Gifts for Graphic Designers

100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design

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100 Ideas That Changed Graphic Design demonstrates how ideas influenced and defined graphic design, and how those ideas have manifested themselves in objects of design. The 100 entries, arranged broadly in chronological order, range from technical; to stylistic; to objects; and methods. Written by one of the world’s leading authorities on graphic design and lavishly illustrated, the book is both a great source of inspiration and a provocative record of some of the best examples of graphic design from the last hundred years.

A Logo For London

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The London Transport bar and circle – also known as the bulls-eye or roundel – is an icon of commercial design. This fascinating book charts the history and development of the symbol from the early 20th century to the present day.

Animal Logo

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The book is a collection of categorised animal logos and symbols from around the world. It contains 266 logos from some of the world's greatest designers and companies such as; Total Identity, Lance Wyman, Stockholm Design Lab, Stefan Kanchev and many more.  132 pages. Paperback

Arête Bracelet

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Sterling silver bracelet designed by Tomoko Azumi for Eiger. Inspired by the illustration of the Finsteraarhorn mountain on a Swiss postage stamp. The earrings texture represents a simplified visual interpretation of 'upheaval', a disturbance created by the movement of the earth's crust and the motion of a glacier. Rhodium plated solid sterling silver earrings with matt silk finish. Dimensions: 14 mm x 65 mm diameter.

Battle of the Bikes

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A top trumps style card game for bike lovers of all ages. Play iconic brands and models off against each other to discover who’s got the best set of wheels. 30 colour illustrations.

Bright Minds, Beautiful Ideas

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This book reveals how five inspiring graphic designers from different cultures and different eras successfully link culture to economy and science. They are Bruno Munari (Italy 1907-1998), Charles and Ray Eames (USA 1907-1978 and 1912-1988), Marti Guixe (Spain 1964) and Jurgen Bey (The Netherlands 1965) and what they have in common is their ability to combine fantasy, energy and experimentation with vision. Paperback, 240 pages 24.6 x 17.1 x 2.2 cm

Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation

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Tim Brown, CEO and president of leading innovation and design group, IDEO, uses this book to show how the techniques and strategies of design belong at every level of business The reality is that most innovations don't leap forth fully formed but come from a process of rigorous examination through which great ideas are identified and developed before being realised as new offerings and capabilities This book introduces the idea of design thinking, the collaborative process by which the designer's sensibilities and methods are employed to match people's needs. It's a human-centred approach to problem solving that helps people and organisations become more innovative and more creative This is not a book by designers for designers; this is a book for creative leaders seeking to infuse design thinking into every level of an organisation product or service to drive new alternatives for business and society Hardcover 272 pages Dimensions: 15.2 x 2.4 x 22.9cm

CITIx60 Guide: London

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Whether it’s a one-day stopover or a longer trip, CITIx60: London is your inspirational guide to places that only insiders of the British capital know and go Initiated and edited by viction:ary, the pocket-sized guide sports an artistic edge with a city map jacket drawn by David Ryan Robinson as well as practical info essential for a satisfying trip Dimensions: 12.2 x 2.8 x 17.5cm Pages: 132

City Clips Page Markers - Paris

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CityClips are little architectural page markers produced to a scale of 1:5000 Mark your favourite pages and create you own miniature Paris skyline The Paris set includes four iconic buildings: Tour Eiffel, La Grande Arche, Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris and Sacré Coeur Materials: Stainless steel, paper  Packaging Dimensions: 15 x 11cm

Copenhague bar stool

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The bar stool is the uncomplicated extension of the Copenhague Chair design. Here, the seat of the chair has been doubled up and mirrored and fitted with extra long legs. Available in natural or stained wood and with or without a padded seat. The padded seat gives the barstool a more coherent and sensuous expression – and illustrates that with a strong idea, the potential for variation is unlimited.  DIMENSIONSW 39 x D 51 x H 75 cmMATERIALSBase:Solid wood with moulded plywood seat

DavidDavid Check Print Umbrella

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DavidDavid’s bold, geometric Check print decorates this premium double canopy umbrella Maple wood combined handle and shaft Manual opening Black reinforced steel fluted framework with a metal runner and protective printed fabric Grey inner canopy Customised stud fastening and runner

Dividers - pendant by Whitebeam Studio

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Traditional drawing tools in miniature Handmade in matt and polished stainless steel  Fine two-dimensional design scaled for men or women Dimensions: 6cm, with stainless steel snake chain 46cm

Eames House of Cards - Original

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Charles and Ray Eames designed House of Cards in the 1950s These picture card decks have become universal favorites Each card shows a different object, all of which Charles and Ray refer to as 'the good stuff', selected to celebrate 'familiar and nostalgic objects from the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms.' The six slots on each card enable the player to interlock the cards so as to build structures of myriad shapes and sizes Materials: cardboard FSC certified Original - 54 cards Medium - 32 cards Card dimensions:Original 9.5 x 5.7cmMedium 11.5 x 16.5cm

Embroidery Scissors - pendant by Whitebeam Studio

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Handmade in matt and polished stainless steel Fine two-dimensional design scaled for men or women Dimensions: 5cm, with stainless steel snake chain 46cm

FOLD LINE by Whitebeam Studio

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Architectural minimalism, from the Vertex collection inspired by Russian Constructivism A deceptively simple, minimalist design Handmade in brushed stainless steel Dimensions: 2 x 5.5cm on a sterling silver chain 42.5cm

Handbook of California Design, 1930-1965: Craftspeople, Designers, Manufacturers

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This book, a companion to California Design, 1930--1965: "Living in a Modern Way," reveals the complex web of influences, collaborations, institutional affiliations, and social networks that fuelled the California design economy from the mid-twentieth century to modern day More than 140 illustrated biographical profiles of the most significant mid-century California designers - Saul Bass, Charles and Ray Eames and more Each entry includes a biography, a portrait of the designer or image of an important design, cross-references to other entries, and a list of sources for further research Examples of California design and craft objects are featured in more than 180 illustrations and photographs Paperback 320 pages Dimensions: 15.1 x 2.9 x 22.2cm