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Author
Publisher
CRC Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Creative Truth is your playbook for starting, building, and enjoying a profitable design business. Whether you're a solo freelancer working from home or a small group of creative entrepreneurs ready to get to the next level, this is your roadmap to success. You're the CEO, CFO, CTO, Secretary, Janitor, Office Manager, and everything in between. Finding a balance between running the business and doing great creative work is a constant struggle. From...
Author
Publisher
Maker Media
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
1 online resource : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
You don't need to own a factory to make toys. Author and toymaker Bob Knetzger has been making fun stuff all his life with simple technology like vacuum forming and mold-making. In an age where makers are tantalized by the capabilities of 3d printers and other digital fab technology, this book takes you back to old-school hand tools, simple electronics, and working with metal and plastic to make toys every bit as good as those you can find in a big-box...
Author
Series
Teach yourself visually volume 32
Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource (258 pages).
Language
English
Description
30 projects to make one-of-a-kind earrings Earrings are the cornerstone of any woman's jewelry collection. They are among the most popular jewelry-making projects because they are quick to create and don't require a large investment in materials. From simple hoops and drops to intricate clusters and wireworked pieces, this book has earrings to suit every style. From the author of the bestselling Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading, Earrings...
Author
Publisher
O'Reilly Media
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
With the coming flood of connected products, many UX and interaction designers are looking into hardware design, a discipline largely unfamiliar to them. If you?re among those who want to blend digital and physical design concepts successfully, this practical book helps you explore seven long-standing principles of industrial design. Two present and former design directors at IDEO, the international design and innovation firm, use real-world examples...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (336 pages) : chiefly color illustrations
Language
English
Description
The majority of designs are also available on the enclosed DVD, which also features animations that demonstrate the link from 2-D drawings to 3-D space and 4-D time and motion. DVD material not available with ebook.
Author
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
The Sustainable Design Book updates the reader on the latest products and developments in the field of green design, and features 265 of the most exciting new products around. Q & As with leading designers give insight into trends and key techniques used within the industry, while handy icons highlight each product's sustainability credentials at a glance. Beginning with a chapter on sustainable materials, the book goes on to cover furniture, lighting,...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Formats
Description
From origami to paper cutting and decoupage, love of paper crafting has soared, and with it the variety of paper types used by artists. Among these are maps - an apt choice for any crafter: they're easy to find, often free, meant to be folded, and their colorful surfaces add an allure of travel to every project. Making Art from Maps is equal parts inspiration and fun. Jill K. Berry, author ofMap Art Lab returns, bringing her expertise in maps and...
Author
Publisher
Maker Media
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Learning to be a maker has never been more fun. Full-color cartoons and drawings lead you through the steps needed for making a wizard wand, a sanding block, a charging station for your phone or tablet, and a sturdy box with a hidden compartment. You'll learn how to choose and use the right tools, measure and cut properly, sand, glue, and finish your woodworking projects to make them look great. This is the perfect guide for young people who want...
Author
Series
Publisher
FTPress Delivers
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource ([7] pages).
Language
English
Description
"This Element is an excerpt from Predictable Magic: Unleash the Power of Design Strategy to Transform Your Business (ISBN: 9780137023486) by Deepa Prahalad and Ravi Sawhney. Today, firms in all industries find themselves competing on design. The concept of design has broadened beyond the purely aesthetic and now includes every aspect of the consumer's brand interaction and experience. Companies that succeed know how to carefully integrate corporate...
Author
Series
Publisher
Pearson Education Pub. as FTPress Delivers
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource ([8] pages)
Language
English
Description
"This Element is an excerpt from Do you matter?: how great design will make people love your company (ISBN: 9780137142446) by Robert Brunner and Stewart Emery. Lessons from the legendary Harley-Davidson: build a brand experience that takes on a life of its own!"--Resource description page.
Author
Publisher
Laurence King Pub
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Tactile, retro, and idiosyncratic, hand-printed objects have an undeniable appeal, especially in a digital age. In recent years, the nearly obsolete craft of letterpress has been resurrected by artists and designers who have rescued cast-iron presses from basements and scrap yards. Adventures in Letterpress features over 200 examples of the resulting work: elegant cards, edgy broadsheets, and everything in between. Beautiful, humorous and sometimes...
15) Product design
Author
Series
Publisher
Laurence King
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Following through all the stages and activities involved in the creation of a new product from concept design to manufacture, prototyping to marketing this book also explores the diverse nature of product design, including new and emerging forms of practice.
16) Make: DIY drone and quadcopter projects: a collection of drone-based essays, tutorials, and projects
Publisher
Maker Media
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Drones, quadcopters, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): whatever they're called, remotely-controlled aircraft have changed the way we see the world, the way we manage crops, the way we sell real estate, and the way we make war. This book contains tutorials about how to understand what drones can do, and projects about how to make your own flying craft, from some of the earliest practitioners in the field.
Author
Publisher
Pearson Education Pub. as FTPress Delivers
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource ([7] pages)
Language
English
Description
"This Element is an excerpt from Do you matter?: how great design will make people love your company (ISBN: 9780137142446) by Robert Brunner and Stewart Emery. Getting there from here: how to build your momentum towards becoming a great design-driven company"--Resource description page.
Author
Publisher
Maker Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
1 online resource : illustrations
Language
English
Description
Take leather crafting into the 21st century with this complete guide that marries traditional skills to the latest CNC and 3D printing technologies. Learn how to start making your own leather creations with traditional tools, and then take them to incredible new levels with digital design techniques. Leatherworking is one of humankind's oldest skills and remains a fun and exciting way to make great-looking wearables, accessories, and cosplay items....
Author
Series
Publisher
[FTPress Delivers]
Pub. Date
[©2010]
Physical Desc
1 online resource ([13] pages).
Language
English
Description
This is the eBook version of the printed book. If the print book includes a CD-ROM, this content is not included within the eBook version. Discover the six core elements of the sustainably design-driven company: the elements of world-class "experience chain management."Six core aspects of a design driven company form the acronym FLAVOR: your mnemonic for easily recalling what to focus on as you strive towards experience chain management. The letters...
Author
Series
Publisher
FTPress Delivers
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource ([12] pages).
Language
English
Description
This Element is an excerpt from Do You Matter?: How Great Design Will Make People Love Your Company (ISBN: 9780137142446) by Robert Brunner and Stewart Emery. Available in print and digital formats. Building the shared understandings, values, and commitments that make for a truly outstanding design- and experience-driven company. You need a development process that centers on people and experience. You need to incent everyone to be part of it. You...
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