Material Matters: New Materials in Design discusses the vast range of materials that are available to us today, and highlights the advances predicted to prove seminal in the future. The six chapters are divided by che...

There are many ways in which a product can be manufactured but most designers know only a handful of techniques. Both informative and incredibly easy to use, this bestselling book explains over 100 production methods ...

Pattern is back, and what better way to celebrate its revival than with a cool compendium of the best pattern design from around the globe? This exciting new book showcases some of the most innovative pattern designs,...

While it has long been an essential element of interior decor, wallpaper is currently experiencing a creative boom. Designers everywhere are rediscovering its versatility and using it to achieve a variety of imaginati...

What makes a classic piece of furniture? Which living design is timelessly popular and always contemporary and why? Aesthetic quality as a function of clarity of design, rigorous color and styling are just as importan...

Featuring 30 designs by leading designer-makers from around the world DIY Furniture shows you how to use simple techniques to make stunning designer furniture from scratch. All the projects can be easily assembled usi...

Lavishly illustrated, this beautifully produced volume is a feast for traditional book lovers as well as an inspiration for those excited by the information revolution. For two and a half thousand years, books have...

In It's second edition,this book provides an in-depth study of the creative and manufacturing processes behind 50 contemporary domestic design objects. Chosen from around the world, they span furniture, lighting, tabl...