We live in a secular society. As such today's couples no longer feel constrained by traditional expectations of what a wedding should be; more and more feel free to adapt customs at will to better create a celebration that reflects their own personal values and tastes. While some may still opt for a traditional multi-tiered cake, others employ cupcakes that can easily be picked up and eaten while wandering around the venue. Similarly drastic changes have occurred in the world of invitations and signs. This book documents the wealth of evolving visual trends.

A good hair salon in a sense resembles a theatre, with an atmosphere that inspires the staff to create and helps clients relax. The interior design of salon is vital in communicating the brand value, for consumers are inclined to seek subtle differences between salons based on their experience there, which is affected by the environment. This book is a collection of 70 latest salon designs from all over the world, diverse in style and target effect.

The Art of Printing examines the four major printing processes, stencil, planographic, intaglio, and relief printing through an in-depth analysis of each system with steps, terminology and diagrams, followed by an incredible showcase of cutting-edge work created with each method. With multidisciplinary applications for every conceivable material from paper and cardboard to cloth, plastic, aluminium foil, glass and ceramic, this book is intended for artists, fashion or graphic designers alike.

New branding can be a breath of fresh air for established companies, or the first element of a reliable foundation for new businesses to build their reputation on. Branding First Vol. 2 explores the importance of new branding in a variety of ways, displaying rebrands as well as new identities that feature bold colours, creative formats, and sophisticated styles perfectly matched to the brands they're put to work for.

Japanese graphic design enjoys a unique reputation in the design world, with a distinct aesthetic that makes it instantly recognizable to experts and amateur designers alike. This book explores this unmistakable discipline from all angles, from historical and cultural backgrounds of the form to contemporary work.

This impressive international survey addresses a broad selection of contemporary architecture in 3 hefty sections; Commercial, Residential and Public Cultural Spaces. The buildings and structures have been selected based on the way they've successfully addressed their core functions while remaining inviting and stimulating.

Landscape architects are entering a new era, one where the term sustainability has broadened in scope to refer to social and cultural as well as environmental concerns. This "livability" factor is now core among the challenges facing today's architects and planners, especially as some countries undergo rapid urbanization. Balancing aesthetic and sustainable considerations with the need to integrate their designs within a local context, effective designers utilize natural and artificial landscape elements to create outdoor spaces that respond to a population's physiological as well as psychological requirements. Open Space presents some of the most innovate urban landscape design of recent years with accompanying texts, photos and plans. Includes such stand-out projects as the incredible rooftop garden of the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, California, the River Manzanares Lineal Park in Madrid, Spain and the Young Circle Arts Park in Hollywood, Florida.

The modern yearning for vintage and classical design work is well-documented in Retro Graphics, an in-depth exploration of diverse applications of retro elements in modern graphic design. Masterful retro design evokes the best part of a time or era, inspiring a sense of nostalgia in viewers or consumers not for what really was, but for what ideally could have been; Retro Graphics will show both design enthusiasts and professionals exactly how this can be done.

Printing and graphic design often go hand-in-hand, and a masterful print job can transform a good design into a compelling physical asset. Deluxe offers readers a full understanding of some of the most widely-used printing techniques: foil stamping, embossing, and debossing. It accomplishes its goal with surveys of printing houses, detailed explanations of printing methods, and immersive behind the scenes glimpses at how these methods are used.

The colors and diversity in the charming world of fashion make it a fascinating realm. Experience Fashion Stores features store designs characterized by LOHAS styles, the Ladies' World, and the Gentlemen's Kingdom. Each of the stores has a style of its own, but all stand out with outstanding creativity in the fields of interior design, architecture and fashion.

This book starts with the history and culture of subway graffiti, the most well-known style of graffiti. Parallel with the subway graffiti, stencil graffiti, one of the most authentic form of street art will be introduced. The third chapter will pay attention to the wheatpaste graffiti which is a variant of commercial advertisement. After introducing three most important forms of graffiti, the creation process and techniques will be presented to show the readers how the actual scene of creation is for graffiti artists. Last but not least, the fifth chapter showcases a large number of graffiti works of various styles.

The influence of traditional motifs in China's visual identity continues to be a source of inspiration for today's designers who incorporate updated versions into their finished designs to reflect cultural continuity and an awareness of the past. Chinese Motifs in Contemporary Design collects numerous examples of these ancient decorative elements and combines them with modern examples of their use in branding, packaging, promotion, fashion and more.

Follow Me 2 is a collection of the exceptional signage and wayfinding system designs from all over the world. They effectively resolve the communication problem between human and environment through a visually pleasant way. Some of the designs included are of bold color palettes or unique fonts, while others are expressive of consideration for convenience and comfort, but are all reflective of the latest signage and wayfinding system design trend.

From hanging lights reminiscent of fireflies and flower bulbs, to honeycomb stools and bird's beak tongs, the type of household item that can be modelled on the natural world knows no bounds. The whole gamut of such items is here documented with over 800 images - from designer's sketchbooks through to finished products.