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The tranquil illustrations in Life Stills encourage readers to embrace the beauty in everyday moments and find joy in life's small silver linings. It inspires a mindset of romanticizing life's simplicity, inviting a deeper appreciation for the peaceful aspects of existence.

The best-selling PALETTE colour-themed series remains one of the most successful and sought-after references for designers around the world. Its first three editions - Black & White (Vol. 1), Multicolour (Vol. 2) and Gold & Silver (Vol. 3) - form the basis of a classic collection that continues to be relevant and reliable through the variety of compelling concepts and visuals featured; in-demand even though they are no longer in print. In keeping with the ever-changing demands of creative practitioners today without losing the essence of the original series, these three fan favourites will now be re-edited with the latest works, and made more accessible under the PALETTE Mini series, with future releases of editions 04 - 08 to follow. Redesigned rather than reprinted for easier and more efficient reading and collecting, PALETTE Minis will be packed with style and substance like their predecessors; serving as the intriguing, instrumental, and timeless sources of inspiration that they have always been. Colours have the ability to elicit a broad range of emotions and responses; forming a powerful and accessible language that can transcend all sorts of communication barriers. Multicolour (Vol. 2) takes a look at some of the best creative solutions around the world that feature multiple hues to engage viewers and evoke distinct sensations.

A vivid exploration of peculiar art, Off the Wall is a funhouse tour through the darkly comedic minds of more than twenty-five artists from around the world. From representational to barely recognizable, the illustrations and comics showcased here never fail to evoke the special blend of humor and horror that the subconscious mind finds so irresistible. Talking pets, repurposed pop-culture icons and troubled eroticism are only a few of the odd themes to be found in this one-of-a-kind collection. Short interviews with the artists allow a peek behind the curtain, and offer insight into the creative processes that lead to such off-kilter, unsettling and strangely compelling art. Full of dark humor and self-awareness, Off the Wall is a candy-colored nightmare journey through worlds barely stranger than our own.

As adults in a fast-paced modern world, many can hardly afford to enjoy the simplest things in life today. With data and technology being at the forefront of our increasingly digital lifestyles, it is becoming almost impossible to make time for pure creativity, imagination, and freedom of expression - unless we start allowing our minds to wander fearlessly into the unknown and celebrate the art of doing nothing, whenever we can. Lost in Reverie sets out to capture the magic and mystique of dreamscapes, from the comforting to the unsettling and everything else in between. The book will comprise art and illustration featuring intriguing concepts and styles that explore the realms between the real and surreal; becoming a means of escape from the dreariness of everyday and a beautiful reminder to never stop dreaming. Includes works by: Akira Kusaka, Ana Miminoshvili, Andrea Wan, Fuco Ueda, Jun Cen, Marie Muravski, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Owen Gent, Petra Eriksson, Rune Fisker and more.

When one speaks of the beauty of Mother Nature, lush leaves and bright blooms in the sun often come to mind. However, there is so much charm to be found in her lesser-noticed side, sprouting silently in the places people rarely look at. The fungi family, for example, is full of intriguing species in a variety of shapes, patterns, and sizes that brim with character in the eyes of the observant. Fungal Inspiration is a visual collection of often-hidden gems that highlight the wilder side of nature from around the world. From the intricately detailed to the delightfully quirky, the projects demonstrate a wide range of creativity and a keen appreciation for the unique by the artists and designers who add their own personalities to the curiosities they bring to life on canvas.

A successful visual brand identity is more than a logo and a dynamic palette. While a minimalistic approach ensures a straightforward brand image, the new generation of designers sees greater potential in creating brand identities with original paintings, handmade drawings and collage art. This fresh direction is forging strong and endearing brands, and is especially effective in today s overcrowded market. Illustrative Branding investigates close to 100 firms both large and small from around to the world to look at how designers capitalize on the power of illustration to portray memorable brand stories. Specific case studies highlight sizeable brand campaigns that cover everything from corporate stationary to environmental settings.

Good design in the health and beauty sector is important, not only for brands to stand out in a saturated market, but also due to the behemoth that the industry has become. The latest edition of BRANDLife showcases 60 of the best graphics and spatial projects from around the world today to inspire and inform.

In our haste to consume the things we love, we often disregard or discard packaging without a second thought. While many would argue that they bear no significance to our daily lives and should be done away with entirely to save the environment, there is a lot more to packaging design than meets the eye. Besides conveying a brand’s personality, purpose, or message meaningfully, a seemingly ordinary bottle or box can become an artist or designer’s canvas for extraordinary creative expressions.Packaged for Beer, Wine & Spirits explores some of the most eye-catching ways with which beers and spirits are packaged to tantalize people into indulging in their tipples of choice. Combined with fun facts about the product itself, this book is part of a series that serves as a vessel of inspiration through which we can recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the overlooked tactile beauty in everyday product packaging.Includes loose insert booklet, (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol , detailing the history and culture of spirits around the world.

The minimalism movement has become a mainstay in popular culture, due in no small part to the mounting pressures of modern life and the need to cut clutter. In graphic design, its principles are often applied by way of reducing the color palette used, whether it be for visual identities, publications, or exhibitions. Amid the sea of chaos in saturated spaces, simplicity can make for a truly striking statement.In conjunction with Victionary’s 20th anniversary, the 2021 rerelease of Less is More features additional projects and a special cover that draws from the original look of its best-selling predecessor. It features creative solutions and visual experiments from around the world that play with thoughtful colour combinations, material applications, printing effects, and graphic details to prove that the best designs often speak more with less.

The age of the internet and media have brought about a growing interest in Asian culture and its various languages across the region. Han characters in particular, which are applied in Chinese, Japanese and Korean contexts respectively as three branches of the same written system, are becoming more than text-based communication devices. Due to the structure of the characters themselves, they are being utilised as flexible design elements that bring abstract visual concepts to life in breaking the barriers between the East and the West. As a follow-up to the original release in 2015, Hanzi*Kanji*Hanja 2 focuses more on the former (i.e. Hanzi) through over 100 projects that give the ancient type form a fresh and modern facelift. Like its predecessor, the book comprises logotypes and their applications to offer readers a closer insight into the art of the strokes; as well as a showcase of brand identities, posters, packaging, advertisements and the like - expanded further with case studies and interviews to serve as an inspiring reference point for designers of all cultures.

No two human beings are 100% alike, which is why skin tones make one of the most distinct and diverse palettes on our planet. Although they may seem subtle and soft when presented without context, nude colours can be striking when it comes to making a statement in art or design - which is why more brands are investing in the value of authenticity and the au naturel in a world full of fakes and artificiality. PALETTE mini 0: Nude features a variety of projects that utilise skin tones in exciting and engaging ways by recognising the artists, designers and brands who boldly embrace the beauty of going bare. No matter what platforms or mediums they are applied upon, it celebrates diversity in all its naked glory

On the 16th of September 2016, Adobe, Google, Apple, and Microsoft announced a new update to the Open-Type specification that allowed for fonts to be variable. Through this update, designers would have the freedom and flexibility to use a wide variety of styles, ranging in extremes to include everything in between.Although the technology has yet to be fully implemented, variable typography is already becoming an unstoppable force in contemporary graphic design. On the Road to Variable explores an eclectic and exciting collection of work that experiments with the modification of existing typefaces as well as the creation of new ones for a fascinating glimpse into the future of type.

At a time when almost everything can be digitally done up to perfection, the smudges and smears by graphite can be refreshing to the eye and unapologetically human – touching viewers to the core. As a creative tool, it can also be the simplest and most affordable medium with which to express oneself and find joy.Graphite is a stunning collection of pencil artwork by creatives around the world who have skillfully mastered the art of drawing by hand to make their mark. In a twist, the book is arranged by grading scale with works progressing from H or hardness to B or blackness and through every gradation in between. Featuring various subject matters and styles, it makes for a beautiful addition to the bookshelf and invites you to step away from your screen every now and then to, perhaps, pick up a pencil yourself and appreciate the simple things in life.

Whether it's via depictions of cute imaginary characters or familiar backdrops brimming with color, illustrations can set the right tone for brands to tell meaningful stories. Besides enriching a visual language or identity system with vivid details, hand-rendered designs also make for heart-warming elements that enable companies to connect and engage with audiences in delightful ways.The collection of projects featured in Drawing Attention serve to inspire designers with a variety of illustration styles and settings that help to add more narrative layers to a brand. From small businesses looking to highlight their charm to bigger ones in need of “humanizing” their touch-points, the book showcases drawings that effectively bridge the creative and commercial to draw attention.

Subtle and striking all at once, holographic hues make for versatile finishes that make designs stand out, as reflected by the creative work featured in PALETTE mini's 8th edition.

The importance of a logo as a mnemonic device cannot be emphasized enough, especially in a new arena of heightened competition for consumer loyalty and retention. LOGOLOGY2 collects a diverse array of logos, symbols, icons, mascots, emblems and graphic

The best-selling PALETTE colour-themed series remains one of the most successful and sought-after references for designers around the world. Its first three editions - Black & White (Vol. 1), Multicolour (Vol. 2) and Gold & Silver (Vol. 3) - form the basis of a classic collection that continues to be relevant and reliable through the variety of compelling concepts and visuals featured; in-demand even though they are no longer in print. In keeping with the ever-changing demands of creative practitioners today without losing the essence of the original series, these three fan favourites will now be re-edited with the latest works, and made more accessible under the PALETTE Mini series, with future releases of editions 04 - 08 to follow. Redesigned rather than reprinted for easier and more efficient reading and collecting, PALETTE Minis will be packed with style and substance like their predecessors; serving as the intriguing, instrumental, and timeless sources of inspiration that they have always been. With their mesmerizing sheen, metallic colors add luster to surfaces as they catch the eye even under the dimmest of lights. Through a vast variety of mediums and techniques, the artists and designers featured in Gold & Silver (Vol. 3) demonstrate great sensibility and sensitivity in using metallics on materials to balance form and function.

When it comes to building a brand, logo design is often one of the first few important steps in the creative journey. With so much more competition to contend with today, how can designers help start-ups and evolving brands put their best foot forward visually? A key branding element used by many of the biggest companies around the world, a logotype revolves around a company's name or initials and features typography as the main design approach. From Type to Logo details the processes of combining the two distinct design disciplines in a compelling book of case studies that make an inspiring reference point for budding and working branding professionals alike.

In our increasingly digital age, the compass, eraser, pencil and pen may seem like archaic choices for cutting-edge typography design; enter Handstyle Lettering, the latest from industry leader Viction: ary. Handstyle Lettering puts the best in contemporary hand-lettering on display with artist profiles as well as broad surveys of handcrafted typographic projects used for signage, logos, invitations and more. The on-trend pieces within exist at the intersection of art, typography and design; their creators help lend authenticity and style to corporate identities, or allow small brands and individual projects to distinguish themselves from competitors with elegance and flair. The collection is complemented with break-downs of calligraphic type and alphabet practice guides, making Handstyle Lettering a complete guide for designers searching for inspiration as well as for creators looking to hone their own hand-lettering techniques

Concept stores and pop-ups are all about discovery and stimulation. In a world where shopping options abound in the digital realm alone, perceptive brands are pushing creative boundaries to weave stories and cultivate inspiring ways of living within compelling physical environments to build deeper connections with their customers – whether through timeless narratives that truly distinguish them from the rest, or innovative displays that excite and engage.In recognizing the true power of design, Concept Stores & Pop-ups demonstrates how graphic identities and interiors can translate a brand’s philosophy and purpose into tangible and memorable experiences. Besides an eye-opening showcase of 60 projects across the world, it features interviews with market leaders who bring the best retail encounters across a variety of mediums and platforms to life.

Known for its deft stunt-like movements, 'kung fu' is a form of Chinese martial arts that originally referred to any study requiring patience, energy, and time to complete. Over the last few decades, it has exploded in mainstream culture, due to its influence and appearances on Western screens, as well as the proliferation and growing interest in Eastern cinema. In fact, it has been said that the definition of 'kung fu' as we know it today can be attributed to mistranslations of subtitles or dubbing! I Know Kung Fu! takes an intriguing look at the stars and shows that have made it what it is through the bold and characterful drawings of Hong Kong cult illustrator Rex Koo, who was inspired by 'kung fu' flicks from the 1980s and 1990s. Coupled with bite-sized information on famous techniques/weapons and comic strips, it is a must-have collectors' item for fans of the martial art and those who wish to see it through a new lens. This book is available in a vivid red or bright yellow; books are shipped to customers at random.

Event planning is no small task, with many elements all needing to work together to add up to more than the sum of their parts. One underappreciated component of successful events is visual identity. Much more than a background concern, the design of festival signage and materials is central to visitor experience. How does one maintain continuity in a festival that has a different theme every year? For festivals that have the same theme each year, how can the visual branding be tweaked and riffed on in order to ensure that each year stands out from previous installments? Graphic Fest outlines a systematic approach to building a visual identity for an event, including logos, souvenirs, environment and type design, with the overall goal of conveying your message to a large and varied audience. The ultimate resource guide for event design.

Does a city sleep at night? Is the rainforest as lively as it is during the day after the sun goes down? Featuring two remarkable panoramic play scenes, Day & Night invites readers to learn about life in varying locations at distinctive points of a day, and challenges them to find specific things in a sea of amusing things. Spot how the world runs in daylight hours and a dozen others that take place when we go asleep. Who would camouflage themselves in the woods under broad daylight and who wake at night? The first two editions of Day & Night take you on an epic 24-hour adventure run through the world.

As much as skills and styles matter when it comes to design, every visual begins with a fundamental element that can be enhanced or expanded into an aesthetically pleasing and meaningful piece of work. Whether they serve as simple points of focus or building blocks for complex patterns, these elements present countless possibilities when combined with purpose and principles like contrast, balance, rhythm, and white space. Going back to basics, DOT, LINE, SHAPE is a comprehensive collection of projects that manifest the three elements in inspiring and ingenious ways to bring unique creative visions to life. No matter how trends or platforms change over time, they serve as timeless components that provide designers and artists around the world with infinite means of expression to make a lasting impact.

Packaged for Life: Chocolate features a delectable collection of creative packaging design work for one of the most popular snacks in the world today that even the ancient Mayans enjoyed! In our haste to consume the things we love, we often disregard or discard packaging without a second thought. While many would argue that they bear no significance or should be done away with in our quest to save the environment, there is a lot more to packaging design than meets the eye. On top of conveying a brand's personality, purpose, or message meaningfully and embodying its contents in ways that catch the eye, a seemingly ordinary bottle or box can become an artist or designer's canvas for extraordinary creative expression. Along with the fun facts in the accompanying booklet as per previous editions, the projects serve as morsels of inspiration and visual treats as appealing as the sinfully-delightful product itself.

In an increasingly digital world, the art of printing has become more precious than ever. Although screens continue to take over society and sustainable practices have improved the preservation of natural resources, many designers still thrive on delivering tactile experiences, experimenting with new techniques or being inventive with conventional materials to bring their ideas to life in meaningful and visually impactful ways. PRINTABLE is a stunning showcase of familiar and innovative methods that elevate printed matter for branding and beyond. Featuring printing experts, printmakers, and creative projects from around the world, it celebrates craftsmanship and serves to inspire those looking to add more character and dimension to their work.

Undertaking the design of a business card, never easy although often regarded as simple, presents quite a challenge for the designer charged with infusing said card with the identity, reputation and character of the person & company being represented. The well-designed, eye-catching business card can be the difference between the rolodex and the dust bin in an opportunity to further a blossoming network connection or close a deal. It is the proverbial residue of a meeting that retrieves and augments in the recipient's mind an initial or lasting impression. Nice to Meet You accumulates a great number of design solutions to the business card, showcasing hundreds of cards that stand out for their original use of materials, creative design approaches and specialty printing techniques while successfully addressing the pragmatic needs of the user. This book is an excellent source of inspiration for everyone looking to get off on the right foot and make a favorable lasting impression.

Amatterofdesign It’s a matter of Promotion Edited by Victionary Nowadays promotion is almost all Buzz ideas. Never mind the means, it’s only the impact that counts. This book, "It's A Matter Of Promotion", stresses this harder. It zooms in on the hottest and latest promotional designs and related activities throughout the industry from around the planet, and so successfully showcases the true global trends. As well as covering the interesting work of the more popular and well-established design units from around the world, it also collects the work of significant up-and-coming new blood. You can be sure to find an enormous bank of resources, no matter if you are the idea workers/designers, or their clients. This "ideas scrapbook" collects, selects and showcases work, accompanied by clean and simple explanations of no more than 50 words each. It includes a wide range of categories, materials, and appearances that span the disciplines of direct mail, flyers, pamphlets, print ads, posters, self-promotional materials, CD/ music album covers, invitation cards, t-shirts, bags, window displays, POP and a lot more. After all, may imagination be sparked off and inspiration be passed on.

For over 200 years the world has been captivated by an ever-growing genre of fiction that while depicting possible futures, is free to explore aspects of human experience in a novel and insightful way. Through creative world building and explorations of social, political and evolutionary systems, the authors also provide visions of possible futures for us to inhabit. Inspired by these creators, as well as video games, comic books, tv shows, movies and their own private mindscapes - the incredible artists included in this volume present stunning glimpses of future worlds, beautifully rendered to capture our imaginations. Featuring a variety of artwork across subgenres from the utopian to the dystopian, militaristic to cyberpunk, space opera and more. Explore the infinite possibilities of Futuria!

Whatever your taste in colours may be, there is something truly special about nature's palette. Whether it is the warm brown tones of soil and bark or the lively shades of green, red and gold as leaves cycle through the seasons, we will always be drawn to the distinct hues of our planet on an instinctive level - after all, 'from dust we came, to dust we return'. As such, it comes as no surprise that many artists, designers and brands are inspired by these hues to bring their creative visions to life. PALETTE mini 09: Nature is a compelling compilation of projects from around the world that have been brought to life by the rich spectra of Earth. From brand identities and packaging design to one-of-a-kind art pieces and visual experiments, it features the variety of impactful ways with which familiar colours from our natural environment can be applied to leave meaningful and lasting impressions.

Home to all kinds of cultural extremes, Tokyo is where futuristic meets traditional and tranquility meets speed. Jacketed in a delightful city map drawn by Masako Kubo, CITIx60 Tokyo gives you a good, varied taste of what the Japanese capital has to offer. Endorsed by 60 local ambassadors, all known for their accomplishments in the creative industry, the 60 hangouts list architecture, art spaces, shops and markets, dining and nightime activities, accompanied by Google Map QR code, top tips and useful apps to ease your trip. Readers will find updated visitor info, new locations and cultural events in this revised edition.

Trends may come and go in the design world, but when function follows form, the results are often timeless. As technology continues to advance and digital devices become increasingly inextricable from our daily lives, behavioural research, insight, and analysis are informing creativity and craftsmanship, giving designers a grid-like playground to explore and experiment with ideas that simultaneously solve problems and push boundaries at the intersections of the logical and the imaginative to resonate. NEW UTILITARIAN takes an intriguing look at the designers who are seamlessly applying a systematic approach to their work to translate bold ideas into strong and striking visual languages for the Age of Data. Rooted in reason and principle, each project is a meaningful expression of modern artistry that leaves a distinct impression on the design landscape of today.

It is human nature to look to the past when seeking inspiration for the future - particularly in art. Unlike other genres which can typically be attributed to a specific time period or style, folk art is harder to define or categorise due to its special place in the hearts of local communities. Although it used to be created for practical purposes, each piece tells a story of cultural heritage and craftsmanship that has transcended time to inspire the artists and designers of today. NEW FOLK ART features a colourful collection of work from around the world that draw from the magic of ancient folklore and traditional craft; and breathe new life into the tales that have been passed down through the generations. Tinged with nostalgia but with a modern twist, each project is a celebration of where we have come from and the creativity with which we can embrace where we are headed.

Paper showcases stunning creative interpretations of the common material across a variety of mediums. From simple cuttings that create complex new shapes to burnt sheets that make radical art, this edition explores the compelling ways with which the unique characteristics of paper can be cleverly drawn upon or manipulated to shape the outcome of a particular project, with insights into the key techniques featured.

Songwriters and musicians convey complex emotions through their music, and graphic designers and artists are then faced with the challenge to create complimentary graphics to go with them. Arguably as important as book covers in communicating the vibe of the content, record and CD covers, tour posters, stickers and fan club accessories can transcend mere packaging and become timeless cultural ephemera. Focusing on contemporary designs from today's most exciting underground and indie music, pop, country, jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, alternative rock and electronica, Musikraphics provides and amazing selection of designs ranging from pure graphics to artists photography, sticker, collage and silk screened art and innovative packaging for vinyl records and mp3s. Sure to inspire graphic artists designing music related packaging and music insiders alike.

Layered with history and ruins from World War, Berlin has swiftly made a name as a fascinating creative hub pulsing with ideas and inspiration. Jacketed in a handsome city map drawn by local artist Vesa Sammalisto, CITIx60 Berlin gives you a good, varied taste of what the German design capital has to offer. Endorsed by 60 local ambassadors, all known for their accomplishments in the creative industry, the 60 hangouts cover architecture, art spaces, shops and markets, dining and nightime activities, accompanied by Google Map QR code, top tips and useful apps to ease your trip. Readers will find updated visitor info, new locations and cultural events in this revised edition.

Exploring the intersection of tradition and modernity, this book showcases a revival of folk tales and artistic practices through the lens of contemporary artists. It highlights the enduring human impulse to create, tracing the evolution of artistic expression from ancient cave paintings to diverse cultural forms like Indian miniatures and African murals. The collection emphasizes how these artists weave together old and new, preserving cultural roots while contributing to a dynamic and evolving artistic heritage for future generations.

An egg has hatched and a baby is missing! Will you join Kili on his search by following the triangles?

In our haste to consume the things we love, we often disregard or discard packaging without a second thought. While many would argue that they bear no significance or should be done away with in our quest to save the environment, there is a lot more to packaging design than meets the eye. On top of conveying a brand’s personality, purpose, or message meaningfully and embodying its contents in ways that catch the eye, a seemingly ordinary bottle or box can become an artist or designer’s canvas for extraordinary creative expression.Packaged for Tea & Coffee highlights some of the most delightful packaging design work for what the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization deems ‘the most consumed beverage in the world’. It serves as a vessel of inspiration through which we can appreciate the tactile beauty in everyday product packaging.Includes loose insert booklet, (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Coffee & Tea , detailing the history and culture of both beverages around the world.

There is something distinctly compelling about the vintage aesthetic. Brimming with charm and character, it often tells stories of a colourful past and showcases a level of craftsmanship that many creatives today still aspire to emulate. Retro designs also emanate a sense of comfort and warmth that is tinged with nostalgia. As testament to the adage that old is indeed gold, New Retro showcases a brilliant collection of work that is anything but outdated, featuring projects that not only draw inspiration from the good old days, but also merge seamlessly with contemporary influences and culture. First published in 2016, this 2021 rerelease - with additional projects and a special cover design - coincides with Victionary's 20th anniversary and is dedicated to the fans who have been requesting for its reprint ever since it went out of stock.

From the iconic 1964 Olympics poster by Yusaku Kamekura to the psychedelic posters of Tadanori Yokoo, Japan has made its way to the forefront of impactful and effective graphic and poster design since its post-war days. Fast forwarding to the Reiwa era, the Japanese graphic design scene has continued to evolve in terms of design values and aesthetics. Known for their dedication to craft and ingenuity, Japanese design aesthetics are not only timeless, but also incorporate unique elements found only in their culture. POSUTĀ serves to showcase poster designs from Japan's new generation of talent, with categories spanning political/social, advertising, experimental and more.

Packaged for Life: Scent is a celebration of the products with the power to evoke a feeling, transport people in space and time, or create a distinct ambience through smell. In our haste to consume the things we love, we often disregard or discard packaging without a second thought. While many would argue that they bear no significance or should be done away with in our quest to save the environment, there is a lot more to packaging design than meets the eye. On top of conveying a brand's personality, purpose, or message meaningfully and embodying its contents in ways that catch the eye, a seemingly ordinary bottle or box can become an artist or designer's canvas for extraordinary creative expression. Highlighting some of the best packaging design work from around the world for candles, incense, perfumes and more, it also comes with a booklet of fun facts on fragrance as an additional source of inspiration for the senses.

Showcasing creative pairings and ingenious applications of Serif and Sans Serif typefaces as well as a rich selection of type specimen, Sans in Use and Serif in Use act as a reference point to inspire type designers and type lovers alike. In the world of typography, it is not uncommon to see combinations of serif and sans serif typefaces in the same design. However, it takes skill to combine them in order to avoid tension and clashes, and ensure maximum readability of the text in the design. From font weights to classifications, each font has its own distinct personality, and should be carefully paired to convey the right tone and mood of the design. Featuring a selection of type specimens, their design applications, and the thoughts that go behind the craft, Sans in Use / Serif in Use collates the best combinations of the two typeface categories and serves as a reference point for inspiration-seeking designers and typographers alike.

The ultimate travel guide for hip parents on the go, CITIXFamily complements the bestselling CITIX60 series by providing city specific supplements tailor-made for families with young children. Tour some of the worlds great cities with expert advice from local creative parents for making the most of your trip and introducing younger ones to the joys of traveling. Each colorful and charmingly illustrated volume includes a folded city guide with map of kid friendly attractions, a memory card game, postcards, and a journal for young travelers. Viction: ray launches the series with Barcelona, Copenhagen, London, New York, Paris and San Francisco, all carefully designed to help create unforgettable experiences for you and your children.

The ultimate travel guide for hip parents on the go, CITIXFamily complements the bestselling CITIX60 series by providing city specific supplements tailor-made for families with young children. Tour some of the worlds great cities with expert advice from local creative parents for making the most of your trip and introducing younger ones to the joys of traveling. Each colorful and charmingly illustrated volume includes a folded city guide with map of kid friendly attractions, a memory card game, postcards, and a journal for young travelers. Viction: ray launches the series with Barcelona, Copenhagen, London, New York, Paris and San Francisco, all carefully designed to help create unforgettable experiences for you and your children.