A media-independent design studio based in Amsterdam, Mattmo specializes in visual communications and holds to the philosophy that graphic design is all about mood-building and the stirring of emotions. Not surprisingly, intuition and inspiration play a major role in all of Mattmo's creative output. This book is a visual report of their most recent work and includes several projects for which they have won awards. It is divided into three chapters: motion, interaction and print, and each work featured is accompanied by an enlightening commentary on the design process. Examples include a corporate identity program developed for a company that specializes in electronic mail software; thematic websites created for Hewlett Packard; a multimedia event created and staged for Dow Chemicals in The Hague City Hall; and a range of printed materials to promote a television series. Die-cut key tabs aid in navigating the sections.

Inspiring Web Design at a Glance The Web Designer's Idea Book includes more than 700 websites arranged thematically, so you can find inspiration for layout, color, style and more. Author Patrick McNeil has cataloged more than 5,000 sites on his website, and showcased in this book are the very best examples. Sites are organized by type, design style, theme, color, element and structure. Each chapter is easy to use and reference again and again, whether you're talking with a coworker or discussing website design options with a client. As a handy desk reference for design layout, color and style, this book is a must-have for starting new projects.

The BNO represents more than 2500 individual designers and 200 design companies in the Netherlands. They are active in every discipline, from autonomous to industrial design, from typography to packaging, from furniture to retail interiors. This book offers a broad sampling of their work.--From preface.

In diesem Jahr wird mit dem iF communication design award bereits zum sechsten Mal ein Designpreis vergeben, der internationale Kommunikationstrends aufzeigt. Kommunikationsdesign erleichtert den Zugang zu Informationen, ordnet Inhalte und bietet visuelle Attraktionen - kaum eine Branche ist so dynamisch. Diese Dynamik greift der iF communication design award auch 2009 auf: Zwei neue Kategorien erweitern das Spektrum des international renommierten Designpreises. Mit den Kategorien "product interfaces" und "packaging" erhalten Beitr ge eine Plattform, die Benutzeroberfl chen, Verkaufs- und Transportverpackungen sowie Displays fokussieren. Die W rdigung der Gewinner des iF communication design awards 2009 sowie spannende Einblicke in die Welt des Kommunikationsdesigns bietet das iF yearbook communication. This year, for the sixth time, the iF communication design award highlights international trends in communications. Communications design facilitates access to information, organizes content, and creates visual appeal - virtually no other sector is so dynamic. As in previous years, the iF communication design award embraces that dynamism in 2009. Two new categories expand the spectrum of the internationally famous design prize. With the "product interfaces" and "packaging" categories, a platform is created for contributions that focus on user interfaces, retail and transport packaging, and displays. The iF yearbook communication offers an appreciation of the winners of the iF communication design award 2009 and a fascinating inside look at the world of communications design.