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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

After leaving Lockwood & Co. at the end of The Hollow Boy, Lucy is a freelance operative, hiring herself out to agencies that value her ever-improving skills. One day she is pleasantly surprised b

Based on the author's extensive expertise and experience as an engineer of hydromechanical projects, this book describes the principal aspects of the design, manufacture, installation and operation of

Design processes wisely.Grow your business endlessly.“Design for Operational Excellence is a blueprint for a joined up, end-to-end designed operation that makes Operational Excellence a reality. The b

★ 看懂設計史，從工藝美術到數位時代全收錄★ 經典設計×大師×風格，一次完整掌握150年演變★ 大量精美圖像，從家具到建築全面呈現★ 設計迷必收的視覺百科與靈感寶庫我們每天都生活在設計之中——椅子的曲線、餐具的形狀、城市的建築輪廓，背後都藏著一段段關於美學與時代的故事。《Design》帶領讀者穿越設計發展的長河，從工藝美術運動、包浩斯到當代數位設計，探索不同時代如何以設計回應生活與技術的變化。本書以豐富圖像為核心，呈現家具、海報、字體、建築與產品設計的經典之作，並透過時間軸與設計師介紹，串聯出清晰脈絡。從威廉．莫里斯到法蘭克．洛伊．萊特，每一位設計師都在重新定義「美」與「功能」。這不只是一本設計史，更是一場關於創意如何改變世界的視覺旅程。Celebrate the history of design with this stunning visual guide What makes a truly good design? This comprehensive reference guide explores the evolution of design through the key designers, manufacturers, objects, and the movements they inspired - from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age.Design is all around us, from the chairs we use at work, to the crockery we eat on and the cars we drive. The pages of this book are packed with fabulous images of objects, technology, prints, buildings, and interiors that will help you explore the fascinating history of design movements, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular. This glorious an

In 16 chapters, computer science, learning, and other researchers from South America, the US, Australia, and Europe describe user-centered design strategies for massive open online courses (MOOCs), ba

Statistical Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials: Principles and Methods concentrates on the biostatistics component of clinical trials. Developed from the authors’ courses taught to public health a

Functional Clothing Design comprehensively explores how wearable products are designed and created for a specific purpose using the latest technological innovations. This cutting-edge text is ideal f

Understanding critical rail vehicle design issues and associated dynamic responses is fundamental to guarantee safe and cost-effective operations of modern railways. With the increasing demands for sa

Chen Hansheng was not only a pioneer of modern Chinese social science, remembered for the villagestudies he organized by teams of researchers in the 1930s. He was also a political operative whosecareer as an underground and aboveground Communist activist spanned the twentieth century andthe globe. This book draws on unique interviews, beginning in 1979, with Chen himself, his family andassociates, along with an exhaustive examination of documents, writings, and archives, to build arounded portrait of Chen, the man, and his world.‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐“Stephen MacKinnon’s lifetime study of eminent social scientist and Communist Chen Hanshengmakes for an absorbing, thrilling, and illuminating read. This product of decades of researching Chen,and of years of discussions with him, MacKinnon shows us how one enterprising and creative scholarbecame dedicated to the cause, worked for it, and then ended his life sad and angry about whatbecame of the Chinese Communist Party in power.”—Hans van de Ven,

Rob Ryan is a star of the London arts and crafts scene whose work has succeeded thus far both as fine artwork and as commercial art, design and decoration. His work is irresistibly bright and colorful, and will find universal appeal as a gift book. He will also find an audience in art and design categories, where his artwork is appreciated alongside illustrators like Jean-Philippe Delhomme or Jean Julien, and his commercial work is aligned with such colorful names as Paul Smith, Lulu Guinness, and Liberty of London.The first monograph celebrating the jubilant and romantic artwork of the beloved East London paper-cut artist Rob Ryan.

An irresistible new edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone created with ultra-talented designers MinaLima, the design magicians behind the gorgeous visual graphic style of the Harry Potte

Tobias Klein explores applications of 3D printing in architecture, art, design and interactive media installations in order to create a fusion of contemporary CAD/CAM technologies built from natural m

Learn the rules, traditions and customs of table setting and entertaining and how to incorporate principles of bohemian design. This book teaches you how to: build an heirloom tabletop collection; des

This scribble-in activity book is packed full of inventions to design or discover, from real historical breakthroughs to crazy contraptions to get you out of bed in the morning. The process of inventi

This draw-in activity book is packed with puzzles to solve, ideas to discover and objects to design. It explores some of the fundamental concepts that mathematicians use every day using just the conte

The ultimate French pastry and dessert cookbook, featuring 100 sumptuous, easy-to-master recipes, stunning full-color illustrations, and a breathtaking design that helps home cooks create the perfect

A sunny stroll through Rio de Janeiro’s outposts of good food, design, retail, and more, this definitive travel guide will make you feel like a local no matter where you are from. With its glorious co

A tour of Miami’s outposts of good food, design, retail, and more, this definitive travel guide will make you feel like a local no matter where you are from. Miami has a lot going for it: its shorelin

The fast-track guide for the smart traveller A tightly edited, discreetly packaged selection of city highlights for the design-conscious visitor. Each Wallpaper* City Guide unearths the most happenin

The fast-track guide for the smart traveler. A tightly edited, discreetly packaged selection of city highlights for the design-conscious visitor. Each Wallpaper* City Guide unearths the most happening

A design-forward cookbook for sweet and savory baked goods from London's popular Violet Bakery that focuses on quality ingredients, seasonality, and taste (as opposed to science) as the keys to creati

This text is suitable for students in courses on aircraft design and for professionals with various engineering backgrounds who need to learn about unmanned aircraft systems. "The objective is to prov

Mechanical Marvels is the second title in the Record Breakers series and combines amazing facts with funky design, attractive artwork and flaps to lift throughout. It's filled to the brim with the wor

Japanese gardens have long been admired for their capacity to improve on nature through impeccable design, detail and composition, properties that elevate them from mere gardens to sacred spaces. Infi

Two fun puzzles based on the popular singalong Over in the Meadow. With 12 and 24 pieces to provide a range of difficulty. Engaging and colourful pictures with a clear design that makes matching piece

The entire book, with its unconventional page arrangement and eclectic, frenetic mix of text and picures, is a spoof on the art of book design and the art of the fairy tale. The individual tales, such

Both utilitarian objects and examples of textile design of wondrous beauty, Chinese rank badges were developed in the Ming and Qing dynasties to indicate the bearer’s station in the civil or military

BLACKPINK in your area! Read all about the record-breaking K-pop girl group in this beautifully illustrated collectible Little Golden Book!Since their debut in 2016, BLACKPINK has taken the world by storm with their catchy songs, powerful performances, and awesome style. Read about Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa—from their childhoods and their time training in South Korea, to becoming the biggest girl group on the planet and their world concert tours.This Little Golden Book Biography is perfect for BLACKPINK fans of all ages, BLINKs, and people looking for inspiring stories about talented young musicians. Little Golden Book biographies feature the iconic gold-foil design and share the life stories of extraordinary artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes, including:BTSTaylor SwiftThe BeatlesLady GagaHarry StylesSeries Overview: LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK BIOGRAPHIES introduce fascinating people including artists, world leaders, performers, and athletes to young readers. With informative

A vibrant little red book, where artist Didier Cornille playfully transforms opposites -empty to full, round to square- into surprising visual delights, with hidden foldout pages. A small click, a big bang. A sleek limo, a compact car. Contrasts at every turn! This tiny, vibrant red book, with its minimalist design, surprises at every page with a playful mix of opposites. In Big, Little: A Book of Opposites, Didier Cornille transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, making empty spaces feel full, vertical shapes horizontal, and round objects square. Plus, discover a few hidden fold-out pages that add an extra element of surprise.

This stylish book presents the human body from head to toe, with clever infographics and fun facts.Did you know that our tongues have between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds? Or that the human eye can detect over 10 million colors? Or that the middle fingernail grows the fastest, especially during the warmer months?Heat to Toe is the first book in a visually stunning infographics series that shows just how fascinating scientific information can be! It presents a collection of weird and wonderful facts about the human body with fun and stylish artwork that will captivate and delight readers.A COLLECTION OF THE WEIRDEST AND MOST WONDERFUL FACTS: Starting at the top of the human body and moving all the way down to the bottom.GIFT APPEAL: The bold artwork and infographic design paired with easy-to-understand text makes this a perfect gift for both design and science lovers!FULL STEAM AHEAD: Perfect for any kid interested in science and human biology.Perfect for:Gift-givers looking for science

Across Brazil and around the world, the elegant and meticulously crafted spaces designed by the firm Dado Castello Branco Arquitetura e Interiores are known for blending functionality with aesthetic allure. These places residences, apartments, and villas, all in the signature style the firm has honed since its founding in Sao Paulo in the early 1990s are brought to cinematic life by Brazilian artistic director and visual artist Ricardo van Steen. In these pages, van Steen stages a visual journey through four key elements of the company s sophisticated design vision: He considers light as medium and muse, almost a character in the drama of each living, breathing space.He attends to matter, meaning the very materials of wood, copper, stone, fabric, and glass through which Dado s designs achieve their richness and authenticity. He turns to the horizon, an essential feature that opens up perspectives and creates visual intrigue, serving as a metaphorical guide to the soul of the space. And

Written in Stone by Polo Bourieau is an extraordinary exploration of how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces into places of meaning and connection. From the ancient marble quarries of Carrara to the skyscrapers of Hong Kong or the bustling lanes of Chengdu, this richly illustrated book charts Polo’s creative journey, offering profound insights into the dialogue between sculpture, architecture, and community.Structured as an epic narrative inspired by Joseph Campbell’s monomyth theory, Polo’s sculptures become the protagonists of our common narrative of adventure, transformation, and identity. With reflections on the creative process and a conversation with urban planner and design writer Catherine Shaw, the book delves into the challenges and realities of creating public art in the dynamic landscapes of 21st-century China.Written in Stone offers a philosophical meditation on the power of art to shape our cities and ourselves. It invites readers—whether city planners,

Discover the fascinating world of the ancient Greeks through 99 questions and answersWhere did the ancient Greeks do their shopping? Why did the Athenians worship Athena? And just what happened in a hippodrome?! Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the ancient Greeks.99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

Discover the fascinating world of the Shang Dynasty through 99 questions and answersWhere did the Shang rule? Why is Fu Hao so famous? And did the Shang really invent chopsticks? Find out the answers to all these questions and many, many more in this high-interest romp through the world of the Shang Dynasty!99 Questions About... makes historical civilisations come alive with interest, humour and occasional weirdness. The core information is excellent support for curriculum topics, while the dip-in structure and light amounts of text will entice even reluctant readers who enjoy the light-hearted Horrible Histories approach to learning. The high-interest approach is complimented by a striking, two-colour design, featuring simple but eye-catching graphics.Fun reading for children aged 8 and up.Books in the series:Ancient EgyptiansAncient GreeksAztecsBeninMayaRomansShang DynastySong DynastyStone, Bronze and Iron AgeVikings

伊恩．麥克哈格以《道法自然》（Design with Nature）一書而聞名，該書開創生態規劃的思想，強調人與自然環境之間的和諧共生關係，並提出生態景觀設計與永續環境規畫的重要方法，引發公眾對環境議題的深度關注，是20世紀最有影響力的環境規劃師和景觀設計師之一。2019年是《道法自然》出版50周年，弗雷德里克，斯坦納等世界各國深受麥克哈格思想影響的專家學者共同合作，編著了《道法自然進行式》（Design with Nature Now）一書，目的除了紀念麥克哈格以及他偉大的思想，更重要的是探討過去50年的道法自然理念發展，以及如今這個時代所面臨的問題以及應對的永續設計方向。

This book tells the truly unique life story of Dr. John Maeda, a visionary leader in multiple fields and recipient of a City University of Hong Kong Honorary Doctorate. The book discusses Dr. Maeda’s most interesting experiences, from his childhood at his parents’ tofu factory in Seattle to his days as an MIT professor, a pioneering digital artist, Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and more. It is suitable for readers interested in art, design, technology, artificial intelligence, and theAsian immigrant family experience in the United States.

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksFrom the inimitable creator of El Deafo, this all-ages alphabet book is also a hand-wrought, high-fidelity, hilariously tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden days of album cover art. Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her introduction explains, especially albums featuring animal artists. The bouncing harmonies of the Barbershop Beagles, the elegant crooning of the elephant Ella Fontaine, the hilarious rhymes of the Hip-Hop Hedgehogs--all are represented in this quirky ABC book that draws on the creator's personal collection of albums, memorabilia, and lyrics dating between 1944 and 1984, the heyday of album design. With wry, witty text, silly and sumptuous sound play, and biographical end matter on all twenty-six musical acts, the book commands and stands up to repeated readings. Bright, zany art--all painted and lettered by hand--a stellar design, and an album-size trim make it a col

Step into the magical world of the ballet with this timeless collection of four stories, each one based on a beloved classical ballet, now beautifully reimagined by the award-winning Caryl Hart, with luminous illustrations throughout from Briony May Smith. Delight in dancing swans, fantastical firebirds, sleeping princesses and sugar plum fairies in this fresh, dynamic and magical collection that will delight all ages from 5 and up. With its gold foil cover, jewellike colours and striking design, this is the ultimate gift for all fans of ballet and fairy tale and a glorious celebration of story, dance and theatre.A book to treasure and share. Featuring Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, The Firebird and The Nutcracker.