Artpower International Publishing

In 2016, the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) enters its 45th year. Coincidentally, this will also be the 40th anniversary of the Global Design Awards (GDA). In celebration of these prestigious institutions, the 'Design NextGen Awards' and 'Best Design Teacher' awards have been established to acknowledge the importance of design education in the academic world. In addition to this 2016 will be the year that HKDA launches the 'Lifetime Honorary Award': an accolade dedicated to Dr Kan Tai Keung, who has contributed to the design industry for almost 50 years. With these awards, HKDA not only aims to further promote the field of design but to provide fertile soil for networking, allowing like-minded designers to connect and compete.HKDA Global Design Awards 2016 Annual Book 6500°K covers over 200 awarded works in 4 main categories - Digital, Graphics, Products (incl. Fashion), and Spatial & Environmental - with a further total of 41 related sub-categories. The book presents each

'Placing more emphasis on decoration than remodelling' is a continuing global trend in interior design. This lavishly illustrated book presents a fantastic collection of fashionable, contemporary and

John Ruskin assembled 1470 diverse works of art for use in the Drawing School he founded at Oxford in 1871. They included drawings by himself and other artists, prints and photographs. This book focu

The art of Samuel Palmer is essentially a discovery of the 20th century. Although he exhibited widely during his lifetime, and found buyers for some of his watercolours and etchings, it was not until

This book spans the globe, collecting only the best of the best. Featured designs originate from Europe, Asia, America, Oceania...Cross-continental variation is celebrated, and the differing styles an

Today floral design is considered its own art form and has seen a revolution from the more traditional floral arrangements and centrepieces at banquets, to the integration of design and aesthetics at

In architecture, a facade is the skin of a building. Eco-friendly Building Facade demonstrates just how important this 'skin' is by illustrating its impact on energy efficiency. Sunlight, ventilation,

Typography is an essential component of graphic design. Whether it provides continuity between disparate graphic elements, or acts as a solo piece, typography is as alluring and attractive as it is go

Scandinavian residences are not only aesthetically simple and minimalist, they are mindfully built to minimise their impact on the environment, without sacrificing beauty. This book brings together a

A logo is the most important and basic visual element for a company or a brand. It is a unique identity, tailored to each company helping to distinguish them from their competitors. How to go about de

Interactive installation art is an important medium of artistic expression, generated alongside the development of technology and art throughout the 21st century. This book includes a number of intera

《建國方略》是孫文於1917年至1920年期間完成的3本著作的合訂本。它們分別是： 一、心理建設《孫文學說》於1919年完稿；二、物質建設《實業計畫》原以英文發表，於1920年完稿，1921年出中文本並加序，英文本名為《The International Development of China》；三、社會建設《民權初步》於1917年完稿，原名《會議通則》。

禮儀(Etiquette)是一種規範或準則的禮法，藉以表明社會、公共或官場行為中的「良好方式或態度」，作為應對進退的依據。Etiquette源自於古法文Estiquer、古德文Stechen，有「黏貼」或「固定」之意。語源學家推測，在數世紀前，宮中（或可能在軍營）將必須遵守的新規則，公佈或黏貼在柱子或牆上，最後成為日常生活規則或須知。國際禮儀(International Etiquette)乃文明

Rejection letters. Cryptic reviewer comments. APA nightmares.Sound familiar?Ten Moments of Chaos, Ten Lessons Learned is a behind-the-scenes tour of the academic publishing world, told through the misadventures of a rookie researcher named Ted. Each chapter dives into a moment of confusion, panic, or quiet triumph that every scholar eventually faces-whether it's deciphering a revise-and-resubmit decision or realizing that even your file name tells a story. This isn't your typical dry guide to publishing; it's honest, relatable, and surprisingly funny.But beyond the chaos lies something deeper: the quiet, meaningful process of becoming a scholar who writes with purpose and resilience. With a mix of practical tips and heartfelt storytelling, this book is for anyone who's ever stared down a rejection email, questioned their worth, or dared to hope that their work might matter to someone. Flip to any chapter-and you just might find the inspiration you didn't know you needed.

健康是幸福的契機，建築是實現幸福的橋樑。隨著全球陷入能源危機，地球永續已成為國際重視的議題，同時也因為疫情的衝擊，讓人們更加重視健康這項議題。在這場大變局中，「建築」扮演著塑造我們生活環境的關鍵角色。建築不僅是提供我們居所的空間，更是影響生活品質、身心健康的元素。而這種影響力，需要以更專業、深度的角度來理解。▶何謂健康建築？健康建築的概念由國際健康建築研究所（International WELL Building Institute簡稱IWBI）於2004年推出一套健康建築標準，提出全球不同類別的健康建築設計準則，以醫學研究為準則，從人的健康系統需求對應建築物設計來提升空間舒適感。本書由健康建築發展內涵到國際發展趨勢，再延伸至健康建築的相關領域，最後邁向幸福健築，完整介紹健康建築的發展與趨勢。