pages 200 colour and black & white illustrations

Whatever You Think; Think the Opposite

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Whatever You Think Think The Opposite looks at life the wrong way in a bid to explain the benefits of making wrong decisions.

Modern Design Review: Issue 2

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Nominated in Designs of the Year 2015 Modern Design Review covers the best of the product, people and theory at the effervescent tip of contemporary design The publication offers a considered and curated insight into modern design: original and creative storytelling, plus plenty of contributions from talented photographers, writers and designers sets Modern Design Review apart The magazine is committed to exploring modern design with the creativity and curiosity that the discipline deserves A beautifully designed object in its own right

British Design from 1948

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This visually stunning book, created for a major V&A exhibition, celebrates the best of British design from 1948 to today. Essays by leading curators as well as pieces by key designers - including Peter Saville, Barbara Hulanicki, Paul Smith, and Tom Dixon - build a comprehensive survey of more than 400 of the finest examples design from the period.  From works commissioned for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II to the globally influential, and very British, counterculture, included here are works created for the 1960s boutiques of Mary Quant and Ossie Clark through the club cultures of punk, the new Romantics, and rave. 24.7 x 3 x 28.7 cm

Plain Simple Useful: The Essence of Conran Style

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Terence Conran's style guide for easy living. Filled with inspirational interiors that are effortlessly stylish, confident and timeless. Organized according to the main activities that take place at home.

Design: An Essential Introduction

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Design: an essential introduction is a highly illuminating primer that explores and explains the different aspects of design and the design process - from a design brief to the complete lifecycle of products. It introduces in clear and concise language the different materials and production methods available to contemporary designers, which allow them to transform their design ideas into better products. This useful handbook also covers other design- relevant topics such as ergonomics, Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacture and rapid prototyping and additionally features a number of fascinating design case studies.

12 Rules of Creativity

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12 Rules Of Creativity is a book of twelve practical steps that help to stimulate your creativity Michael Atavar guides you through the basic principles of the creative process – how to begin, developing an original voice and working with creative blocks From beginner to famous artist, everyone at some time in their career will become stuck. These twelve rules will help you to navigate the stages of impasse, freeing up the log-jam of ideas Packed with tips and insider information, the book represents a useful repository of original ways of thinking – methods that can be applied to any area of creativity 'If you take one thing away from the reading of this book, it should be that creativity, as it manifests within you, is always possible' 272 pages Dimensions: 12 x 1.6 x 18cm

The Grand Tour Cookbook

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The long awaited ultimate performance cookbook, a modern classic, a must-have for all cycling aficionados serious about nutritional intake. Translated from the original in Danish, Hannah Grant’s unmissable cookbook is now available with updated recipes in time for the 2015 Grand Tours. With 350-pages of easy-to-prepare recipes containing allergy friendly, natural, un-processed foods, The Grand Tour Cookbook is the ultimate companion in the kitchen for athletes. Based on actual food prepared for professional cycling’s grueling 3-week Grand Tours including the Giro, Tour de France and the Vuelta. This book is a guide on how to cook, what to eat and how to maximize athletic performance throughout the year.

The Documentary Impulse

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Award-winning photographer Stuart Franklin's exploration of how we, as humans, are driven to visually document our experiences and the world around us. Stuart Franklin took one of the most powerful photographs of the twentieth century - the 'tank man' in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, 1989.   From his insightful position as a photographer, Franklin explores why we are driven to visually document our experiences and the world around us. He focuses on photography but traces this universal need through art, literature and science.

Wallpaper* City Guide Rio De Janeiro

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A tightly edited, discreetly packaged selection of city highlights for the design-conscious visitor. Each Wallpaper* City Guide unearths the most happening restaurants and nightlife, the buzziest hotels, the most influential art galleries and enticing retail, the very best in local design, and the historical styles and contemporary architecture that define a destination. Local writers have delved deep into the urban psyche to enable you to come away from your trip, however brief, with a real flavour of the creative scene and the satisfaction you’ve seen all that you should.  Paperback.

Monocle Travel Guide - London

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The Monocle Travel Guide to London will take you on a journey around the sprawling metropolis, taking you away from the obvious and into the hidden A guide for those who want to make the most of their stay, feeling like a resident rather than a tourist Full of surprises and quirks, the guides feature detailed design and architecture pages, neighbourhood walks to escape the crowds and places to eat everything be it tasty fast food or something truly celebratory Written in an informed but informal manner Hardcover 100 pages Materials: printed on great paper stock Dimensions:14.5 x 1.3 x 21.3cm

My Life in Design Sir Terence Conran

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Terence Conran tells the story of the Conran brand over the last 60 years. A diverse, remarkable career including the founding of Habitat, The Design Museum and his own extensive work in product design, furniture, catalogues and books. Forward by Thomas Heatherwick, featuring more than 400 photographs and drawings. Hardback 264 pages