Urville, a capital city with a population of nearly 12 million, making it one of Europe's most significant cities. It is also entirely imaginary.
Gilles Tréhin, an autistic French with exceptional creative talents has been drawing since age 5, but at age 12 he began designing an imaginary city he named URVILLE, which is described in great detail from the remarkable architectural to the thoughtful cultural context rooted in real world history. Since then Tréhin has spent over 20 years to conceive and develop 'Urville', a name comes from "Dumont d'Urville", which is a scientific base, in a French territory of the Antarctic.
He shares his vision in this beautifully illustrated guide to the city, which he renders convincingly real in nearly 300 drawings of different districts of Urville. All the drawings, come from the 5 main very large general views of the different sectors of the city. There is an example of a large view at the beginning of this text. Each of the smaller views show details of the streets, squares and various monuments of Urville.
This book written by Tréhin, "Urville's Guided Tour," offers fascinating evidence of and insight into the creative power of the autistic mind and will be of interest to people with autism and without.
Buy this fascinating book here.
Gilles Tréhin, an autistic French with exceptional creative talents has been drawing since age 5, but at age 12 he began designing an imaginary city he named URVILLE, which is described in great detail from the remarkable architectural to the thoughtful cultural context rooted in real world history. Since then Tréhin has spent over 20 years to conceive and develop 'Urville', a name comes from "Dumont d'Urville", which is a scientific base, in a French territory of the Antarctic.
He shares his vision in this beautifully illustrated guide to the city, which he renders convincingly real in nearly 300 drawings of different districts of Urville. All the drawings, come from the 5 main very large general views of the different sectors of the city. There is an example of a large view at the beginning of this text. Each of the smaller views show details of the streets, squares and various monuments of Urville.
This book written by Tréhin, "Urville's Guided Tour," offers fascinating evidence of and insight into the creative power of the autistic mind and will be of interest to people with autism and without.
Buy this fascinating book here.
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Another design books series published by Design Museum, the 'How to Design...' isn't means for the DIY people but offer a solid foundation for appreciating the accomplishments of established designers.
"How to Design a Chair" tells you everything you need to know and looks at the principles and processes of designing a chair, from its symbolic and functional properties to materials and mass-production techniques. In a working case study Konstantin Grcic, one of the world's best-known furniture designers, traces the design and development of one of his most successful chairs - the Myto - from start to finish and reveals what it takes to create a successful design.
"How to Design a Light" tells you everything you need to know and looks at the principles and processes of designing a light. In a working case study Arnold Chan, one of the world's best-known lighting designers, traces the design and development of one of his installation at the London restaurant Hakkasan, and reveals exactly what is involved in creating a successful design.
"How to Design a Typeface" tells you everything you need to know and looks at the principles and processes of designing type, from its historical roots and interaction with materials and techniques to developing digitized type for modern use. In a working case study Jonathan Barnbrook, one of the world's foremost typographers, traces the design and development of his typeface Priori from start to finish and reveals what it takes to create a successful design.
"How to Design a House" tells you everything you need to know and looks at the principles and processes of designing a house, giving an insight into the design and building process. In a working case study John Pawson, one of the world's best-known architects, traces the design and development of his own house and reveals what it takes to create a successful blueprint.
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Internationally acclaimed designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have their first monograph published by Rizzoli in New York.
Britain two of the most most innovative industrial designers, the firm Barber Osgerby has won numerous awards since its founding in 1996. Distinguished by clean, modern lines, BarberOsgerby engages in furniture and product design, as well as consumer electronics, architecture, and interiors, making their mark with technical craftsmanship, formal vigor, and inspired use of color. BarberOsgerby’s work includes iconic designs like the best-selling Tab Lamp (2008), and is part of permanent museum collections worldwide. Their portfolio ranges widely from accessible work to custom one-off pieces, including pews for a cathedral, hangers for Levi’s, and the brilliantly hued Iris Tables. Their work has been produced by manufacturers and clients such as Cappellini, Swarovski, Stella McCartney, and Coca-Cola. Featuring sketches, concept renderings, and compelling photographs, the book is organized thematically with an emphasis on materials and process, tracing the inspirations and working method of this unique design duo.
If you like the book, buy it here!
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An interesting insight on Italian Furniture for the past 500 years- from the view of author Enrico Colle, a professor of the History of Decorative Arts at the University of Bologna, and an expert on Italian furniture and interiors.
With over 350 colour photographs and drawings, and an informed critical text, this exceptional exhibition catalogue shows the evolution of taste in the Italian and European courts from late mannerism through to the first decades of last century. Writing desks, tables, beds, chairs, thrones, mirrors, vases, and objects made of or decorated with precious materials, such as gold, silver, semiprecious stones, or mother of pearl are reproduced in the book. Each feature work also come with detailed captions- to assist the reader in understanding and appreciating the technical craftsmanship of engravers, cabinet makers, bronze workers, as well as the creative genius of architects, such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Filippo Juvarra, and Pelagio Pelagi, at the service of the courts.
In overall. this is a book that collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of the decorative arts cannot miss, it’s an essential and invaluable book for anyone interested in the evolution of aesthetics and style through the ages.
This book is published by Rizzoli New York. You can check it out on your local bookstore or buy it here online!
With over 350 colour photographs and drawings, and an informed critical text, this exceptional exhibition catalogue shows the evolution of taste in the Italian and European courts from late mannerism through to the first decades of last century. Writing desks, tables, beds, chairs, thrones, mirrors, vases, and objects made of or decorated with precious materials, such as gold, silver, semiprecious stones, or mother of pearl are reproduced in the book. Each feature work also come with detailed captions- to assist the reader in understanding and appreciating the technical craftsmanship of engravers, cabinet makers, bronze workers, as well as the creative genius of architects, such as Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Filippo Juvarra, and Pelagio Pelagi, at the service of the courts.
In overall. this is a book that collectors, scholars, and enthusiasts of the decorative arts cannot miss, it’s an essential and invaluable book for anyone interested in the evolution of aesthetics and style through the ages.
This book is published by Rizzoli New York. You can check it out on your local bookstore or buy it here online!
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What a lovely book from the Joel Henriques, the founder of Made by Joel blog. Currently available for pre-order, "Made to Play" has 35 craft and toy projects for children, using wood, fabric, and paper, that promote imaginative and creative play. It will be out on October 11, 2011, so order away, if you’d like!
Joel Henriques, has devoted himself to making arts and crafts both accessible and meaningful. Made by Joel is created to share art, craft and “handmade education” projects for children and their care givers. Made by Joel encourages everyone, regardless of economic means, skill level or age to participate in the collective, creative process.
“Each arts and crafts piece is important to me because it reflects the relationship between art and everyday life. I want to give people something not only to look at but to make part of their lives. - Joel Henriques”
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ELEPHABET is a beautiful handdrawn typeface features 26 elephants-shape alphabet. Drawn by Malaysian-artist Yusof Gajah for children literacy, in ELEPHABET, Yusof shows his skill and inventiveness with his beloved 'gajah' (which means 'elephant') to express his thoughts, both playful and philosophical, on everyday life. Each elephants are not real elephants but are done in relation to human behaviors.
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A great visual archive of Eastern Medicine packaging by photojournalist Simon Go. Hong Kong Apothecary, a book that transports us to the exotic world of Eastern medicine, a world of oils, powders, pills, and cures for every known ailment from impotency to opium addiction. This lavishly illustrated book is of interest as much for designers seeking inspiration in the unknown vernacular of commercial graphics as for anyone interested in Eastern medicine.
Design specially for Design Museum Shop, 50 Chairs, 50 Dresses, 50 Cars and 50 Shoes that changed the world are design books that will display nicely on your bookshelf. From the publisher Conran Octopus, these books lists the top 50 designs on each categories that have made a substantial impact in the world of design. This work offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status and the designers that give them a special place in design history.
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