Alexander Girard

Alexander Girard

Author: Mateo Kries

Publisher: Vitra Design

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9783945852057

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When spontaneous student protests erupted in Hong Kong on 28 September 2014 as a reaction to proposed changes in the electoral process, the global media was rife with images not only of the protesters themselves, but also the myriad informal structures and designs they had created. Barricades, shelter and sculptures were constructed from everyday objects, the umbrellas that coined the movement?s name were used for protection from police enforcement. The exhibition presents this act of civil disobedience through the objects that were spawned by the movement, illustrating that design not only shapes and defines products, but can function as an agent of change in politics, communication and social innovation. 00Exhibition: Vitra Design Museum, Weil, Germany (12.03.2016-29.01.2017)


The Universe of Design

The Universe of Design

Author: Jean-Pierre Protzen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-05-06

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 1136970444

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This book examines the theoretical foundations of the processes of planning and design. When people – alone or in groups – want to solve problems or improve their situation, they make plans. Horst Rittel studied this process of making plans and he developed theories – including his notion of "wicked problems" – that are used in many fields today. From product design, architecture and planning – where Rittel’s work was originally developed – to governmental agencies, business schools and software design, Rittel’s ideas are being used. This book collects previously unavailable work of Rittel’s within the framework of a discussion of Rittel’s theories and philosophical influences.


Designer Universe

Designer Universe

Author: Jimmy H. Davis

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780805424478

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Scientific discoveries of the twentieth century have opened the door for a renewed look at Intelligent Design evidences concerning the existence of God. Authors Davis and Poe explore the different approaches to the Intelligent Design argument, review why Intelligent Design theories fell into disfavor, assess the criticism of Intelligent Design theories with a view to answering those criticisms, and propose how Intelligent Design evidences can be most effectively presented. Includes 60 graphic illustrations supporting Intelligent Design theory.


Super Graphic

Super Graphic

Author: Tim Leong

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2013-09-24

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1452135274

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The comic book universe is adventurous, mystifying, and filled with heroes, villains, and cosplaying Comic-Con attendees. This book by one of Wired magazine's art directors traverses the graphic world through a collection of pie charts, bar graphs, timelines, scatter plots, and more. Super Graphic offers readers a unique look at the intricate and sometimes contradictory storylines that weave their way through comic books, and shares advice for navigating the pages of some of the most popular, longest-running, and best-loved comics and graphic novels out there. From a colorful breakdown of the DC Comics reader demographic to a witty Venn diagram of superhero comic tropes and a Chris Ware sadness scale, this book charts the most arbitrary and monumental characters, moments, and equipment of the wide world of comics. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which includes high-resolution images.


The Grand Design

The Grand Design

Author: Stephen W. Hawking

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0553819224

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Relativity physics.


By Design Or by Chance

By Design Or by Chance

Author: Denyse O'Leary

Publisher: Kitchener, Ont. : Castle Quay Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 9781894860031

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O'Leary provides by far the broadast overview yet of the ID movement. she quotes ID leaders such as Phillip Johnson, William Dembski and Michael Behe. she also quotes their sternest critics, including Richard Dawkins, Stephen J. Gould and Michael Ruse. She writes about the Wedge movement, DNA, the age of the Earth, the search for extraterrestrial life, the teaching of ID in schools, and the monarch butterfly. She anticipates the culmination of the ID revolution by writing that Darwinism "was part of our folklore." Yet the evolutionary tales she relates are still widely taught as fact in many schools. This well organized guidebook of O'Leary's journey through the world of Intelligent Design has the potential to lead many of the next generation away from the evolutionary fables that now pass for science. Her book is must reading for anyone who wants to understand the history and significance of the Intelligent Design movement. It also belongs in college and even high school classrooms. Forrest M. Mims III, U.S. science journalist Denyse O'Leary has been a freelance writer since 1971. She specializes in science news of interest to faith communities for such publications as Christianity Today, Faith Today, and the Christian Times. She is the author of several titles including Faith@Science: Why Science Needs Faith in the Twenty-First Century, and it the Faith and Science columnist for ChristianWeek. She has written for newspapers, magazines, book publishers, and trade jounals, including the Globe & Mail, the Toronto Star, and Canadian Living.


Fornasetti

Fornasetti

Author: Barnaba Fornasetti

Publisher: Rizzoli Publications

Published: 2010-10-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0847835340

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This elaborate volume, authored by the designer’s son, is a splendid celebration of one of the world’s most inventive design minds. Combining whimsy and elegance, Piero Fornasetti (1913–1988) transformed everyday objects like cups, scarves, and screens into works of art featuring his idiosyncratic leitmotifs, such as the hand, the female face, and luminescent fish. Additionally, he created a wide range of works, including idealized architectural fantasy drawings, book designs, and provocative nudes, as well as the decor for the luxury liner Andrea Doria. Perhaps most famous for dazzling pieces of trompe l’oeil furniture, Fornasetti was rediscovered in the 1980s and has remained much sought-after by collectors worldwide. Featuring 2,800 illustrations, many never before published, the monograph is designed to be an "artist’s book" that reflects as faithfully as possible Fornasetti’s own approach to design. Fornasetti’s work is organized by type and includes paintings, sculptures and etchings, furniture, graphics, textiles, glass, screens, trays, and ceramics, as well as smaller categories. With unique and exhaustive access to the archives, this epic undertaking covers detailed technical, biographical, and bibliographical information, including a list of exhibitions and a register of the complete works. A must-have for collectors and connoisseurs alike.


Barbie, A Fairy Secret

Barbie, A Fairy Secret

Author: Meika Hashimoto

Publisher: Parragon Pubishing India

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9781445429915

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When Ken gets kidnapped by an evil fairy, Barbie and her friends must travel to the enchanted fairy world and save him.


Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Laurent

Author: Roxanne Lowit

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-03-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0500023034

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Yves Saint Laurent is a name synonymous with style, elegance, and high fashion. When he came on the scene at Dior and then started his own line, he quickly changed the way people regarded haute couture and the world of fashion itself. He revolutionized women’s evening wear when he introduced Le Smoking, a woman’s tuxedo, and made couture accessible to a younger generation. Yves Saint Laurent is Roxanne Lowit’s personal photographic history of Saint Laurent, the man and the fashion, from 1978, the year she first met him, to the last show he gave in 2002. With contributions from YSL’s muses and admirers, including Catherine Deneuve, Betty Catroux, Lucie de la Falaise, Pat Cleveland, and Valerie Steele, this reduced format hardcover represents the backstage experience at YSL’s shows as Lowit saw them herself. Whether surrounded by beautiful models or peeking at the catwalk from the wings, every moment was a magnificent photo opportunity. Lowit shares magical moments of YSL with the world—intimate, social, absorbed in fashion—and creates a unique portrait of this towering figure of postwar couture.