Das Buch vermittelt zentrale Begriffe und Arbeitsweisen wie Form, Fläche, Komposition, Rhythmus, Kontrast, Typografie und visuelle Hierarchie.

This volume explores the curious afterlives of the floppy disk in the 21st century through the work of those involved with the medium today.

What changes when we religiously worship the toxic? I

The first publication of artist and architect Frederick Kiesler’s epoch-spanning history of human architecture, largely unknown but still relevant.

An exceptional talent, one of the greatest designers of all time – every superlative seems appropriate to describe the experimental imagination

Als die Malerei in Wien um 1900 mit Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) einen Höhepunkt erreichte, forderte dieser die Überwindung der traditionellen Unterscheidung von «hoher» und «angewandter» Kunst.

Neu entdeckt: gesellschaftliche Parallelen, kulturelle Verwandtschaften und gemeinsame Visionen der westlichen Nachkriegsmoderne und des postkolonialem Indiens.

Carlo Scarpa was a virtuoso of light, a master of detail, and a connoisseur of materials. Today he is known as a 20th-century master of architecture.

Los Logos is a series of books on contemporary logo design, offering a definitive overview of the latest developments and advances in this supreme discipline of design,

Logogestaltung gehört zu den wichtigsten und meist gefragten Aufgaben im Grafikdesign. Logos sind entscheidend für den ersten Eindruck, stiften Identität, grenzen ab.

Wall Works: Site Specific Wall Installations is an art book that documents a distinctive strand of contemporary art in which the wall

Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important role in Japanese art and culture since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, centerpieces,

The warp-faced weaves of the Andes are the most complex in the world, with up to eight warp levels.

Bertrand Goldberg (1913-1997) was a visionary Chicago architect whose designs for housing, urban planning, and industrial design made a distinctive

Announcements, letterheads, bank documents, signs, advertisements, labels... these are just some of the many

The Wittgenstein Vitrine, a monumental cabinet of silver and gemstones, is among the most complex and significant works produced by the Wiener Werkstätte.

Im Zentrum der Publikation steht die Auseinandersetzung mit Scheinwelten und konstruierten Realitäten. Essays aus den Bereichen Gestaltung,

Like a favorite shopping emporium, The Harvard Design School Guide to Shopping is a browser's paradise.

In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic, turning him and his plane--the Spirit of St. Louis--into instant international celebrities and launching the aviation industry.

This visually stunning tour of unique homes--including tiny houses, shipping containers, yurts, and boathouses from all around the world--invites you to slow down and consider a new lifestyle where you truly live by your own rules.

Die Grube / The Pit is a rigorously conceived and generously realized Land Art project near Lake Neusiedl in Burgenland, which exhibition maker and designer Peter Noever founded in

In the 1920s, in Northern Italy, the brothers Camillo, Cezaro and Alfonso Bialetti produced in their workshops aluminum household equipment. Renato Bialetti, son of Alfonso,

The book provides graphic information and previously unpublished analyses of the typical cell of one of Le Corbusier's most important buildings:

Hasso Gehrmann (*1924 in Weißenfels, †2008 in Bregenz) war ein Pionier an der Schnittstelle von Kunst, Design und Lebensgestaltung.

The catalogue raisonné of Miró’s ceramic works marks the continuation of the comprehensive documentation of his oeuvre: following the four-volume catalogue of his graphic work, the six volumes dedicated to his paintings, and the volume on his sculpture.

The sculptures of Bodys Isek Kingelez (1948–2015) are imagined architectural propositions and improbable structures for a fairytale urban landscape. Comprised of paper, commercial packaging and the stuff of everyday life, his “extreme maquettes” transform these materials into fantastic visions that encompass civic buildings, public monuments and private pavilions.

Artisan craft is quickly evolving to combine handwork with machine technology, providing unlimited possibilities for customization.

Formica Forever, published in celebration of Formica®’s centennial, offers a vibrant and insightful journey through the evolution of one of the most iconic materials of the modern era.

Die unversöhnlichen Gegensätze der Ideologien in Österreich, die seit dem Justizpalastbrand 1927 eskalierten, schlugen sich in einer Flut von Propaganda- und Kampfschriften nieder.

„Atelier E.B: Passer-by“ – Eine interdisziplinäre Auseinandersetzung mit der Welt der Schaufensterpuppen.

Celebrates the revival of weaving with works by influential and contemporary weavers from around the world - An inspiring book for lovers of textiles, interiors and design.

The graphics, interiors, and products designed by Vignelli Associates are internationally recognized for their refined aesthetics, evolving modernity, and crisp execution.

In der Sonderpräsentation „Die Vermählung“ in der Kunstkammer des Kunsthistorischen Museums können Besucher:innen Schmuckstücke der österreichischen Schmuckkünstlerin

The publication Raummalerei – Spatial Painting: Analytical Secessionism 1900–1910 explores a pivotal moment in Viennese modernism, focusing on the emergence of a holistic approach to spatial design at

Der Katalog macht zentrale Tendenzen seines Schaffens sichtbar, etwa die Verbindung von dekorativer Linie, figürlicher Reduktion und symbolistischer Ausdruckskraft – und

Presented here in this visual anthology are the current boutique periodicals so cutting-edge, they will continue to flourish in print even as their mainstream contemporaries move to digital.

Renowned for his sculptural approach to furniture and his groundbreaking use of materials and techniques, Paul Evans (1931–1987) occupies a singular position in postwar American design history.

Eine der ältesten Formen chinesischen Volksglaubens erweist sich als lebendiger Brauch, der überall in der Kultur Chinas praktiziert wird:

In addition to recent works, the exhibition focused on “Signetische Zeichnung” (1994-95), a spectacular early work by the Frankfurt-based artist, which was on display in its entirety for the first time.

Dynamisches Kunstlicht im Museum, In Galerien und Museen wird die Wahrnehmung von Kunst, Raum und Atmosphäre wesentlich durch den Faktor Licht bestimmt.

What might be considered the research output of a walking practice? An important caveat to this would be to ask where and when the research occurs in relation to the walk, the walking, and the walkers. Does the walk activate our senses, or do our senses demand that we walk? Since walking involves encounters with various objects and subjects, how

Capsule is a huge new offering from the team at KALEIDOSCOPE, a glossy, chunky, spiral bound design mag—‘indulging in a lavish physicality’—and refusing to be put in a single box. It covers interiors and architecture, fashion and technology, ecology and craft in order to assess and explore the relationship between design and consumption.

Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel is an icon of fashion, and can lay claim to having invented the look of the 20th century. At the height of the Belle Époque, she stripped women of their corsets and feathers,

The richly illustrated book Without and within: essays on territory and the interior contains a series of essays that trace a thread of ideas,

Headdresses and head coverings are among the most powerful vehicles of cultural identity, referring variously to nationality, subculture, gender, ethnicity, religion, and profession. Yet cultural identity is also continuously evolving. “Hybrid Heads” is a project by Daniela Dossi and the open collective studio Manoeuvre,

Der Berliner Schlüssel von Bruno Latour liest sich als wunderbar klarer Text, der nicht nur Latours Verständnis unserer Gesellschaft verdeutlicht, sondern gleichzeitig auch einen für viele Berliner alltäglichen und doch mysteriösen Gegenstand bespricht: Diesen Schlüssel mit doppeltem Bart, der vor 100 Jahren

A conversation between Oscar Tusquets and Luis Cerveró. Co-Produced by BD and Terranova. Photography by Eduard Sánchez Ribot

Design führte in Wien lange Zeit ein Schattendasein. Doch seit den späten 1990er-Jahren hat sich eine kreative Szene etabliert, die mittlerweile auch über die Grenzen Österreichs hinaus wahrgenommen wird.

Plants are among the most important materials for effective landscape design. Yet the fundamentals of plant biology and growth; their morphology, color, and functional assets; and details such as planting, pruning techniques, and maintenance practices are surprisingly absent from our education and training, which tend to focus on other core principles like drainage, grading, and spatial relationships.

An encyclopedic guide featuring over seventy established, emerging, and innovative production techniques and over sixty materials used in textile and fashion design
To be truly prized and employable, textile and fashion

Lassen Sie sich auf eine Entdeckungsreise in die Geschichte des Schachspiels entführen, eine Reise durch die Zeit und um die Welt. Das Buch macht eine Fülle von Fach- und Detailwissen zugänglich und offenbart gleichzeitig die Faszination, die von diesem Spiel ausgeht.

Our oceans are in an ecological crisis due to their contamination with millions of tons of toxic microplastic particles. In just a few years, the volume of microplastic particles will exceed that of plankton in our oceans and turn them into a huge sea of plastic.

he mysterious interplay of light and shadow has fascinated humankind since time immemorial. In Asia in particular this led to the development of the lively traditions of shadow puppetry. The exquisitely aesthetic puppets in this volume will lure the viewer into the world of shadow puppetry, from China to south and southeast Asia and from the Orient to Europe.

The ceramics collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum is among its greatest glories, unrivalled in its range, diversity and global reach.

The first full-scale biography of the great 20th-century artist, craftsman, and thinker Josef Albers, whose influence is still felt today.
Drawing on extensive unpublished archival writings, documents, and illustrations, this is the first full-scale biography of one of the 20th-century’s great artists.

This book is a dynamic and generously illustrated survey of independent publications that are breathing new life into old media. While magazines such as Spin and The Face have disappeared from newsstands and mailboxes, non-traditional periodicals with names like Boneshaker, Lucky Peach, Anorak, WRAP, and Kinfolk are taking their places on shelves and coffee tables everywhere. Print is Dead. Long Live Print is an eye-opening look

While the industrial revolution of the nineteenth century diminished the role of the craftsperson in the manufacturing process, the digital revolution has had a less devastating effect. Today’s digital technologies have given rise to entirely new working methods, skill sets, and consumer products that don’t eliminate, but enrich traditional hand techniques.

With the intention to inspire, the clear instructions and hand-drawn illustrations make it wonderfully easy to assemble items like this Flying Shelf by Matteo Thun." -Absolutely City & Angel "Ever wanted to actually use the drill your aunt bought you three Christmases ago? Try one of these 50 DIY builds from the world's most lauded artists and designers...

OPTIONS offers a non-linear reading of the events that led to the annexation of South Tyrol to Italy at the end of WWI. When the area between the present-day Austrian and Trentino boundaries officially became an Italian province in 1919, a choice was given to the local communities: they could either stay, naturalise as Italians and side with the Fascists, or they could emigrate to the Third Reich and leave behind their culture and possessions.

Im Jahr 1932 errichtet der junge Marcel Breuer sein architektonisches Erstlingswerk: ein Wohnhaus für die Familie Harnischmacher in Wiesbaden. Nach dem Krieg baut der mittlerweile in den USA lebende Architekt nur wenige Meter vom ursprünglichen Bau entfernt für dieselbe Familie ein neues Domizil: Haus Harnischmacher II. Anders als sein Vorgängerbau bleibt dieses Projekt, das einzige bis heute erhaltene Wohnhaus Marcel Breuers in Deutschland, weitgehend unbeachtet.