Art : Design

'A novel contribution to the literature.' Charles Newman Resource 'Fresh thinking for a brave new world.' WordTrade.com In today's unsustainable world of goods where products are desired purchased briefly used and then promptly landfilled to make way for more consumption and waste are rapidly spiralling out of control with truly devastating ecological consequences. Why do we as a consumer society have such short-lived and under-stimulating relationships with the objects that we invest such time thought and money in acquiring but that will soon be thoughtlessly discarded? Emotionally Durable Design is a call to arms for professionals students and academic creatives; proposing the emergence of a new genre of sustainable design that reduces consumption and waste by increasing the durability of relationships established between users and products. In this provocative text Jonathan Chapman pioneers a radical design about-face to reduce the impact of modern consumption without compromising commercial viability or creative edge. The author explores the essential question why do users discard products that still work? It transports the reader beyond symptom-focused approaches to sustainable design such as design for recycling biodegradeability and disassembly to address the actual causes that underpin the environmental crisis we face. The result is a revealing exploration of consumer psychology and the deep motivations that fuel the human condition and a rich resource of creative strategies and practical tools that will enable designers from a range of disciplines to explore new ways of thinking and of designing objects capable of supporting deeper and more meaningful relationships with their users. This is fresh thinking for a brave new world of creative durable and sustainable products buildings spaces and designed experiences. more...

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a oeFirst we shape things, then they shape usa, was Churchilla (TM)s view. What kind of architecture can be said to shape? Who does it shape? And by what means does it shape? The authora (TM)s answers to these questions are a surprise. Through war and proximity to stress. After a tour da (TM)horizon through Roman temples, Washingtona (TM)s corridors of power and Meccaa (TM)s anti-panic architecture it becomes clear that architecture is anything but in the background. Instead it is situated in the hot spot of transmission dynamics and is capable of altering cultures, empires and even religions. more...

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Presented in an entertaining style, these easy-to-learn techniques and basic processes will make the art of comic portrait drawing simple for readers of all skill levels. more...

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Everyone in the fashion business needs to develop an essential survival skill: how to interpret the intelligence provided by the fashion forecasting industry, to anticipate and respond to emerging trends. Lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout, with clear and relevant explanations of the processes involved, Fashion Forecasting is for fashion students and young professionals who already have acquired some fashion knowledge and skills. The authors interviewed the key players within this exciting industry and provide here fascinating insights into the dynamic contemporary fashion forecasting world and the varied creative roles within it - from intelligence gatherers to project consultants. The book covers how a trend is sourced, anticipated and developed, and also explores the interaction with marketing and brand development. more...

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This book provides a concise and much-needed introduction to the sociology of fashion. Most studies of fashion do not make a clear distinction between clothing and fashion. Kawamura argues that clothing is a tangible material product whereas fashion is a symbolic cultural product. more...

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