Shaoqiang Wang è un dedicato esploratore del design internazionale, dell'architettura, del branding, della comunicazione, delle tendenze e della cultura. In qualità di professore e supervisore di specializzazione presso la Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, approfondisce i fenomeni visivi e culturali contemporanei. È anche editore della rivista Design 360° e Asia-Pacific Design, plasmando il dibattito in questi campi. Il suo lavoro editoriale e le sue ricerche accademiche evidenziano un profondo coinvolgimento nel panorama in evoluzione della creatività globale.
Color has multiple functions that differ from those of other design elements as shape, texture and form as it is able to awake multiple feelings and emotions to audiences in communication. Each of the international case studies included in the book demonstrates the importance of a thoughtful application of color.
An understated tome, Makers Ware quietly speaks to the power and beauty of handmade tableware that is simultaneously utilitarian and artistic. The makers deftly hone clay, wood and glass with great respect for natural forms and the elemental properties of the materials themselves. The tabletop becomes a work of art once bedecked with the textures, colours and shapes of these talented craftspeople, who hail from the backwoods of Maine to Norway, China, Japan and beyond. Interviews with creators are accompanied by impeccable photography of their wares, local environment and private workshops.
As an art medium back in vogue, ballpoint pen has been proven to be a versatile tool with infinite possibilities. Characterized by its low-cost, light and convenient traits, they are particularly handy for sketch work. Some artists even need little or merely no preparation for the sketching. An impromptu creation with ballpoints is appealing as it enables an artist to record immediately his/her sudden creative urges. Ballpoint artworks are marked by a strong sense of line and a distinct contrast between light and shade. Ballpoint Art: Complexity from Simplicity features 30 ballpoint artists who are creating distinctive and expressive drawings. In this book, you can appreciate how these artists inject new live to ballpoint pens through drawings. You can further explore the methods they used and their personal connections to the pen through detailed interviews included.
This book presents the dynamism of logo design and how it evolves to adapt to new realities.
Scenographics explores the possibilities of creating a set that utilizes creative design in a multi-dimensional perspective which intends to surround the spectator in a total experience. Going behind the scenes of the design process, it explores the creative and strategic elements of set design such as handmade designing and 3D graphics computing. Scenographics reveals an exciting aspect of visual design that has scarcely been explored by other publications. It provides an insider’s perspective of the intriguing challenges of this creative universe. It is a great tool for companies searching for fresh and genuine marketing methods, design professionals and any reader interested in visual arts.
Typography is fundamental to graphic design. This book showcases international examples from all different areas of 2D and 3D design.
Re-discovering the creative and expressive power of handmade letters with these proposals produced by graphic designers from around the world.
Best examples and uses of typography in motion for the digital environment. Typography for the Screen features a wealth of creative typography projects for the digital screen, such as motion graphics, webpage design, and conceptual experiments, and explores typographic application in visual and information hierarchies within the digital screen environment. Exclusive interviews with designers and design studios integrate different knowledge and design philosophies, constituting a true source of inspiration for designers and students. It includes QR codes with links to the designers' videos and webpages with examples of the fonts they use.
An impressive selection of original and innovative stationery materials created by designers from all over the world. The book illustrates how stationery items such as business cards, letterheads, pencils, stickers and notepads with well-defined aesthetics can play a key role in shaping the image of a company or a professional.
Graphic design increasingly emphasizes a user-oriented approach that is based around communication and interaction between users and the work itself. Interactive graphics can be found in books, brochures, posters, packaging, and albums. Playful Graphics presents a selection of outstanding interactive projects produced by designers from all over the world; these works present users with rich visual experiences and enable readers to take action. Through exploring distinct techniques and forms, Playful Graphics demonstrates how this exciting area of design can influence user experiences and bring fun to life. It is a celebration of great design ideas that convey their messages through hands-on play.