As we enter an era where AI and sensor-driven interfaces redefine our interaction with technology, 'Interface Design' emerges as an indispensable guide for crafting physical and digital interfaces. This book transcends mere technicalities, offering a unique conceptual approach to discussing and designing user interactions – an invaluable asset for those looking to innovate in the field.Beginning with foundational principles, 'Interface Design' delves into practical case studies and explores...

The origin stories of the greatest supermodels of all time, featuring exclusive interviews with icons including Pat Cleveland, Claudia Schiffer, Stephanie Seymour and Halima Aden.

The international fashion police is a force to be reckoned with. Armed with a seemingly endless list of rules, it dictates all the do's and don'ts and acts as judge and jury in dealing with those guilty of committing a fashion faux-pas. But while some of the rules that are enforced by the fashion-conscious are nothing short of ridiculous, others serve more as words of wisdom that can prevent people from committing a crime against fashion. This book contains fifty-one rules like "Dress Your Ag...

Innovation is highly relevant to every organization. Yet, eighty percent of innovation projects never reach the market. Many have a false start. The Innovation Expedition is written to inspire you with practical tools on HOW to start innovation effectively. It gives you practical and visual tools.The remarkable stories of how great explorers overcame unexpected setbacks will inspire you. How Columbus discovered America, how Hillary reached the summit of Everest and how Neil Armstrong got to b...

Conditional Design is the sequel to Operative Design. This book will further explore the operative in design in a more detailed, intentional, and functional manner. Spatially, the conditional is the result of the operative. Both terms work together to satisfy a formal manipulation through a set of opportunities for elements such as connections and apertures. The conditional starts with investigating not only ideas of circulation and light but also how volumes relate to the ground. These manip...

Art school doesn't always prepare creatives for the real-world challenges they'll face in their careers. This can lead to feelings of being misunderstood, slow down careers, or even increased risk of burnout. Being Creative is the Easy Part provides valuable insights into the creative process and tackles common challenges such as client interactions, time and financial management. The book covers unconventional yet crucial topics, such as the potential negative impact of excessive focus on ar...

Designers in public organizations face the challenges of managing influential stakeholders, shifting priorities, and the complexities of drafting and implementing policy. Often, they lack the headspace to think deeply about designing for effective public engagement. "Conversational Design" helps designers within public and social organizations improve co-design and informed decision making practices. The book offers practical tools and case studies to stimulate participation and foster better...

The definitive guide to the life and work of Marina Abramovic, the world's most famous performance artist

Inspiration for Innovation helps you to become a successful innovator. It offers practical insights, tips and tools and teaches you how to innovate. With 101 columns, this book inspires, confronts and surprises everyone who is looking for more inspiration on this topic. Using an expedition metaphor, it reveals how to achieve a strategic mind-set: timing, breaking patterns, understanding customers, creating a culture for innovation, and implementing innovation projects successfully.

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‘Design Leadership Chronicles’ is a graphic novel that tells the stories of nine design leaders and their approach to organizational change. They all use design to rethink how their respective organizations make decisions and organize work to meet strategic business goals, such as customer-centricity. The book's objective is to reveal the human side of these leaders rather than offer a step-by-step approach. It explores how they dealt with failures, achieved success, and their learnings a...