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Beauty and the East: New Chinese Architecture

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The transformation of China in the past three decades has been nothing short of spectacular. Now a cultural and economic player on the world stage, its rise has also given air to a new generation of architects and interior designers China previously looked to the West for architectural references, today they are moulding a new design expression which fuses centuries of local tradition with idealistic design. House of the Dragon presents the homegrown talent shaping this new aesthetic that is bound by the surrounding environment. Adopting new methods and techniques, they are pushing design possibilities and influencing the watching world From cultural institutions to cityscapes, explore the tantalising world of Chinese architecture and get a window into the world of tomorrow

Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street - PRE-ORDER

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The official book to accompany the Sneakers Unboxed Exhibition Created by and exclusive to the Design Museum Pre-order for collection or delivery from 18 May In 2020 alone, more than one billion pairs of sneakers were sold, with new models appearing on blogs and websites virtually every day. With a resale market currently valued at six billion dollars, it’s safe to say that sneakers are one of the most ubiquitous design objects in the world But in a world that moves as fast as the sneaker industry does – one that is always thinking about the next iteration, the next drop – there is not always time for reflection. This is where this book, Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street, comes in. Unlike other books which feature one well-known shoe after the other, this book hears from those who have played critical roles in the emergence and continuing evolution of the global sneaker phenomenon, both directly and indirectly Who are the people involved in a design of a sneaker? How do their roles and approaches differ? How does their individual work contribute to the collective effort of making a sneaker? What are the fundamentals of a successful sneaker design? And what is the future of sneaker design in a post-pandemic world? These are just a few of the questions posed to forty of the world’s leading designers, creators and industry insiders who are featured in this book. Taken from hours of conversations and interviews, this book features insights from those responsible for some of the most important sneakers and innovations ever made. You may not recognise their names, but you will recognise their creations. And chances are you’ve probably worn a pair, whether it’s the adidas Superstar or Reebok Freestyle or Nike Air Jordan 1, or the YEEZY 700 or Salomon XT-6 or Rihanna x PUMA Fenty Creeper, to name a few Richly illustrated, Sneakers Unboxed not only showcases iconic sneakers from the 1970s to today, but also never-before-seen drawings, sketches and prototypes for some of the most innovative designs in the world. From the subcultures that elevated various sneaker models to iconic status, to the secretive world of people and processes involved in making a sneaker, this book ends with a glimpse into the potential future of the sneaker industry – told by those who are striving to make that future a sustainable one The most comprehensive sneaker book to feature the thoughts, opinions, stories and insights of leading designers, creators and industry insiders who have shaped the global sneaker phenomenon Lavishly illustrated, featuring previously unpublished images, this book charts the journey of sneakers, exploring how and why they transitioned from athletic performance objects to symbols of style, status and belonging Contributors include industry-defining designers such as Alexander Taylor, Asha Harper, COTTWEILER, Helen Kirkum, Peter Moore, Samuel Ross, Steven Smith and many more. Featuring insights from forty industry experts with a breadth of experience that charts the sneaker industry from its earliest days to its future, this publication is uniquely placed to attract a wide audience, from the casual wearer to the most diehard ‘sneaker head’

Design Museum, Designers in Residence 2020 Catalogue

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The Designers in Residence programme is a core part of the Design Museum’s activity, supporting emerging designers, from any discipline, with resources to develop their practice. Since its inception in 2007, the annual residency has provided over 50 designers with the time, finance and space to build a new body of work in response to an annual theme. The theme for the 2020 residency programme was ‘Care’. In this new decade – characterised by technological acceleration, 24/7 working, climate uncertainty and now a pandemic that has irrevocably transformed how we live, work and interact – there is a crucial role for design in supporting the ways we care for ourselves, each other and the planet. This year’s residents are Abiola Onabule, Cynthia Voza Lusilu, Enni-Kukka Tuomala and Ioana Man. They have designed new tools for protecting and restoring land – from soil, trees and indigo leaves, to territorial rights and civic infrastructure – for the welfare of its many inhabitants. In rethinking design’s relationship with empathy, microbes, local textile production and mental health provision, their projects invite us to imagine a different future. One that is governed by holistic systems for encouraging slower living and social bonding, and for distributing resources sustainably and equitably. Due to the social restrictions around the coronavirus pandemic, the designers have carried out their residency remotely, conducting their research, experiments and interactions from their homes. This digital showcase presents their collective thinking and individual design investigations and outcomes.

123 Seriously Smart Things You Need To Know About The Climate

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Did you know that:Deserts provide food for fish?70% of all birds on the planet are chickens?|Climate change was the reason why humans began to talk?Cows emit harmful methane when they burp or fart? Filled to the brim with 123 astonishing facts about the environment and climate, this accessible book explores the history of climate change and offers suggestions on how we can keep our planet liveable

What Can I Do When I Grow Up

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Have you ever felt confused, scared or even a little annoyed when an adult has asked, as if it were the most normal thing in the world: What do you want to do when you grow up? If so, you are not alone. Knowing what you want to do with your life is one of the hardest questions you will ever have to answer and it’s one that most adults are still grappling with. A Young Person’s Guide to Careers, Money - and the Future

Copy This Book

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This book is an artist's guide to copyright, written for makers. Both practical and critical, it will guide you through the concepts underlying copyright and how they apply in your practice How do you get copyright? For what work? And for how long? How does copyright move across mediums, and how can you go about integrating the work of others? Copy This Book details the concepts of authorship and original creation that underlie our legal system, equipping the reader with the conceptual keys to participate in the debate on intellectual property today

Moiremotion

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Following the worldwide success of his Poemotion trilogy, Takahiro Kurashima presents a stunning new title In Moirémotion, the motifs are combined to form a visual narrative that is revealed when the static basic image is set in motion by means of the striped foil. Then an astonishing panorama of unseen moirés and patterns unfolds The artist uses the digital tools for his creations in a virtuoso manner. At the same time he continues to catch up with the great models of kinetic art Moirémotion is a school of vision and offers contemplative recreation for our eyes

Design of the 20th Century - New Edition

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Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often staggering results. Our homes and workplaces turned into veritable galleries of style and innovation From furniture to graphics, it's all here-the work of artists who have shaped and re-created the modern world with a dizzying variety of materials. From the organic to the geometric, from Art Deco, through to Pop and High-Tech, this book contains all the great names-Harry Bertoia, De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Philippe Starck, Charles and Ray Eames, to name only a very few This essential book is a comprehensive journey through the shapes and colours, forms and functions of design history in the 20th century. An A-Z of designers and design schools, which builds into a complete picture of contemporary living. Lavishly illustrated, this is design in the fullest sense