design book directory by designgeist

Logo Design Vol. 2 by Julius Wiedemann {TASCHEN}

2009-03-15T17:16:50+01:00

Recently TASCHEN have published Logo Design Vol. 2, following the bestseller. Amazing book, buy it here: LOGO Design, Vol. 2

"The world's best graphic symbols, tradmarks and logotypes

In this follow-up to our immensely successful first volume, you’ll find over 2,000 logos as well as detailed case studies on brand identities such as MTV and Wrangler. Top design and branding teams and offices featured includeMetaDesign, Saffron Brand Consultants, Research Studios, Stefan Sagmeister, and Studio Dumbar. With a foreword by MetaDesign’s chief design officer Uli Mayer-Johanssen and an introduction by branding guru Wally Olins, this collection brings an insider’s prospective to the art of designing successful logos in any field of commerce.

About the editor:
Julius Wiedemann was born in Brazil, studied graphic design and marketing, and was an art editor for digital and design magazines in Tokyo. His TASCHEN digital and media titles include Animation Now!, Advertising Now! and 1000 Favorite Websites." All image and text copyright belongs to TASCHEN.

Architecture Now ! 6 by Philip Jodidio

2009-03-15T11:01:09+01:00

The long awaited Architecture Now ! vol. 6 has been released by TASCHEN. Please find below a text from the TASCHEN website. Buy the book here: Architecture Now! 6 (v. 6)

"This sixth installment of Architecture Now! features buildings ranging from Fujimori’s tiny (6.07 sq meters) Teahouse Tetsu to Foster’s gigantic Crystal Island in Moscow (1.1 million sq meters), providing an arching overview of today's architecture, from traditional to radically avant-garde. What is the zeitgeist, and whither architecture in this new century? Architecture Now! 6 is the reference for what's happening now and what's to come. Easy-to-navigate illustrated A–Z entries include current and recent projects, biographies, contact information, and websites.

Featured architects/firms/artists:
3deluxe, 3LHD Architects, Adjaye/Associates, Ai Wei Wei/FAKE Design, Tadao Ando, Alejandro Aravena, ARGE Grazioli Krischanitz, Shigeru Ban, Barkow Leibinger, Bernardes + Jacobsen, Olafur Eliasson, KSP Engel und Zimmermann, FAM Arquitectura, Foster and Partners, Terunobu Fujimori, Massimiliano Fuksas, Antón García-Abril, Dionisio González, Zaha Hadid, Heatherwick Studio, Herzog & de Meuron, Steven Holl, Holzer Kobler, Junya Ishigami, Toyo Ito, Jakob+MacFarlane, Carlos Jimenez, Kengo Kuma, Lassila Hirvilammi, Daniel Libeskind, LIN Finn Geipel + Giulia Andi, MIII Architecten, MADA s.p.a.m., Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Corinna Menn, Merkx+Girod Architecten, José Rafael Moneo, Morphosis, MvRdV, Manfredi Nicoletti, Valerio Olgiati, Studio Pei-Zhu, Renzo Piano, PTW Architects, Studio Arne Quinze, RCR Arquitectes, Rojkind Arquitectos, Marc Rolinet, Hans-Jörg Ruch, SANAA/Sejima + Nishizawa, Thomas Schütte, Scope Cleaver, Álvaro Siza Vieira, Snøhetta, Tonkin Liu, Bernard Tschumi, UNStudio, URBANUS, Pekka Vapaavuori, Various Architects, Wandel Hoefer Lorch, Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Riken Yamamoto, Peter Zumthor"

All image and text credit belongs to TASCHEN.

Marcel Wanders: Behind the Ceiling

2009-03-14T19:43:04+01:00

Dutch designer Marcel Wanders is undeniably one of the most prolific and celebrated international designers today. Marcel Wanders: Behind the Ceiling is the highly anticipated first monograph on the star designer. It charts his provocative body of work and stellar career. Wanders has garnered fame through his ingenious talent, turning conceptual visions into stunning products and dazzling environments by fusing cuttingedge technology, artistry and a love of the bizarre. Wanders designs are characteristically buoyant and imbued with his signature irony and quirky dry wit that evoke imagination; nevertheless, his furniture, lighting, interior designs, tableware, decorative porcelain and ceramic vases are unpretentiously urbane. Lavishly printed, this book showcases Marcel Wanders work over the past decade. It features tableware for the renowned Dutch porcelain manufacturers Tichelaar Makkum and Royal Delft, as well as his personal art editions such as his acclaimed oversized ceramic bells, crochet seating and sculptures launched by his own studio. In addition, it presents textiles and furniture he has designed for an extensive client list including brands such as B&B Italia, Poliform, Moroso, Cappellini, Droog as well as Moooi, of which he is also Art Director and co-owner. An entertainer at heart, his theatrical performances and installations are also included, which prove his exceptional skill at amplifying experience with mesmerising environments. The book also introduces designs for interiors and architecture such as the extraordinary all over city hospitality-concept Lute Suites he established in Amsterdam as well as unpublished projects, including the new Mondrian South Beach hotel in Miami and the Villa Moda Flagship store in Bahrain, scheduled to open its doors in 2009. Marcel Wanders: Behind the Ceiling includes beautiful photographs and sketches, and an accompanying text offers a first-hand account of Wanders irresistible universe. More pictures below:Marcel Wanders

Design Hotels Book: Edition 2009

2009-03-14T19:23:53+01:00

The Design Hotels Book: Edition 2009 is the most comprehensive encyclopedia

to date featuring the most attractive international design hotels the world over.
The book presents 170 luxurious, original and distinctive properties that are setting
new standards in high-end hospitality.
This rich compendium contains portraits of each member hotel through stunning
photographs of its architecture and interior design in addition to detailed information
about its distinguished concept. The book also features extensive profiles
of visionary individuals designers and hoteliers who are the driving creative
forces behind the hotels.
The Design Hotels Book: Edition 2009 is not only an inspiring reference for
architects and designers, but is also an indispensable directory of impressive
hotels and destinations for those who like to travel in style. More pictures below: Buy the The Design Hotels Book

Jewelry Design

2009-03-14T19:09:42+01:00

Jewelry is commonly perceived as a beautiful piece of wearable art: stand-alone, sculptural, and aloof. However, in order to understand contemporary jewelry design, we need to view the work as we would the product of any design field: as conceptual projects, as material studies, as social commentaries, and as connections to the past. The various creations by international designers presented in this book give us an outline on current trends and developments in the field of jewelry. Their work is presented as a snapshot of individual practices, a broad sampling of innovative creations and forward-looking designers. What unites them are everyday considerations on context and production. Pictures as well as information on crafting techniques and materials underline the infinite creative potential of jewelry design. An index with contact information is enclosed.More pictures below: Buy Jewelry Design

Monograph: Wonderwall: Masamichi Katayama Projects N˚2

2009-03-14T19:02:20+01:00

Wonderwall is Masamichi Katayama. The internationally renowned interior and
retail designer is synonymous with exquisite quality and applies his distinctive
trademark showmanship to create visionary retail environments.
This publication introduces forty recent projects by Japan s hottest retail designer
with an extraordinary selection of interior designs for boutiques and retail outlets
from high-end luxury space to mega stores in Japan, Great Britain, France, the
United States and Hong Kong. Masamichi Katayama skillfully integrates diverse
interior design elements including light, furniture, material and proportion
in a unique and unrivalled fashion that translates into flawless design, comfort
and functionality.
Designed by Groovisions, this book vividly demonstrates why Katayama s work
has been considered groundbreaking for interior design since the founding of
Wonderwall in 2000. Insightful articles by Tyler BrulÃ©, the Editor in Chief of Monocle
and John C. Jay, Wieden+Kennedy s Creative Director, affirm this appraisal.
Wonderwall: Masamichi Katayama Projects N 2 presents a brilliant collection of
work by an outstanding designer of our time.buy

The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century Architecture

2009-03-14T18:42:38+01:00

The Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture is a comprehensive portrayal of the finest built architecture from around the world completed since the year 2000. Divided into six world regions, the Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture provides an important overview of global and local trends in architecture for a wide range of users. The geographical contexts for twenty-first century architectural production are explored in a global framework presented in accessible graphic formats. Each of the six world regions is introduced by an in-depth look at their unique urban and architectural issues. This statistical data has been researched and analyzed by a team of from the London School of Economics.

More than 1000 key buildings have been chosen through a rigorous selection process involving a panel of expert advisors and specialists from every region. Each building is fully illustrated with drawings and photographs, and each is described by a short essay. Further information includes key data such as construction cost, client name, area of the building, and geographical coordinates. Cross-referencing between projects helps the user to find other buildings by the same architect included in the book. In addition, a mass of useful information is provided, including details about the architects' practices, as well as extensive indices. buy

Julius Shulman, Modernism Rediscovered

2009-03-14T15:18:30+01:00

The buildings burned in our memories, which to us represent the spirit of fifties and sixties architectural design, were those whose pictures were widely published in magazines and books; but what about those that got lost in the process? The exchange of visual information is crucial to the development, evolution, and promotion of architectural movements. If a building is not widely seen, its photograph rarely or never published, it simply does not enter into architectural discourse. Many buildings photographed by Julius Shulman suffered this fate, their images falling into oblivion. With this book, TASCHEN brings them to light, paying homage to California Modernism in all its forms. The abandoned files of Julius Shulman show us another side of Modernism that has stayed quiet for so many years. Bringing together nearly 250 forgotten masterpieces, Modernism Rediscovered pays tribute to these lesser known yet outstanding contributions to the modern architectural movement. buy

beautyLIGHT by Matthew Rolston

2009-03-14T15:10:01+01:00

Spanning a spectrum from vampish intrigue to retro glamour, celebrity and beauty photographer Matthew Rolston offers us a unique series of photographic portraits. With painterly skill, Warhol's protégé combines elements of style, staging, light and color to create indelible impressions of some of the world's most scintillating and talented people, such as Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Drew Barrymore and Salma Hayek. Rolston's photographs build a stage for his characters, imbuing them with the iconic power of vintage Hollywood at its peak. His distinctive work has been featured in such leading publications as Interview, Harper's Bazaar and Rolling Stone, among many others.

* A fascinating insight into the world of celebrity * An indispensable addition to any collection of fine-art photography buy

Wisdom by Andrew Zuckerman

2009-03-14T15:00:45+01:00

Each one of us can be an oasis of peace.—Desmond Tutu

Inspired by the idea that wisdom is the greatest gift one generation can give to another, award-winning photographer and filmmaker Andrew Zuckerman interviewed, photographed and filmed 50 of the world’s great writers, actors, artists, designers, politicians, musicians and religious and business leaders of our time. He posed seven questions to each of his subjects—all over 65 years of age—and their candid responses offer uniquely inspirational and often surprising insights.

Thoughts from Nelson Mandela, Frank Gehry, Judi Dench, The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Clint Eastwood, Ted Kennedy, Robert Redford, Vaclav Havel, Terence Conran, Buzz Aldrin, Lou Reed, Willie Nelson, Madeline Albright, Jane Goodall, Burt Bacharach, Andrew Wyeth, Vanessa Redgrave, Nadine Gordimer and many more reveal lifetimes of adversity and triumph, and present intimate insights into very public lives.

Beautifully photographed and accompanied by a documentary DVD, Wisdom is above all a timeless gift and a deeply revealing portrait of the common experiences that unite generations.buy