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A witty, tongue-in-cheek discussion of design's potentials and pitfallsIn focusing on creating preferable conditions, the discipline of design is optimistic by default. And yet, ve

Paper Visions

Elena Borghi

Logos, Modena 2015, 96 pagine, 17x24cm, iSBN 978 88 576 9775-7

euro 16,00

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Paper Visions è una prima raccoltadelle opere in #papercraft di Elena Borghi, #paperDesigner o visionaria su carta, che idea, progetta e crea mondi di carta per le vetrine degli eleganti negozi di Milano.

Tra i suoi clienti Castor, Erica Cavallini, Sergio Rossi, Seventy, Serapian, Sicis Jewels, Trussardi, Vogue.

Paper Visions è una prima raccolta delle opere in #papercraft di Elena Borghi, #paperDesigner o visionaria su carta, che idea, progetta e crea mondi di carta per le vetrine degli eleganti negozi di Milano.

Tra i suoi clienti Castor, Erica Cavallini, Sergio Rossi, Seventy, Serapian, Sicis Jewels, Trussardi, Vogue.

Un libro, se vogliamo, di #windowsDesign, dove il soggetto/oggetto della vetrina diviene protagonista grazie alla narrazione sviluppata nel suo intorno dall’artista. Ma anche e soprattutto un libro artigianale in un’epoca all’insegna della produzione in serie, in cui i dettagli delle opere raccontano le centinaia di ore impiegate da Elena per sviluppare una creazione: foglia per foglia, petalo per petalo, fino a far apparire un magico prato in fiore in cui crescono anche gioielli o scarpe. Un libro che parla di filosofia di vita, in cui una donna ora dopo ora, fiore dopo fiore, sviluppa una sua personale analisi di ciò che la circonda e l’affronta, attraverso il lento e meticoloso lavoro del #papercutting, che lei stessa definisce un mantra.

Matali Crasset

edited by Caroline Klein

Daab Publ, Cologne 2007, 176 pages, 24,5x39,5cm, ISBN 9783937718897, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian

euro 15,00

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This volume of the series about young but already very successful architects and designers introduces to the projects of the french designer Matali Crasset. The book not only shows the assembled work of Matali Crasset but also what she understands under "work ensemble".

Matali Crasset si è formata come designer industriale. Ha iniziato la sua carriera negli anni ‘90 lavorando con Denis Santachiara in Italia e con Philippe Starck in Francia. Nei primi anni 2000 ha creato la sua organizzazione, la Matali Crasset productions. Ha aperto il suo studio nel cuore del distretto parigino di Belleville, in una vecchia tipografia ristrutturata in appartamenti e piccoli giardini accanto alla sua casa, proprio in mezzo al via vai dei vicini e ai bambini che giocano.

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8 Summer Reads For Creative Inspiration

Summer is the perfect time to relax, recharge, and dive into inspiring books that can fuel your creative spirit!

Whether you're passionate about design or you're a design professional, there are numerous books out there that can provide you with fresh ideas, and the motivation to push your creativity. In this article, we bring you eight must-read books that will spark your creativity and leave you feeling inspired. So grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and let these books transport you to a world of creative brilliance!

Palette Perfect for Graphic Designers and Illustrators: Colour Combinations, Meanings and Cultural References by Sara Caldas

Both a practical and inspirational book filled with color combinations for any design and illustration project. The use of color and its combinations creatively in illustration, graphic and product design also implies understanding what emotions they convey and how they affect our design and illustrations.

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Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire by Poketo

The debut book from acclaimed Los Angeles lifestyle brand Poketo! Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire explores the lives, homes, and studios of 23 artistic entrepreneurs, authors, and designers. From a colorful desk in a tiny closet to expansive homes, Creative Spaces features a collection of unique interiors from across the country.

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Soft Minimal by Norm Architects: A Sensory Approach to Architecture and Design

Norm Architects' humane simplicity creates environments that feel as good as they look. Guided by ideas of well-being, the essence of NA' style is balance: richness focused by restraint, simplicity imbued with warmth, and complexity heightened by order. Be it architecture, interiors, or furniture, Norm's unique brand of soft minimalism speaks to the mind as much as the body, creating spaces for people.

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Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World's Most Creative People by Debbie Millman

The author, educator, brand consultant, and host of the widely successful and award-winning podcast Design Matters showcases dozens of her most exciting interviews, bringing together insights and reflections from today's leading creative minds from across diverse fields.

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Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval

A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, authorized by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of real-life places that seem plucked from the just-so world of his films, presented with fascinating human stories behind each façade. Purchase on Bookshop.org for $35 (On Sale) —

How to Live with Objects: A Guide to More Meaningful Interiors by Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer

In the modern home, it matters less whether your interior is perfectly appointed and more if it's authentically personal, unique, and filled with the objects you feel a connection to. Through inspiring home tours and practical advice on how and what to collect, Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer take you on an educational and highly visual journey through the questions at the core of their design philosophy. Purchase on Bookshop.org for $56 (On Sale) —

Hayao Miyazaki by Jessica Niebel

A richly illustrated journey through the extraordinary cinematic worlds of beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Introducing hundreds of original production materials, including artworks never before seen outside of Studio Ghibli's archives. Concept sketches, character designs, storyboards, layouts, backgrounds, and production cels from his early career through all 11 of his feature films.

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Dot Line Shape: The Basic Elements of Design and Illustration by Victionary

Going back to basics, DOT LINE SHAPE is a comprehensive collection of projects that manifest the three elements in inspiring and ingenious ways to bring unique creative visions to life. No matter how trends or platforms change over time, they serve as timeless components that provide designers and artists around the world with infinite means of expression to make a lasting impact.

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