Design and Visual Communication
2013 Library purchases
Thank you for your suggestions!
These are the books we have purchased so far in 2013
Basic series
Each book showcases different promotional works and strategies developed by designers from around the world on each topic
1000 retail graphics
Provides a wealth of graphic design inspiration from a variety of retail businesses
Great designs
by Peter Wilkinson.
Gives an overview of the dynamic history of design from the 1860s onwards, tracing the development of modern designs, from sketches and prototypes to the final product.
Architectural drawing
By David Dernie.
Covers all types of two-dimensional visual presentation.
Drawing for product designers
By Kevin Henry.
This is both a practical and theoretical guide to the visualization techniques used by contemporary product designers, including freehand sketching, digital rendering, information graphics and presentation skills.
Ecodesign
By Silvia Barbero and Brunella Cozzo.
Offers an insight into the basic principles of ecodesign
Foundations of landscape architecture
By Norman K. Booth
Introduces the basic elements and principles of design, and then explores the spatial language used to organize and shape landscape architectural design
Graf/AK
By Fraser Munro.
Dedicated to the graffiti artists of Auckland : photography 2007-2010
Great buildings
By Philip Wilkinson
50 of the world's architectural masterpieces from the Houses of Parliament to the Sydney Opera House
Level 1 design and visual communication study guide
By Stewart McKissock
NCEA study guide, revised for the new curriculum.
Process : 50 product designs from concept to manufacture
By Jennifer Hudson
Provides an in-depth study of the creative and manufacturing processes behind 50 contemporary domestic design objects
Sketching : the basics
By Koos Eissen & Roselien Steur
Explains the rudiments of learning to draw both clearly and comprehensively using step-by-step illustrations, examples and strategies
Sketching : drawing techniques for product designers
By Koos Eissen and Roselien Steur
An in-depth look the traditional elements that make up a successful sketch. Includes numerous examples contributed by some of the worlds most renowned product designers
So far
By David Truebridge
The story of David Trubridge's development as a designer