A primer that puts the power of design in the hands of ordinary people.

To encourage people to choose materials that support, rather than squander fragile ecosystems, this work offers different uses for sustainably grown, locally harvested materials.

The essential guide for students, professional and amateurs alike to get to grips with the basic principles in order to facilitate experimentation and personal growth.

Features 100 emerging graphic designers, as chosen by 10 respected figures in the field. This book, within, more than 1,500 images reveals the talents and trends of contemporary graphic design as it has evolved. Each of it's 100 four-page sections is devoted to the work of a single designer, and includes an essay written by the relevant curator.

A deck of 25 cards with instructions for a variety of do-it-yourself design projects ranging from bookbinding and stencilling to customizing house wares and clothing, based on the book DIY: Design it Yourself . It also includes a tri-fold intro card.

How to Design and Produce Your Own Book. A nuts and bolts guide to producing books from bestselling author Ellen Lupton. Addresses all aspects of indie publishing, from getting an ISBN to using the internet to market your work.

From Antiquity to the Present. A comprehensive, award-winning study of how visual communication has shaped our perception of the world throughout the ages.

This critical study of graphic design and typography provides a source of information on the art and history of books, letterforms, symbols and advertising. It considers theories of visual and verbal communication, and looks at a range of design practices such as punctuation.

The Bauhaus is the most widely known, discussed, imitated, dissected, and exhibited phenomenon in modern design. This book traces the origins and impact of the Bauhaus in relation to basic design, graphic design and typography.

Invites young readers to explore design principles and make their own graphics, toys, gifts, wearable art, party items and more.

Shows how design is about much more than what's bought at high-end stores or the modern look at IKEA. This book casts an eye on everything from roller bags, bras, toilet paper and stuffed animals to parenting, piles, porches and potted plants.

A critical guide for designers, writers, editors and students.