CUBE COLLECTION
126mm x 126mm
672 pages
hardcover with sponge
ac
The Cube Collection is back with brand new titles that showcase a comprehensive range of works from the most current and talented international designers in product design, label design, fashion design and pattern. Authored by zeixs, the books of this series have proved to be bestseller because of its informative content.
EXCITING WORLD OF PATTERNS
978-981-245-836-0
LABEL DESIGN
978-981-245-837-7
GREAT NEW FASHION DESIGN
978-981-245-838-4
PRODUCT DESIGN
978-981-245-843-8
INSPIRATION FROM THE EAST: MODERN CHINESE DESIGN
978-981-245-869-8
260mm x 240mm
240 pages
hardcover with jacket
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As one of today’s oldest civilisation and most populous country, with its remarkable history, rich culture, diverse ethnic groups, and fast-growing economy, China is receiving an unprecedented level of worldwide attention today. Emerging from this backdrop are new and interesting designs with a unique artistic charm that cannot be regarded as the products of direct Western influence. All of the amazing works featured here were selected from eminent designers in China today, who have been setting trends in contemporary Chinese design. Besides the designers’ insightful views, comments for each project and the biography of each designer can be found. This is a one-stop guide to today’s Chinese design scene, from graphic to other related fields, and a perfect book for readers to grasp the essence of Chinese design culture.
CONSTELLATIONS
An inspirational sourcebook of repeat patterns
978-981-245-870-4
175mm x 175mm
176 pages
hardcover with jacket & DVD
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Repeated patterns are widely applied to decorative home furnishings, apparel fabrics, wall and floor coverings, gift wraps, and dinnerware. In recent years, more and more people are embracing pretty pattern design as a way to embellish a surface or a background, and often used to display cutting-edge products or packaging. Sometimes, an eye-catching pattern makes a popular product. The book contains four chapters - abstraction, graphic, collage and texture
– of today’s popular patterns, and the 243 copyright-free and repeatable patterns are arranged by six different styles. Each of the original patterns is reworked three times to get a series of inspirational works, allowing the reader to compare different effects through colour, proportion, composition and texture. The DVD provides 243 patterns in high resolution PSD format with layers or vector EPS format, allowing you to modify freely the patterns such as colour, size as well as combination, and make your own repeated patterns as large as you want for printing and reference. The book is an invaluable resource for modern design enthusiasts, professional designers and students, helping them choose the proper hues, composition, texture and style to create incredible works.
210mm x 148mm
244 pages
softcover with flaps
ac
The Worldwide Graphic Design series presents contemporary graphic design from different parts of the world. Eventhough globalisation results in different cultures and societies getting more alike, many regional designs still retain distinctive characteristics. Included in this series are Worldwide Graphic Design: Australia and Worldwide Graphic Design: Asia, which capture the unique particularities of two different regions in their compilation of exceptional works of graphic design.
WORLDWIDE GRAPHIC DESIGN: AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
978-981-245-839-1
WORLDWIDE GRAPHIC DESIGN: ASIA
978-981-245-840-7
FORM: BOOK & PROMOTION
978-981-245-874-2
285mm x 210mm
240 pages
hardcover
w ex. ch & two
As the publishing industry booms, design becomes an essential element that makes book and promotional pieces more valuable. Form features eye-catching book and promotion designs. With unique materials, unusual forms, interesting foldouts, innovative prints and special bindings, it showcases the aesthetic potential of the traditional medium. Form collects books and promotions with the most creative ideas and unique forms. It displays creative techniques in book design, emphasising the value of books as collectible works of art.
GRAFFITI NOW
978-981-245-784-4
265mm x 205mm
256 pages
softcover with flaps
apr'09
ac
Graffiti has been a visible sub-culture since the 1970s and now it has turned into a part of modern youth culture. No amount of wall-washing, it seems, will ever suppress this “spray paint” culture, which appears as a brightly-coloured rainbow, weaving itself in and out of the grey tower block landscapes. While graffiti culture and mainstream design appear to be feeding off each other and enriching their perspectives, graffiti still offers a broader room for creativity, as shown in the collection of works in this book. Through the different projects featured, it is evident that the deep-rooted relation of graffiti with street culture is and has always been its charm.
上个世纪70年代出现的亚文化-涂鸦，如今已成为现代青年文化的一个部分；再多的墙面清洗似乎也制止不了这种喷漆文化，他就像雨后彩虹一般，在灰色的大厦上编织着美丽的风景；然而，涂鸦文化是因主流阻碍助长起来的，朝着完全相反的方向发展的；主流设计理念相对比较狭隘，而涂鸦文化具有更为宽广的创造空间；涂鸦与街头文化也有着根深蒂固的关系，其中最重要的是，涂鸦来自于街头文化并吸收了其精髓；这就是涂鸦的魅力所在。
SHOP GRAPHICS
978-981-245-724-4
225mm x 170mm
336 pages
softcover
jan'09
ac
The concept and philosophies of modern shops and boutiques have brought a new approach to brand identity design, taking on urban and cultural roles unimaginable in other times. From simple retail spaces come new concepts in both interior and graphic design, which take the form of collectible shopping bags, flashy business cards, exclusive invites and designer displays. Shop Graphics is a rich source of visual reference for designers, shop owners, and shopaholics alike.
现代商店设计的个性化带来了新的品牌设计理念，使其成为都市文化的角色，这在以前的时代是不可想象的。新的简洁的零售空间设计理念包含了室内设计和平面设计：购物袋设计、名片设计、请柬设计以及展示设计等。本书是设计师、商店业主和购物爱好者的很好的视觉化的参考资料。
NEW PACKAGING
978-981-245-833-9
260mm x 210mm
272 pages
hardcover
jul'09
w ex. ch & to
With the development of economic globalisation, brand concept is the pursuit of each enterprise, and packaging is the medium to build a product brand. Among the world commodity packaging design, there is romantic European packaging, exquisite Japanese packaging, American marketing packaging and Chinese packaging with typical characteristics of Asia. Serving as an informative source for professional, New Packaging presents the main trends of packaging design all over the world and covers different types of packaging for different industries, including drink, food, beauty care, luxury goods and other goods.
随着经济全球化的发展，每个企业都追求品牌概念于是采取在包装上建立产品品牌的方法；纵观全球，商品包装的设计主要有欧洲烂漫风格、日本精致风格、美国的营销风格以及以中国为代表的典型的亚洲特色；《New Packaging》作为专业的包装信息资料，涵盖了全球包装设计的主要趋势以及各种类型的包装，包括饮料、食品、美容、奢侈品等等。
BOLD DESIGN
978-981-245-783-7
280mm x 215mm
304 pages
softcover with flaps
apr'09
ac
A collection of contemporary French illustrations, this book features up-and-coming artists and designers. Riding on their rich and long artistic tradition, young French illustrators create wonderful pieces in various fields like painting, fashion, design, and literature. In the 19th century, many painters under the influence of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec were transformed into poster artists. Today this relation between these fields of painting and illustration are still alive, and is reflected in this collection. The book also features the biographies of the illustrators, and has their work categorised according to the technique used in their art.
本书以合集的形式，收录了当代法国插画艺术作品。这些艺术家大多是年轻的新锐设计师。年轻的法国设计师们沉醉在社会环境和悠久的艺术传统中，所以他们很快形成了自己成熟的风格，在诸如绘画、时尚、设计和文学领域发挥自己的创意能力和天赋。在19世纪，许多画家受图卢兹的影响而转变成为海报艺术家，这样的转变一直保持到现在，并在本书中有所体现。
CHINESE ILLUSTRATION NOW
978-981-245-775-2
265mm x 206mm
320 pages
softcover with flaps
apr'09
ac
When old traditions meet modern fashion, it is often likely that something new will emerge. Thus, it is not surprising that an intense sensory and visual impact is created when 5,000 years of Chinese culture and history meets popular contemporary art. This can be seen from the works of new prominent illustrators in China, who stand out from other international illustrators because of their unique style. Boasting strong Oriental charm, fresh modern tastes, as well as a combination of traditional graphic elements and avant-garde visuals, Chinese Illustration Now shows a blend of ideas and innovation that is set to take on the world.
当古老的传统与现代时尚相碰，往往会出现新事物；因此，中国当上下5000年的传统历史文化的中国人对于当代的流行艺术能够发生的强烈的感觉和视觉冲击力，就不足为奇了；这些都可在因其独特风格而在国际插画界脱颖而出的中国插画界新秀的作品中看出；浓郁的东方风韵、新潮的现代品味、再加上传统图案与前卫的视觉效果的结合，使得中国当代插画的革新理念适用于全世界。
PROMOTION DESIGN
978-981-245-758-5
300mm x 157mm
256 pages
hardcover with jacket
oct'08
ac
This book brings together an extensive collection of original and creative promotion designs done by famous corporations, brands and product services throughout Europe and the United States. Covering designs from a wide range of industries, Promotion Design is packed with ideas and will be a useful reference book for graphic designers and marketing professionals.
这本书广泛收集了整个欧洲和美国著名品牌和产品服务公司的原创的设计作品。本书中的设计作品涵盖了各种行业，将为平面设计师和营销专业人士提供有益的参考。
PERFECT PAPER
978-981-245-764-6
240mm x 190mm
192 pages
hardcover with special packaging
dec'08
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In the hands of today's most progressive artists, paper has undergone a renaissance. Embodying the intimacy of the handmade aesthetic and the bold, self-renewing spirit of modernity, Perfect Paper is an idea book that takes paper as its muse. Today's paper artists have made accelerated inroads into other realms like fashion design and product design. From intricate paper cuts to three-dimensional art objects to tactile interiors and installations, and edgy fashion pieces, Perfect Paper showcases the eclectic forms of paper brilliantly executed by a new wave of artists and designers like Nel Linssen, Robert Ryan and Molo Design. Perfect Paper is set to enchant collectors and inspire spontaneous creative processes amongst designers.
在当今最进步的艺术家手中，纸品经历了复兴。本书是一本关于纸品创意的书籍，具体表现出了手工创作的美感以及大胆、现代的创新精神。现在的纸品艺术家已经进入了时装和产品设计领域。有些人已经把纸品作为无声的表现媒介。从复杂的纸品裁切，到三维艺术品，以及内部设计、前卫时尚设计，本书向我们展现了由艺术家和设计师带来的纸品艺术的新的浪潮。本书分为4个章节：纸品裁切图解、艺术要求、内部设计及装配、具体的纸品表现。本书中的艺术家、设计师和摄影师是正在崛起的一代视觉艺术家，他们创造出了纸品表现艺术的无限潜能。那些喜欢在艺术与设计的模糊边缘之间创作的人士将会非常喜欢这本书。本书彩色印刷，配以具有吸引力的作品和艺术访谈，一定会令那些收藏爱好者和喜欢创意的设计师着迷。
RIDICULOUS DESIGN RULES - NEVER USE WHITE TYPE ON A BLACK BACKGROUND
978-981-245-854-4
170mm x 120mm
160 pages
hardcover
apr'09
ac
The world of design is inundated with a seemingly endless list of rules. 'Less is more', 'form follows function', 'keep it simple', 'dress your age' and the list goes on and on. Some designers consider these rules as valuable words of wisdom, which serve as a guiding line and source of inspiration. Others perceive them as mere restrictions: design dogmas and fashion formulae that need to be bended, twisted or broken altogether.
Whichever side of the fence you sit on in this whole rules debate, you're bound to find this book a source of inspiration, comfort, joy or just plain old fun.
Because, ultimately, every rule related to, or governing, design is ridiculous.
VISUAL ENGINE
978-981-245-757-8
285mm x 215mm
400 pages
softcover
oct'08
ac
Regarded as leaders in the field of art design, the 18 designers featured in this book come from different parts of the world, and are very active in the contemporary art scene. Presenting the works of these outstanding designers, this valuable volume offers readers a visual feast. Above all, the book includes what the designers have to say about their most important work, giving a glimpse into their creative processes.
作为各个艺术设计领域的领军人物，许多有名望的设计师在设计经验、设计内容、设计技巧以及设计成就方面都是相类似的。本书选取了世界各地的18位设计师，他们都活跃在当代设计的舞台上。这本有价值的书籍收入了这些出色设计师的作品，读者在鉴赏这些出色的设计作品的同时，可以感觉到他们是站在全球设计的前沿的设计师。本书内容还包括这些设计师对作品的阐释，让读者全方位的了解这些设计师。在本书中这些不同的设计作品之中，读者会找到它们的相同之处。
THE LITTLE BOOK OF KAWAII
978-981-245-785-1
210mm x 170mm
456 pages
softcover with flaps
apr'09
ac
Introducing The Little Book of Kawaii, dedicated to all things kawaii. This new title will explain the Japanese subculture that has found its way into the designs and hearts of artists and people all over the globe. The book will cover “kawaii noir” the dark and sexy side of this existing subject, as well as food, fashion, toys, characters and pixel art. Through illustration, graphic design and photography, this book shows how this culture has made its impact on our lives.
本书关于kawaii的所有事情。这个书名解释了日本文化已经进入了设计和世界各国艺术家的心里。本书覆盖了“kawaii noir” 黑暗与性感受的一面，以及食品、时尚、玩具、人物和显象艺术。这本书通过插图、绘画设计与摄影展示了文化如何影响我们的生活。
SMALL STUDIOS
978-981-245-823-0
240mm x 160mm
644 pages
softcover
apr'08
w ex. ch
This book on small studios starts off with interviews and the work of successful designers such as Stefan Sagmeister, Niklaus Troxler, Catherine Griffiths and Henry Steiner, before undertaking a journey into the world of 100 small studios from 24 countries from across the globe. Learn about the philosophies, working styles and daily routines of these small studios, as they address the central question that links them all: are small studios able to survive at all in the contemporary graphic design world? Small Studios is a book for all those interested in small boutique design studios, as well as young designers harbouring hopes of establishing a studio of their own. Through the experiences of the featured small studios, similarly young and talented designers can find their way through the design business.
本书内容主要是对优秀的设计师进行采访，包括：Stefan Sagmeister, Niklaus Troxler, Catherine Griffiths和 Henry Steiner这些设计师在对世界上24个国家100个小型工作室研究之旅启程以前，都在小型工作室或大公司工作。在学习了这些小型工作室的理念，工作方式和日常规范后，人们提出了一个核心问题：小型工作室能否生存于现代平面设计的世界？《Small Studios》是写给那些为小精品店设计工作室感兴趣的人以及追求拥有一间属于自己的工作室的年轻的设计师们；怎样才有可能呢？小型工作室是否有将来呢？小型工作室与大型设计公司有什么区别呢？通过在具有特色的小型工作室的工作经验，年轻有为的设计师们同样能在设计工作中发现自己的价值。
BRANDS A-Z: ALESSI
978-981-245-862-9
250mm x 190mm
232 pages
hardcover
w
Brands A-Z: Alessi presents an accessible and engaging portrait of the much-loved Italian brand. Alessi has evolved from a workshop producing crafted metal products to one of today’s most significant firms producing modern and innovative kitchen furnishings. This book also provides insights into Alessi’s design philosophies and offers an overview of Alessi’s most successful products and its expansion into products beyond kitchenware. Exclusive to Brands AZ:
Alessi will be a chapter on product prototypes never released into the market, as well as a section shedding light on Alessi’s famous “design fiascos”. Featuring interviews with the key creative personalities of Alessi, the book will reveal the brand’s relationships with some of the world’s top designers.
BRAND & BRANDING
978-981-245-898-8
255mm x 215mm
208 pages
softcover with flaps
ac
Brand & Branding is a painstaking selection of branding projects from different countries. This book encompasses corporative images whose appeal lies in their convincing graphics, plus other projects with a widespread image implanted in several different facets. The function of branding will become patently clear. First a brand is born, then it is made!
