Modern Scandinavian Design is the ultimate guide to the distinctive design tradition arising out of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Iceland since 1925.

This book showcases 12 different techniques in which paper can be used to create textured and relief surfaces. These include: Twisting, Weaving, Layering, Coiling, Tearing, Bending, Incising and Lifting, Crumpling, Pleating, Cutting Pleats, Stippling and

A celebration of beautiful surface designs, patterns and motifs of leaves, insects, grasses, butterflies and trees. Product areas covered include stationery, cards and giftwrap, fabrics, wallpaper, rugs, ceramics, homewares, gadget skins and more.

Contains everything you need to know about folding, stitching and binding to create beautiful books

This book explains how to create repeat patterns in a line, on the plane, as tiles and as Escher-like repeats.

The renowned and influential book artist Hedi Kyle shows you step-by-step how to create her unique designs, using folding techniques. Projects include flag books, blizzard books, the fishbone fold and nesting boxes.

A unique collection of more than 40 attention-grabbing cut-and-fold designs that when printed and illustrated form memorable give-aways to promote and advertise services and products. An essential resource for marketing professionals and design students.

From the origins of modern design in the craft movements of the 19th and early 20th century, and the changes brought about by mass production, the book traces the most important ideas in design.

This accessible book demonstrates how ideas influenced and defined graphic design. A great source of inspiration and a provocative record of some of the best examples of graphic design from the last hundred years.

This beautifully designed book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, posters and branding work. Readers are introduced to concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way.

For the third edition Stephen Eskilson has, with the aid of 540 new and existing images, updated key parts of the book. He has expanded the introduction to begin with the origins of writing.

This is a straight-talking, fun read for all creatives. Simple strategies can easily be implemented to create a happier, more productive team and — importantly —  BETTER WORK!

A product can be manufactured in many ways, but most designers know a handful of techniques only. Making It uses contemporary design as a vehicle to describe over 120 production processes.

With 233 (to be exact) hints, tips and pieces of advice, Now Try Something Weirder shows those in the creative industry how to have great ideas (every day).