Gifts for Graphic Designers

100 Designs for a Modern World

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A curated overview of the most influential pieces of modern industrial design from 1900 to the present day by Penny Sparke and George R. Kraviss II Industrial design has played a major role in shaping society and the everyday objects used for living, working and travelling An accessible but authoritative introduction to the field and a source of inspiration for collectors and enthusiasts of modern industrial design Presents exceptionally designed objects: chairs, radios, irons, textiles, posters, and other graphic designs

andreas uebele material

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A major presence in contemporary German graphic design, Andreas Uebele trained as an architect, a thread that continues to present itself in much of his work. From the graphics of the Reichstag to the iconic signage of the Vitra campus, his experiments lead to dynamic solutions, while simultaneously maintaining lightness and clarity This new book presents 85 of büro uebele’s projects through two types of materials: the raw materials from which they emerged, and materials from creative collaborators who’ve accompanied the studio along the way. These include Matthew Carter, Adrian Frutiger, Massimo Vignelli and Hermann Zapf

Archifold Architectural Origami Set

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Archifold is a series of origami sheets of paper with patterns based on the framework used by architects to create plans A diagram is included in the envelope with guidelines for 'building' a little house, but it’s only one of the many possible designs offered by this set Each envelope contains 34 doubled side printed sheets of paper Paper is 20 x 20cm, 60g/m2 Be creative, be an architect

Bitmap Tea Towels

£25.00

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Black and white bitmap patterned tea towels designed by pioneering computer graphic designer Susan Kare Kare designed this set of textiles for the Jacquard loom, an early example of computer-controlled machinery, operated with punched cards and invented by Joseph Jacquard in 1801 Celebrates the parallels between weaving and pixels; both rely on the idea of a grid spread across the surface of a medium Available in two patterns: wave and static

Chromaphilia The Story of Colour in Art

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Discover how and why colour it has been used in art over the centuries A vibrant and compelling book that uses 240 artworks as case studies to tell the story of ten individual colour groups Explores the history and meaning of each colour in art, highlighting fascinating tales of discovery and artistic passion Offers easily accessible explanations of the science and theory behind specific colours

Design for the Corporate World: 1950-1975

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Architectural, industrial, and graphic design in the United States from the 1950s through to the 1970s - generally known as mid-century modern - is now perceived as a golden era, with artists such as Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, and Eliot Noyes having become household names. This volume looks at the relationship between these designers and the companies who employed them, highlighting the political, social and cultural circumstances in which seminal design icons such as the Selectric Typewriter for IBM and the distinctive Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company logo were created It reveals not only why corporations during this period needed designers more than ever before, but also why designers felt ambivalent about their work for these large businesses. In doing so, it sheds new light on the changing self-image of the designer and on these famous mid-century graphic, product, and furniture designs Full colour throughout, this volume is richly illustrated with fascinating archival photography, concept sketches and beautiful illustrations of the logos, products and buildings designed for the companies

Designs of our Time: 10 Years of Designs of the Year

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This book celebrates the ten-year anniversary of the Designs of the Year exhibition at the Design Museum. It is unique worldwide survey of contemporary design, reflecting a period of enormous social and technological change that began with the launch of the iPhone in 2007  A total of 840 innovative and thought-provoking designs from across the world, selected by 205 nominators, are featured in design categories: 135 projects in architecture, 117 in digital, 92 in fashion, 145 in graphics, 275 in product and 76 in transport Ranging from the scale of Zaha Hadid’s architecture to Harvard’s human organs-on-chips project, these are some of the designs that have defined our times: Alexander McQueen’s bridal dress for the Duchess of Cambridge, Google’s self-driving car, the London 2012 Olympic Torch, Pokémon Go, David Adjaye’s newly opened Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and many more

Frank Pick's London: Art, Design and the Modern City

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As managing director of the London Underground in the 1920s and the first chief executive of London Transport, Frank Pick (1878-1941), had more influence on the look of twentieth century London than any other individual Frank Pick's London offers a unique overview of Pick's passionate belief in the social and civic value of applied art and design and its impact on London

Graphics, October 1955, Design Magazine Print - A2

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From the Land of Lost Content archive comes the cover art from Design Magazine titled Bold, October 1955, showcasing the symbol for the Design Centre Available as an A2 print

How To See: Visual Adventures in a World God Never Made

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A new edition of George Nelson's classic guide to visual appreciation, released on the fortieth anniversary of its original publication Originally published in 1977 by iconic American furniture manufacturer Herman Miller, George Nelson's critically acclaimed manifesto on how to recognise, evaluate, and understand the objects and landscape of the man-made world has influenced generations of design professionals, students, and aficionados. Forty years later, this cult book has been brought back to life with a fresh, new look and feel. At a time when our collective fascination with design has gone global, by one of the 20th century's most important design thinkers and will continue to educate and inspire readers everywhere

Kaleido Tray - small

£24.00

Colour Yellow Mint Apricot Black Red Blue

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Kaleido is a modular series of trays that work as a functional puzzle These versatile trays can be used to serve drinks, organise your workspace or display your trinkets Designed by Clara Von Zweigbergk for Hay

Letraset: The DIY Typography Revolution

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It’s been four years in the making. Letraset: The DIY Typography Revolution is the first comprehensive history of Letraset, the rubdown lettering system that revolutionised typographic expression The book tells the Letraset story from its early days as a difficult-to-use wet system, to its glory years as the first truly democratic alternative to professional typesetting The book also looks at Letraset’s present-day revival amongst a new set of admirers who recognise the typographic excellence of the system’s typefaces The book comes with a gatefold Letraset timeline. It has an introduction by Malcolm Garrett, and features in-depth interviews with Mr Bingo, Erik Brandt, Aaron Marcus, David Quay, Dan Rhatigan, Freda Sack, Andy Stevens and Jon Wozencroft Essays by Colin Brignall, Dave Farey and Mike Daines – all key members of the Letraset team – provide expert insight into the rise of Letraset as a typographic and commercial powerhouse. A central essay by Adrian Shaughnessy examines the typographic and cultural impact of the system The book’s design is by the Spin team of Tony Brook and Claudia Klat. It uses many rare specimens from Letraset’s past – catalogues, press ads, mailers, storage units, and of course, sheets of classic Letraset typefaces

Marble lens box

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An elegant white marble Hay storage box 'inspired by the shape of glass lenses and the boxes they are stored in' A curved lid fits into a simple shallow round container, creating a minimal box The range of textured and tonal finishes available adds a sensual quality to the collection Dimensions: box (base + lid)S: Ø10 x H5cmM: Ø14 x H5.5cm

Mondaine Helvetica No.1 Bold Wristwatch

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Swiss watchmakers, Mondaine have taken the essence of Helvetica and created a range of wristwatches. Helvetica No.1 Bold is a strong, cartoonish and one-of-a-kind piece. Brown leather strap, brushed steel case and white face with black hands

Mondaine Helvetica No.1 Light Mesh Wristwatch with 38mm Case

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Swiss watchmakers, Mondaine have taken the essence of Helvetica and created a range of wristwatches Helvetica No.1 Light is timeless, simple and concise The Swiss Icon for everyday use and your number 1 for the wrist

National Theatre Posters

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National Theatre Posters: A Design History is written and compiled by design writer Rick Poynor, and offers a comprehensive survey of the theatre’s best posters from the 1960s to the present day For more than 50 years, the National Theatre has used posters to promote and give visual expression to the enormous range of productions that it stages. While other major British arts organisations also utilise posters, it would be hard to find in-house relationships with designers as continuous and stable as those seen at the theatre Across the decades, the National Theatre’s poster designs have been the responsibility of just five individuals: Ken Briggs, the theatre’s first graphic designer; Richard Bird; Michael Mayhew; Charlotte Wilkinson; and Ollie Winser An enormous range of graphic approaches has been used – typographic, illustrative and photographic. This diversity of expression reflects the designers’ temperaments and skills, the fashions of the time and changing conceptions of the most effective way to communicate graphically with the theatre’s audiences National Theatre posters, when viewed collectively, comprise both a history of design at an institution central to British cultural life, and a case study of the way the poster as a medium has evolved in Britain in the last half-century