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There is an art to parenting, but nobody knows what it is. All the 'how to' books can never prepare you for the fun that lies ahead.

Brand the Change unpacks the brand building process in practical steps.

This is the first all-encompassing book about the visual language of man-made products, explaining how mass-produced objects evolve over time and what made them change.

Think Like a Manager, Don't Act Like One offers 75 successful approaches to help you foresee or manage unpredictable situations. Developed with the assistance of John F. Kennedy, Johan Cruijff, Casanova, talented management gurus, elusive laboratory molds, one oval table, one donkey, Barack Obama, and Johnny Cash.

Negotiations are a mirror for you. You take yourself along in every negotiation, but are you at all aware of the fact that you're in a negotiation anyway? How do you read people, ho do you create "trustworthy" relationships, and how do cultural differences play a role in negotiations? This book gives an answer to these kind of questions.

Structures which are conceived rationally have an order and logic which do not always fit into real world conditions of the irrational and the unpredictable in architecture.

A lot of people can't even imagine not having digital equipment around. But there is a downside; we spend so many hours a day looking at a screen that we're at a point where we sometimes forget to actually DO something. We don't know how to combine our prehistoric needs and our digital cravings. This guide gives you tips on what to do.

An introduction to AR, with a focus on the gaps between the functional aspects and behavioral / societal factors.

This book introduces practices that are now partof what people see as '21st Century Skills'. Theenjoyable essays in this book provide a panoramicview over the subject of design. The essaysare written to encourage designers and studentsof design to reflect upon their field. Fundamentalquestions are raised about the nature of design,about designers themselves, and about the role ofdesign within the broader contexts of business andsociety.And design, these days, is not just for designers- many different fields are learning from design tobuild creative practices, and this book seeks tohelp to open up design practices for general use.The book is for designers (to help them reflect ontheir practices, and develop them further) and forstudents of design across all designing disciplines.

A thorough analysis of the psychological foundations and practical tips how to develop impactful experiences for your audience.

The world is busier than ever. One of the major challenges for brands is how to stand out from the competition: brands competing for market share, new brands that are being introduced, and indeed politicians fighting for attention in a crowded arena.

Don't lose yourself in life and work. Start to use your own creative energy and move from ego to We-go.

This book presents 75 ways to look at art and the life lessons you can learn from it. From the works of ancient Egypt and Greece to today's abstract and conceptual pieces, by way of Leonardo, Durer and Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and Ai Wei Wei, art inspires us to take a fresh look at the fundamental questions we face.

This book is a bold and expressively designed treasure trove of information about the history of swearing. With its bold and expressive design, The F***ing History of Swearing is an outstanding visual feast.

Design Roadmapping is for anyone interested in design, strategy and innovation, and its wonderful combinations. For those who dare to create a future vision, frame the time pacing and map the pathways towards it.

Some of the most life-changing connections are made at events. But if you can't design events, how can you change your world? The answer? This handbook will change the way you think about how events change the world you live in. It shows the way to re-design your world on one sheet of paper using the #EventCanvas.

Suitable for music lovers of all ages, this book lists 250 of the best pop songs for when you want to tell somebody something about love. It includes songs that represent all popular music styles from the last fifty years, from rock to folk, and from punk to hip hop. It is also a collection of famous love songs.

Customer EXperience (CEX) is hot! Nowadays it gets harder and harder for companies to be distinctive by the products they offer. So it is key to stand out in the services offered in addition to these product. This book is suitable for companies that want to deliver distinctive customer experiences in order to achieve their business objectives.

The role of design professionals' in innovation is growing towards a more strategic one.

Understanding trends, the emerging values and needs of groups in society provides you with a foundation to innovate and create change. This book gives you a candid and unbiased overview of the trend research process. lt brings a structured, research-based approach to the table instead of a crystal ball.

Conceptual thinking is a way of thinking with which you add a vision to a product, service or organisation. In order to attract and bind your consumer, your concept becomes vital for your success. This book guides you through every stage of bringing life to an idea in order to become a fully matured concept.

This book presents a series of contemporary, diverse and innovative design strategies that vary in form, function and design intent. The common denominator of all projects is the alternative and/or experimental approach of combining both private and public spaces. Diverse, innovative design approaches with complex programme are combined with socially and financially sustainable strategies.

A book about little-known (un)useful facts from the creative field. Structured as a dictionary, it includes meaningful information, idle gossip and anecdotes from A to Z. This is where Coco Chanel, David Carson and Chupa Chups come together on a spread and create inspirational connections and knowledge.

With fun tips and self exploring exercises this book will help you enjoy your trip to the fullest.

From the makers of 'Once Upon a Time I Was...', the guided notebook to create your own autobiography (now in its third printing), we present this new notebook, which helps you to find your talent and passion and the job and life that matches best with who you are and what you want to be.

The programme 'Create with Artists' offers the most inspiring workshops the Stedelijk Museum of contemporary art in Amsterdam has organized for young people over the past decade.

The Fast Guide to Architectural Form, while staying on theoretical ground, is a very practical guide to the basic forms and shapes in architectural planning and design.

How can we protect our privacy in this digital era? Because of the emerging of 'The internet of things' this question becomes more and more relevant to designers. Technology becomes part of our daily used products. Watches, clothing, cars, houses are becoming 'smart', all being connected to the 'cloud'. This book gives you guidance on how to design for privacy.

This book is an unscientific exploration into the meaning, function, history and misuse of the word nothing. It's perfect for the curious, the smartasses and the conversation starters. Enjoy doing nothing!