A revised edition of this popular history of design, updated to reflect innovations since the book's first publication in 2016. Design: The Whole Story takes a close look at the key developments, movements and practitioners of design around the world, from the beginnings of industrial manufacturing to the present day. Organized chronologically, it locates design within its technological, cultural, economic, aesthetic and theoretical contexts.

From the high-minded moralists of the 19th century...

The definitive guide to contemporary and historical graphic design for designers and creatives. Designer, writer and lecturer Theo Inglis takes readers through the story, theory, and practice of graphic design, from its historical origins up to the present. Chapters on typography and mediums provide an extensive exploration of how each has been utilized and revolutionized through the years.

Extensively illustrated with both historical and contemporary examples, each topic is divided into conc...

In November 2008, John Hattie's ground-breaking book Visible Learning synthesised the results of more than fifteen years research involving millions of students and represented the biggest ever collection of evidence-based research into what actually works in schools to improve learning. Visible Learning for Teachers takes the next step and brings those ground breaking concepts to a completely new audience. Written for students, pre-service and in-service teachers, it explains how to apply th...

Hardop kijken met voetnoten is de samenvoeging van twee succesvolle boeken over kunstbeschouwing van Ad de Visser: Hardop kijken (sinds de eerste druk in 1989 ruim 60.000 exemplaren verkocht) en Kunst met voetnoten (9.000 exemplaren verkocht). Beide boeken zijn voor deze nieuwe editie volledig herzien, de illustraties zijn geactualiseerd en de twee delen zijn aan elkaar geschreven. Het resultaat is een rijk geïllustreerde, toegankelijke en brede inleiding in de kunstbeschouwing.

In het eerst...

Fashionpedia is the ultimate fashion bible, containing thousands of fashion items for more efficient and productive brainstorming. Designed to be as visually driven as the people who use it, Fashionpedia contains thousands of fashion items, converting unapproachable technical terms on style, material and production into beautiful charts and infographics. Whether you're an industry insider or a fashion connoisseur, Fashionpedia is all you'll ever need to navigate the fashion scene.

Whether you're managing a rebrand or educating your staff or students about brand fundamentals, Designing Brand Identity is the quintessential resource. The sixth edition has been updated throughout to address the challenges faced by branding professionals today. From research to brand strategy, design execution to launch and governance, Designing Brand Identity is a compendium of tools and best practices that demystifies, inspires, and provides a road map to creating sustainable and successf...

Van leraren wordt vandaag de dag meer gevraagd dan frontaal lesgeven op de ‘ouderwetse’ manier. Nieuwe visies zoals ontdekkend en onderzoekend leren of ontwikkelingsgericht onderwijs vragen om een nieuwe invulling van de rol van de leraar. Hoe geef je les in kritisch denken en activeer je je leerlingen? Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is een toegankelijke en praktische methode die helpt om gestalte te geven aan deze nieuwe pedagogisch-didactische visies.

VTS is een leermethode die besta...

Bestseller Beeldende Begrippen, het boek waar het allemaal mee begon, is in 2019 herzien. De 6e editie is in een nieuw jasje gestoken, goed geüpdatet en helemaal in lijn met de eindexamenbegrippen voor tehatex (kunst oude stijl). Zo kunnen de leerlingen van de bovenbouw h/v goed voorbereid het eindexamen in!

Beeldende Begrippen bestaat uit 6 hoofdstukken:

Kunstgeschiedenis

Verschijningsvormen

Bouwkunst

Voorstelling

Vormgeving

Materialen & technieken

In deze hoofdstukken komen de relevante ku...

Drawing on the best of current design practice and academic research, Designing Connected Products provides an introduction to the technology of IoT and practical guidance on designing for diverse devices, cross-device interactions, and complex ecosystems.

Bioluminescent algae, symbiotic aquariums, self-healing concrete, clavicle wind instruments and structures made from living trees “ biology applied outside the lab has never been so intriguing, or so beautiful. Bio Design examines the thrilling advances in the field, showcasing some seventy projects (concepts, prototypes and completed designs) that cover a range of fields“ from architecture and industrial design to fashion and medicine. The revised and expanded edition features twelve new...