Design

An Introduction to Semiotics in the Visual Arts

David Crow, University of the Arts, London, UK Basic semiotic theories are taught in most art schools as part of a contextual studies program, but many students find it difficult to understand how these ideas might impact on their own practice. Visible Signs tackles this problem by introducing key theories and concepts, such as signs and signifiers, and language and speech, within the framework of visual communication. The fourth edition of Visible Signs includes new interviews with industry professionals and updated exercises, as well as a necessary new chapter on fake news, propaganda, diversity in ‘neutral’ communication (like emojis), and issues related to social media representation.

UK August 2022 • US August 2022 • 208 pages • 200 colour illus PB 9781350164932 • £34.99 / $47.95 ePub 9781350164949 • £31.49 / $43.95 ePdf 9781350164956 • £31.49 / $43.95 Bloomsbury Visual Arts An Introduction to Research Methods in Graphic Design

Russell Bestley, London College of Communication, UK & Paul McNeil, London College of Communication, UK Packed with more than 200 colour illustrations, Visual Research explores a range of research methods that can be used by graphic designers and visual communicators in the development of clear and purposeful design solutions. The book introduces key terms and theories that underlie design research; examining the importance of visual grammar and design literacy, audience, communication theory and semiotics.

UK July 2022 • US July 2022 • 256 pages • 200 colour illus PB 9781350160569 • £32.99 / $44.95 ePub 9781350160576 • £29.69 / $41.21 ePdf 9781350160583 • £29.69 / $41.21 Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Information Design Unbound

Key Concepts and Skills for Making Sense in a Changing World

Sheila Pontis, Princeton University, USA & Michael Babwahsingh, Sense Information Design, USA A holistic view of information design, synthesizing decades of research, cross-disciplinary knowledge, and emerging practices. The book opens by laying a foundation of the field, then transitions from context to practice. A discussion of the various roles information designers play and how they work sets the stage for the information design process. Chapters then delve into each process step, from problem definition to design and evaluation. The final section of the book puts everything together, with detailed project walk-throughs in areas such as icon design, visual explanations, wayfinding, websites and apps.

UK October 2022 • US October 2022 • 272 pages • 200 colour illus PB 9781350054134 • £29.99 / $39.95 ePub 9781350054158 • £26.99 / $37.08 ePdf 9781350054141 • £26.99 / $37.08 Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Exhibitions Beyond Boundaries

Transnational Exchanges through Art, Architecture and Design from 1945

Edited by Sarah A. Lichtman, Parsons School of Design, USA, Harriet Atkinson, University of Brighton, UK & Verity Clarkson, University of Brighton, UK With an impressively global scope, this book explores approaches to the study of exhibitions within and beyond the disciplinary boundaries of art and design history. After World War II, exhibition spaces such as museums and fairs and festivals were increasingly used as locations for the exercise of ‘soft power', for displays of cultural diplomacy between nations and for addressing social and political contestation. Featured case studies include explorations of the life and work of Misha Black, Belgo-American exchanges during the Cold War, Israel's appearance at the 1948-1952 Venice Biennale and the Vatican Pavilion at the 1964-1965 New York World's Fair.

UK November 2022 • US November 2022 • 288 pages • 50 bw illus HB 9781350088481 • £85.00 / $115.00 ePub 9781350088498 • £76.50 / $105.78 ePdf 9781350088504 • £76.50 / $105.78 Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Curating Design

Context, Culture and Reflective Practice

Donna Loveday, Kingston University, UK Curators have become much more than just ‘keepers’ of a collection, with a remit to create narrative and experiential exhibitions as well as develop the museum’s role as a space for learning. Donna Loveday explores how design has come to the fore in curatorial practice, with new design museums opening around the world as well as blockbusting exhibitions of fashion and popular culture. Featuring case studies and interviews with leading practitioners from international museums, Loveday examines the history of collecting and display of designed objects, highlighting the changing role of the curator in addition to contemporary challenges and best practices.

UK August 2022 • US August 2022 • 240 pages • 30 bw illus PB 9781350162761 • £21.99 / $29.95 • HB 9781350162778 • £65.00 / $90.00 ePub 9781350162785 • £19.79 / $27.47 ePdf 9781350162792 • £19.79 / $27.47 Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Design and Modernity in Asia

National Identity and Transnational Exchange 1945-1990

Edited by Yunah Lee, University of Brighton, UK & Megha Rajguru, University of Brighton, UK Addressing histories of modernism and contributing to the fast-growing body of literature on postcolonialism and Western global design history, this book examines different designs for and meanings of ‘modern living' across 20th-century Asia. The book provides methodological approaches to studying Asian modern design history, expanding the discourse of modernism to include areas such as Bangladesh, Iran, Korea and Turkey, and exploring how marginalised individuals and groups encountered modernity. Developed from extensive research and a variety of case studies, each chapter illuminates commonalities and particularities of the trajectories of modernism and their translation and manifestation in Asian living.

UK August 2022 • US August 2022 • 256 pages • 50 bw illus HB 9781350091481 • £85.00 / $115.00 ePub 9781350091467 • £76.50 / $105.78 ePdf 9781350091474 • £76.50 / $105.78 Bloomsbury Visual Arts