PACO ASENSIO

El color es una de las influencias más constantes -aunque variable- de nuestra vida y, sin embargo, nuestra relación con él es del todo subjetiva e individual. ¿Cómo podemos clasificar, describir o definir el color? ¿Decidimos que colores nos gustan segun como nos sentimos? ¿O nuestras emociones dictan el color que elegimos? En el terreno del diseño grafico, el color se respeta, se venera y se reinterpreta. ¿Que rige las elecciones de color y como reaccionamos ante su uso en el arte grafico? En Color in Graphics, una diseñadora y una escritora se unen para clasificar sistematicamente una seleccion del diseño grafico, la ilustracion y el packaging contemporaneos segun las sensaciones que causa el uso del color en cada obra. Este libro tambien contiene una introduccion al mundo del color y diversas opiniones recogidas de varias entrevistas con diseñadores, artistas y expertos del sector (Irma Boom, Design Project, Prof. Uwe Loesch, Taku Satoh, Ryan Waller, Renato Bernasconi y Dr. Li-Chen Ou).

A pesar de que florecieron en 2004, los blogs ya estaban en la Red desde finales de los noventa. Siempre ha existido el deseo de contar historias y desarrollar ideas a través de la interacción con los demas, de modo que los weblogs se han vuelto una herramienta personal imprescindible. Ya que crear un blog es tan facil como consultar el email, lo que marca la diferencia es un contenido excepcional.

Este libro debe ser entendido como una herramienta que ayuda a dominar las vlaves de la ilustración del curpo humano para representar prendas que nacen de la imaginación, y que acabaran exhibiéndose en una pasarela o en un escaparate. Este volumen contiene 1200 ilustraciones.

This volume examines some of the highlights of domestic living around Los Angeles, and points out some of the major influences: Art Deco, Spanish and contemporary architecture; spacious, light-filled rooms; and plenty of wood, steel and concrete. It examines how the city''s flamboyant past has shaped the landscape, as well as how cutting-edge architects and interior designers continue to create exciting new styles and structures. Architects such as Richard Meier are featured here along with firms such as Bobrow Thomas & Associates, Legorreta and Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates. The book features photographs, floor plans and sketches.

San Francisco has long been one of America''s landmark cities, a gleaming jewel on the West Coast surrounded on three sides by water, well known for its hilly streets, Victorian residences and a free spiritedness that made it the home of the Beat generation, flower power and gay pride. But over time, this "storybook city of spires and minarets" has also made a name for itself in the world of architecture and design. Victorian architecture gradually gave way to Art Deco and was followed by a modern movement that today favours a mixture of both minimalist and more decorative styles. This illustrated book takes the reader on a tour through the latest in San Francisco''s residential design and uncovers yet another dynamic facet of this unique North American city.

The bathroom is probably one of the rooms that has changed most over a short period of time. Until fairly recently, it was a room that was regarded as unimportant and its organization and decoration was neglected. Nowadays, however, bathrooms have come into their own and are seen as indispensable focal points, not just spaces exclusively given over to personal hygiene. They have become veritable temples to pleasure and relaxation, where relaxing in a bubble bath or a jacuzzi or working out in a small gym and revelling in the delight of feeling fit are the order of the day. Changes in habits and needs have helped to give bathrooms a starring role that until only recently was out of the question. This book examines the transformation of this room by presenting a brief overview of its history, evolution and stylistic features. Specific and highly practical examples show readers how architects and interior decorators approach the design of the latest, most modern bathrooms, offering the most effective solutions for getting the most out of a space, as well as exploring the most recent trends.The latest and best ideas of design profesionals - those committed to combining aesthetic appeal with functionality to create bathrooms that are havens of harmony and peace - are presented.

Una sensación de unidad impone invariablemente a los que viajan por las costas del Mediterráneo. Una unidad fruto de contrastes casi agresivos: mar y montaña, mar y desierto, mar y ciudad...Su naturaleza es esencialmente el resultado de estas oposiciones y de una situacion geografica estricta, un clima caracteristico y una atmosfera hecha de colores, perfumes y brillos que distinguen esta zona terrestre de todas las demas

This volume looks at the history of product design. Hundreds of photographs, sketches, drawings and texts reveal how small and large objects were conceived of, built, packaged, marketed and consumed throughout the years, around the world. Various schools of design and notable movements are discussed, as well as the technologies that helped create new uses for products even as they rendered previous items obsolete. From home furniture, houseware, audio and visual equipment, small and large appliances and personal-care items to computer chips, medical equipment, cellular phones, sports equipment, toys, cars and clothing, every aspect of daily life is included in this catalogue of ordinary objects, each with its own story.

Otto Wagner y Gustav Klimt son dos figuras clave de la modernidad europea. Se erigen como catalizadores de la renovación cultural de la Viena de fin de siglo, tanto por su obra como por la influencia que infundieron en artistas jóvenes. Su personalidad es una muestra de las contradicciones de la época.

In recent years, Sydney has undergone a breathtaking expansion that has transformed it into one of the most prosperous and diverse cities in the world. The contrast between its huge skyscrapers and peaceful natural parks - to some extent archetypes of Australia''s European heritage and its Aboriginal traditions respectively - has given it a unique style. The natural beauty of Sydney''s large bay, often considered the most beautiful in the world, is the spectacular backdrop for a city with a population drawn from over 100 different countries. This book takes the reader on a tour of Sydney''s domestic architecture, which revels in rich contrasts and a surprising mixture of styles. Photographs, floor plans and diagrams, all of which are accompanied by concise yet detailed explanatory text, display the youthful spirit and innovative creations of Sydney''s most prestigious architects and designers.