The latest in the highly collectable Communicating with Pattern series, Signs and Symbols showcases stunning examples of designs that incorporate all manner of signs, symbols, and glyphs, explaining how they can be used in contemporary design to communicate a variety of messages and influences. Signs and Symbols explores the meaning and origin of these familiar forms, starting with the earliest graphics known to man: cave paintings and hieroglyphics. Corporate logos, club motifs, coats of arms, political insignia, and religions symbols represent authority and membership. They are also an essential part of daily life, in the form of wayfinding tools such as road signs, alphabets, icons, and signage. This book is a source of inspiration for designers across disciplines using examples of graphics, packaging, interiors, textiles, products, and more.

A follow-up to the successful Packaging Prototypes, More Packaging Prototypes acts a visual catalyst in the creation and production of exciting and innovative design. It is an invaluable tool for anyone working in packaging design. The diverse range of carton templates demonstrates the huge variety of packaging possibilities, and the beautifully photographed examples of the finished models inspire the imagination. Each design is accompanied by detailed notes that list its product suitability and distinguishing features. A system of icons provides quickly accessed information on a multiplicity of areas, from the design's ecological implications to its material suitability. Introductory text reviews the principles behind packaging, explores the concerns of packaging designers, and examines what makes a classic package. The various types of carton closure are detailed, and common materials listed.

The Art Directors Club of New York Awards is the toughest competition in the field, honouring the very best in visual innovation and excellence in graphic design, interactive design, interactive media, photography and illustration. This title showcases the winners of the competition in all fields of international creative arts.

Showcasing more than 250 exciting packaging ideas and solutions, the book is a great source of inspiration for graphic designers, offering a one-stop reference book compiling a huge variety of design approaches from packaging commercial products to company reports.