Juxtapoz 120 (January 2011)

The latest issue of Juxtapoz is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Collectibles
• Robert Williams x David Lawrence Gallery x Art Works Prints
• Ryan McGinness 2011 Stationary Supplies
• Profiles
• Amy Casey
• Robert Bowen
• Carolin Löbbert
• Jason Hernandez
• Kenji Nakayama
• Rik Lee
• Showstopper
• Joe Sorren: Interruption November 6, 2010-January 2, 2011, California State University-Fullerton Grand Central Arts Center, Santa Ana, California
• CR Stecyk III, Susanne Melanie Berry, Steve Olson: Menage A Trois October 23-November 13, 2010, New Image Art Gallery, Los Angeles, California
• Tiffany Bozic Interview and Portrait by Mike Giant
• Devin Troy Strother Interview by Gabe Scott / Portrait by Sam Bassett
• Michel Gondry Interview by Joey Garfield / Photos by Joey Garfield and Jon Singer / Portrait Courtesy of Michel Gondry
• HuskMitNavn Interview by Caleb Neelon / Self Portrait by HuskMitNavn
• Mike Ballard Introduction by Roger Gastman / Interview by Caroline Ryder / Portrait by Lee Vincent Grubb
• Cory Arcangel Interview and Portrait by Alexander Tarrant
• Reviews
• Juxtapoz Handmade
• Joy Division by Kevin Cummins
• Joe Sorren: Paintings 2004-2010
• East of the Adriatic: The Balkan Diaries of Scott Bourne
• Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century
• Pop Surrealism: What a Wonderfool World
• Insider
• Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art A conversation with Wooster Collective / Interview by Evan Pricco
• Pop Life
• Absolut Art Award
• New York, New York
• Los Angeles, California
• Perspective Detroit, Fall 2010, Tod Seelie for Juxtapoz x Power House Productions, Full story February 2011

md 11 (2010)

The latest issue of md is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• EDITORIAL
• REPORT
• md-report
• INTRODUCTION
• Transformations
• INTERIOR SPACES
• Inviting the Outside in Sollberger Bögli Architekten
• Forest on the Facade MYCC
• LIGHT
• Strong Together
• At the Forefront Ingo Maurer und Team
• Either Way Continuum, Sanaa
• Between Yesterday and Tomorrow Goodmorning Technology
• Extended Function Hadi Teherani AG
• UNDER DISCUSSION
• "Everything is Integrated" Deniz Turgut
• HOME- AND CONTRACT FURNITURE
• Wood plus Steel Doriana und Massimilliano Fuksas
• Space-defining Measure Claudia de Bruyn, Achim Nagel
• Formal Lightness Jehs + Laub
• Everything Framed Johannes Scherr
• Plane Emphasises Form Stefan Westmeyer
• Reliable Comfort Marcello Ziliani
• Where to put the Clothes?
• LETTER FROM L.A.
• Leading the Way into Predictable Magic Ingo Werk
• SANITARY
• Systematic Showering
• Wash-basin Shelves Ronan und Erwan Bouroullec
• Free Form, but a Strict Posture
• Connective Character Christian Werner
• Harmonious Interplay
• The Courage to use Colour
• UNIVERSITIES
• POINTS IN FAVOUR OF ... WUPPERTAL Barbara Koch
• Campus News
• SERIES
• NEW MATERIALS Printing in Three Dimensions Christiane Sauer
• DESIGN AND MORE
• Beds
• Heaters and Fireplaces

Collezioni 144 (Spring/Summer 2011)

Cover image and contents
taken from Collezioni Donna

The latest issue of Collezioni Donna is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

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Contents:

Exhibitions

• Takashi Murakami
• Alice Springs
• Reporters sans frontières
• Drawing fashion
• Moebius
• Young fashion photographers now
• Mario Testino

Objects of desire

• Vhernier_jewelry masterpieces
• John Galliano and his treasure island

Protagonists

• Barbara I Gongini
• Zegna Baruffa
• Weill
• Edward Achour
• Sarar
• The people of the labyrinths
• Giemme BrandsCorporate
• Atil Kutoglu
• Rosa Rosam Paris
• Katharina Hovman
• Christophe Guillarmé
• Max Mazza
• Maglificio Ripa

Fashionable places

• Pantone hotel_Brussels
• London_Louis Vuitton
• Paris_Ralph Lauren

News

• London_Central Saint Martins
• Lingerie_Ermanno Scervino, La Perla, A.F. Vandevorst
• Magazine

What to read

• Emilio Pucci

Paris

• Behind the scene
• Shirts
• Jumpsuits
• Drapes
• Flowing pants
• Denim
• Dark soul
• Mesh
• Zip
• Leather
• Colours
• Stripes
• Pleats and plissé
• Natural
• Lace
• Prints
• Jungle
• Slit
• Metallics
• Night
• Crystals
• Fringes and feathers
• Thirties

Monographs

• Charlotte Sparre
• Wunderkind
• Talbot Runhof
• Jack Guisso

Lookbooks

• What's hot in the cities
• Shadowconnected
• Rundholz
• Vivetta
• Maria Grazia Severi
• Maria Luisa
• Tô Long-Nam
• Anett Röstel
• Bernhard Willhelm
• Carven
• Georges Hobeika Signature
• Eymeric François
• Zuhair Murad
• Maxime Simoens
• Caroline Seikaly

London

• A blast of creative energy
• Prints
• Dolls
• Plissé
• Lace
• Fringes
• Masculine attire
• Leather

Monographs

• Spijkers en Spijkers

London Lookbooks

• What's hot in the city
• Righteous
• Maria Francesca Pepe
• Ann-Sophie Back Atelje

On stage

• Beachwear
• Colours, tropical, blossom, sporty, ethnic, Africa

Kyiv

• Here and now
• Przhonskaya
• Alena Oleynik
• Ludmila Kislenko
• Larisa Lobanova
• Annette Görtz
• Olena Molchanova
• Bekh

Poland

• Fashionphilosophy
• Fashion week Poland

Fashion weeks

• Seoul fashion week
• Russian fashion week
• Madrid_Cibeles fashion week
• Couture fashion week

Domus 942 (December 2010)

The latest issue of Domus is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Trends (Apartment & Living) Vol. 26 No. 9

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The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

PENTHOUSES

• As far as the eye can see With its wide balcony, double-height living space and breezeway terrace, this penthouse apartment maximises its oceanfront location
• Second glance Sometimes all it takes to realise the full potential of a property is a new set of eyes
• Setting a new standard This sleek, classical Brisbane apartment enjoys expansive views and high-quality design down to the last detail

HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS

• Garden in the sky There are incentives for developers to provide landscaped common areas in high-rise apartment buildings - and obvious spin-offs for residents
• Embracing architecture These apartments may be in a high-rise, but they still conform to the traditional notion of a home sheltered under its own roof

LOW-RISE COMPLEXES

• On these pages, we profile apartments that offer the best of everything, great views and proximity to the city, yet still provide residents with a peaceful environment

GARDEN APARTMENTS

• Verdant outlook This well-considered apartment blurs the line between its interiors and the great outdoors
• A good look all round Every room in this apartment enjoys views of the harbour, city and a nearby park

APARTMENT RENOVATIONS

• Inner-city sanctuary A former SoHo gallery is transformed for its new owners into a residential haven from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
• Slice of heaven New windows, pivoting doors and louvres improve access to panoramic harbour and city views in this remodelled apartment
• Living with the view Huge windows give this condominium maximum exposure to sea and mountain vistas, while a simple interior provides a neutral backdrop
• Coastal attraction This Spanish Mission duplex, which has dress circle views over Bondi Beach, presents a chic restoration that reflects the coastal setting

INDEX

Elle Decoration (December 2010)

The latest issue of Elle Decoration is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

SHOPPING

• Buy of the month Colourful new plates from historic porcelain brand Richard Ginori 1735
• Wish list Ten must-haves not to be missed this month
• Shopping news Hot shops and what to buy right now
• Present time Our pick of the most fabulous Christmas gifts around
• All the trimmings Pretty paper, cute cards and dainty decorations
• 9 of the best... Side tables that can double as stools

DECORATING

• Instant inspiration Going for bold with MissPrint's latest wallpaper
• Decorating news Hot new kit to help transform your home
• Purple reigns This month's palette is all about richness and depth
• The ten commandments of Christmas Steer clear of tacky fads and aim for timeless seasonal style
• Blaze of glory Six ways to make a fireplace the heart of your home
• Best cellars Top tips on wine storage

LIVING

• The big idea The Christmas wreath gets a modern makeover
• Living news Things to make both you and your home feel great
• Cool contrasts Danish fashion designer Malene Birger invites us into her home
• The dark side Choose deep, moody hues for dramatic winter glamour
• 24 ways to make guests feel at home Be the host with the most
• My favourite things French creative Ramdane Touhami on his eclectic tastes

NOW

• Need to know Super-soft cashmere throws by Alexa Lixfeld
• Anatomy of a classic The Castiglioni brothers' 'Taccia' lamp
• Design hero Influential British furniture master Ernest Race
• 10 minutes with... Dutch design maverick Marcel Wanders
• The book list Stylish tomes to treasure
• Precious stone John Pawson's serene installation comes to the UK
• The height of style A hotel hideaway
• The British Design Awards 2010 We reveal this year's winners!

HOMES

• Natural high Magnificent mountain views surround this unusual alpine apartment, which uses natural materials and soft textures for a feeling of warm, understated glamour
• Hidden depths Careful planning and clever design make this Swiss holiday home surprisingly light and spacious, despite being concealed almost entirely underground
• A break from tradition Two Belgian designers have transformed the interior of their period property into a sleek, contemporary space
• The entertainer In Milan, a minimalist, open-plan loft within a one-time carpet warehouse has become the ultimate party pad
• Grand proportions Luxurious furnishings, high ceilings and ornate detailing inject an air of opulence into a Parisian apartment

FOCUS

• Casual dining special Sleek statement furniture, feature lighting and elegant tableware for dining in style.  Be inspired to eat in this winter with our edit of the most delicious looks around

FINALLY

• Address book Love it? Here's where to buy it
• Style icon The whimsical world of decorator Madeleine Castaing

Artforum (November 2010)

The latest issue of Artforum is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

COLUMNS

• MEDIA
• Peter Galison and Caroline A. Jones on representations of oil spills
• FILM
• Ed Halter on "Radical Light"
• Tony Rayns on Obayashi Nobuhiko's House
• Amy Taubin on Michel Auder
• BOOKS
• Bruce Hainley on Roland Barthes
• David Rimanelli on Lawrence Rinder's Revenge of the Decorated Pigs
• DISPATCH
• Ekaterina Degot reports from Moscow
• PERFORMANCE
• David Velasco on A. K. Burns and A. L. Steiner's Community Action Centre
• MUSIC
• Hua Hsu on Indonesian pop
• ARCHITECTURE
• Noah Chasin on STEALTH.unlimited
• SLANT
• Nick Stillman on Marlene McCarty
• TOP TEN
• Christian Holstad

FEATURES

• CHARACTER STUDY: THE ART OF MICHAELA MEISE Isabelle Graw
• 1000 WORDS: JENNIFER BOLANDE Sharon Lockhart
• EVERYTHING GOES: AN INTERVIEW WITH ROBERT BREER Michelle Kuo
• THE DISCOVERY OF SLOWNESS: THE FILMS OF MANON DE BOER T. J. Demos
• A TORRENT OF IDEAS ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY Project curated by Ryan Gander
• CLOSE-UP: BODY OF EVIDENCE Leora Maltz-Leca on Marlene Dumas's Liberty
• UNBOUNDED ENTHUSIASMS: THE ART OF BOJAN ŠARČEVIĆ Martin Herbert
• OPENINGS: IÑAKI BONILLAS Tom McDonough
• OPENINGS: CAMP Kaelen Wilson-Goldie

REVIEWS

• James Meyer on Francis Alÿs
• Jaleh Mansoor on Mark Bradford
• Astrid Wege on Thomas Schütte
• From New York, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Montreal, London, Paris, Bordeaux, Berlin, Hamburg, Glückstadt, Milan, Vienna, Schiedam, Leuven, Göteborg, São Paulo

Trends (New Home) Vol. 26 No. 5



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The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

LIFESTYLE PROPERTIES

• Pressed to perfection Precision-built down to a screw turn, this distinctive, copper-clad lodge echoes regimented vines and the colour of the sea
• Look to the hills With its gabled pavilions and battened weatherboards, this hill-country compound puts a contemporary spin on traditional rural buildings

MODERN FAMILY LIVING

• Line of sight This waterfront house is designed around a central axis that allows a tantalising glimpse of the view beyond
• Tropical outlook Making the most of the views and the climate for an easy family lifestyle

TRADITIONAL SUBURBAN HOMES

• Young at heart This spacious suburban home presents a traditional face to the street, but the interior aesthetic has a more contemporary sense of connection
• Time after time This French-style house references several architectural eras, from classical Roman through to the 1920s

SEASIDE HOMES

• Watchtower Like a traditional holiday home that has been added to over time, this new house rises out of the sand dunes to capture an expansive ocean view
• Mission possible Despite 8m height restrictions, the designer of this house was able to maximise an ocean view by elevating the key living spaces and creating a rooftop terrace

DESIGNERS

• The firms showcased on these pages represent some of the best design and build companies in Australia.  They are all full-service companies who offer concept-to-completion homes, designed specifically for your family and lifestyle

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM

• Our country boasts some of the best residential architecture on the planet.  This section highlights the companies that design and build these remarkable homes
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Queensland

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Ceiling fans -- Kitchen appliances -- Wine storage -- Paint -- Fireplaces -- Window films -- Marble cladding

INDEX

Wallpaper* (December 2010)

The latest issue of Wallpaper* is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

The Hat Magazine Issue 47 (Oct/Nov/Dec 2010)

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The latest issue of The Hat Magazine is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

NEWS

• Diary
• News and Views

INTERVIEW

• A conversation with Jos and Marly Verhoeven of ID Hats

FESTIVALS

• 18th Estivales du Chapeaux - Septfonds
• The 1st Bridport Hat Festival

TRADE FAIRS

• Reports from the major European shows for s/s 2011

COMPETITIONS

• HAT Designer of the Year 2010 - The Grand Finale

RETAIL SCENE

• T Snook Hatters in Bridport
• The Hat Gallery M/V, new opening in London

SHEEPSKIN FEATURE

• Owen Barry Ltd
• Nursey & Son Ltd
• Handfield Accessories Ltd

COMPANY PROFILE

• Hoedenmallen Van der Broek the blockmakers

THMXs - ACCESSORIES

• Reports from London Fashion Week and Origin

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

• Suggestions for a Hatty Christmas

FORECAST

• Fabrics, Colours and Trimmings for a/w 2011/12

INSPIRATION

• Designer Sketchbook - Inspired by the animals
• Workroom Technique - Working with Racello braid

DIRECTORY

• The HAT Directory - Source those suppliers here

Trends (Renovation Ideas) Vol. 26 No. 7

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The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

MODERN ADDITIONS

• Balanced agenda A substantial addition to this property defers to the scale, finishes and form of the main house - the result is a sympathetic pavilion that stands apart
• Designed for the ages A modern addition to this Arts and Crafts-style home ensures architectural relevance for a further 90 years
• Inside out The addition of a veranda to this house has created an all-new lifestyle

HISTORIC RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS

• With respect to the past This colonial villa has been restored and improved, with some contemporary elements woven into the mix
• Logical extension This renovation stays true to the home's 1920s origins on the interior and exterior
• Forever summer As the last beach cottage on the Manly seafront, this heritage-listed property was rip for a renovation in keeping with the past

INTERIOR TRANSFORMATIONS

• Fashion house Haute couture for interiors - this villa has undergone an extensive makeover that juxtaposes the modern with the classic
• Masculine edge This renovation creates contemporary, monochromatic interiors to put guests, as well as furnishings, in the best possible light
• Free-flowing interior Small, cramped rooms are a thing of the past for this household - walls and doors have been removed to creat a much more open, flowing interior that is also a perfect backdrop for the owners' artworks

NEW IDEAS

• Most renovation projects begin with an idea - a way to solve a problem or to make improvements.  We bring you case studies from around the world, and explain the solutions that homeowners and designers used in their own projects

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Home appliances -- Sinks and taps

INDEX

Cordell Housing Building Cost Guide (December 2010)

The latest issue of the Cordell housing building cost guide is now available for use in the Learning Centre.

Fashion News (December 2010)

The latest issue of Fashion News is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Trends (Bathroom) Vol. 26 No. 6

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The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

FOCUS ON GLASS

• Personal space Contemporary architecture complements a private courtyard
• Inside the box This master suite creates a sense of light and space
• Bathing beauty Bathers take centre stage on a stone podium

CONNECTIONS WITH THE OUTDOORS

• Open ended A bathroom that offers a chance to get closer to nature itself
• Bright outlook The surrounding view is a seamless extension of the design
• Be my guest Open to both the view and an outdoor entertaining area
• Upon reflection This bathroom can be screened from sight
• Lakefront retreat A private sanctuary high above the lake

MATERIAL RENOVATIONS

• Via Romana A design that merges a 1920s sensibility with an older aesthetic
• Light touch Sleek, modern elements balance a natural ambience
• Black-and-white world Dramatic dark stone contrasts pearl-grey cabinetry
• Riders on the storm An image of a pop legend creates a radical backdrop
• Balinese style Balinese influences are reflected in a remodelled master suite

POWDER ROOMS

• Behind the scenes Sleek design ensures an instant wow factor
• Hidden benefits A floor-to-ceiling door conceals this powder room
• Eye to eye This powder room can make you feel you're not alone

FREESTANDING TUBS

• Out of Africa This master suite is reminiscent of an African safari lodge
• French renaissance A renovation inspired by a chandelier and clawfoot bath
• Room with a view This bathroom creates a relaxing sanctuary
• On vacation A master suite with all the hallmarks of a boutique hotel

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Laundry -- Furnishings -- Handbasins, bathtubs and mixers -- Storage -- Heating

NATURAL CONNECTIONS

• It's not unusual for water, wood and stone to feature in a bathroom, but these designs blur the line between inside and out

INDEX

Artlink Vol. 30 No. 4 (2010)

The latest issue of Artlink is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• Editorial
• Artrave
• Exhibition Reviews Critical views of 14 exhibitions of new Australian art

Previews

• Edge of Elsewhere Campbelltown Arts Centre
• Interpreting Portraits Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
• ETW Exhibitions to Watch

Book reviews

• Hijacked Volume 2: Australia/Germany Joanna Mendelssohn
• The Revolutionary Century.  Art in Asia 1900 to 2000 Pat Hoffie
• Eleven recent publications Stephanie Radok

Agents of change

• Indigenous art in front: National Gallery changes focus Sarah Scott
• Designing with the neighbours in mind: Unlimited Asia Pacific Kevin Murray
• Patronage of the passionate: White Rabbit Collection Stephanie Britton

Polemic

• Resistance to change: Art in the university environment Jane Goodall
• Art and Sport Peter Hill
• Art as a Catalyst of Change: Hot House Symposium Felicity Fenner
• Stop the moats: Recent work by Cecile Williams and Nick Mangan Kevin Murray
• Theory is bunk Donald Brook
• Is it sacred? The Collarenebri Files Djon Mundine

Profiles

• Shen Shaomin's Bonsai Wu Hung
• Confluent forms: Ariel Hassan recent work Niki Sperou
• 100KM Artworks: Fiona MacDonald's Local Studies Catriona Moore

UK focus

• Exposed: Voyeurism, Surveillance and the Camera Jo Higgins
• Liverpool Biennale: Touched Alison Carroll

Artlink's Third Decade

• The push pull decade: Artlink 2001-2010 Stephanie Britton

Trends (New Home) Vol. 25 No. 13

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The latest issue of Trends is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

CONTEMPORARY STATEMENTS

• Engaging the scenery This low-lying residence reveals its scenic charms by degrees - interacting with the rustic setting in the process
• From the top down To maximise great views and natural light, the designer of this new house upended the floor plan and put the living area on top
• Natural outlook This contemporary residence combines an emphasis on natural materials with a design that melds with the scenery that surrounds it

TRADITIONAL DESIGN

• Home counties From the imposing symmetry of the facade to the formal reception rooms, this design pays homage to the classic English manor
• True to form Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio inspired the design of this grand Italianate residence, which is an exercise in authenticity

TIGHT SPACES

• Inside the box To maximise a beachfront site that is just 10m wide, this house was built to the boundaries, with long blade walls providing shelter and privacy
• Do not disturb The brief for this design was to provide a high level of privacy from the surrounding homes, while minimising the impact on the bush-clad site
• Contained within With its bold geometric form and dark cedar cladding, this modern home nestles comfortably and privately into a small suburban site

LUXURY RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES

• The modern retirement village has more in common with a resort hotel than a nursing home - this change represents a paradigm shift in client expectations and the subsequent facilites on offer.  Here are some of the very latest

DESIGNERS

• The firms featured on these pages have more than 70 years' industry experience between them, and represent some of the best design and build companies in the country

THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN DREAM

• Our country boasts some of the best residential architecture on the planet.  This section highlights the companies that design and build these remarkable homes
• New South Wales
• Victoria
• Queensland

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

• Bathroom furniture -- Eco-designed homes -- Marble cladding -- Window films -- Home automation -- Paint -- Fireplaces -- Kitchens -- Wine storage

INDEX

Fashion Theory Vol. 14 No. 4 (December 2010)

The latest issue of Fashion Theory is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• Letter from the Editor Valerie Steele
• Street Style and Its Meaning in Postwar Japan Hiroshi Narumi
• Uniformed Rebellion, Fabricated Identity: A Study of Social History of Red Guards in Military Uniforms During the Chinese Cultural Revolution and Beyond Li Li
• How Does Vogue Negotiate Age?: Fashion, the Body, and the Older Woman Julia Twigg
• The Portrayal of Beauty in Women's Fashion Magazines Brian Moeran
• Extended Review Le Steele Gothique Peter McNeil and Masafumi Monden
• Exhibition Review The Man Who Dressed Marilyn Monroe: William Travilla - The Lost Collection Ian Wilson
• Introduction to Book Reviews Peter McNeil
• Book Review Samuel Richardson: Dress and Discourse; and Dress Culture in Late Victorian Women's Fiction Clair Hughes
• Book Review Edith Wharton and the Making of Fashion Lauren Indvik
• Book Review Fashion in Fiction: Text and Clothing in Literature, Film and Television Elizabeth Wilson
• Book Review Japanese Fashion: A Cultural History Peter McNeil

Fashion Practice Vol. 2 No. 2 (November 2010)

The latest issue of Fashion Practice is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• Editorial Marilyn DeLong
• Mass-customized Target Market Sizing: Extending the Sizing Paradigm for Improved Apparel Fit Susan Ashdown and Suzanne Loker
• Leveraging Niche Fashion Markets through Mass Customization, Co-design, Style Advice, and New Technology: A Study of Gay Aesthetics and Website Design Frances Ross
• Technology, Tradition, and Creativity in Apparel Designers: A Study of Designers in Three US Companies Elizabeth Buy and MyungHee Sohn
• Designing from Dumpsters: Cambodians Start at Grassroots with Fashion Katalin Medvedev
• Interview Immersed in the Creative Process: Robert Hillestad is Interviewed by Marilyn DeLong
• Comment Slow Fashion: An Invitation for Systems Change Kate Fletcher
• Book Review China Fashion: Conversations with Designers by Christine Tsui; reviewed by Juanjuan Wu

Viewpoint #27

The latest issue of Viewpoint is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents:

• The Information: Viewpoint's pick of graphics, technology, retail, design and culture news
• The Analysis: An introduction to DIY
• Yes we can! The DIY movement has moved on from home improvement to encompass technology, distribution and communication methods that, in theory, allow anyone to make anything and bring it to market.  The effect will be profound for consumers and brands alike, says Anna Sansom
• The blueprint home As 3D printing becomes more advanced and accessible, in the not-too-distant future we will see consumers taking the ultimate creative control of the products they consume.  The home will become a mini factory, with domestic 3D printers capable of printing anything from clothing to food.  Viewpoint visualises the potential future of the blueprint home.  By Kate Franklin, with photography by Metz+Racine and props by Peter Cole
• Doing it for themselves From hi-tech hacking to handicrafts, DIY in the 21st century has different meanings for different people.  Liz Hancock identifies today's key DIY groups and explores their implications for business
• Clicks and mortar The people-less purchase is coming soon to a store near you, as consumers become their own sales assistants.  By Duncan Graham-Rowe
• Hack it better Hack it better, or even hack it beautiful, is the modern-day make-do-and-mend mantra.  Discarded or broken items and materials are creatively adapted to enhance functional, aesthetic or emotional appeal.  Viewpoint collates and specially commissions pieces from designers ready to revamp refuse.  By Kate Franklin and Caroline Till, with photography by Victoria Ling
• The Argument: Six trend opinion-formers give their views Small is Beautiful; Closed Wallets, Closed Minds; Tell Us a Story; Eco Equals Ego; Back to the Future; Come Together
• The Vision: A visual essay of ten influential ideas in ten images.  By Kate Franklin and Jacob Strand
• The Features:
• Patriot gains 'Buy local' has long been a mantra for food shopping, but now consumers are applying buy-national thinking to a far wider range of products.  Josh Sims asks whether brands should be waving the flag for the patriotic purchase
• It's the real thing We spend so much time immersed in virtual worlds, there is now a backlash towards reconnecting with the physical.  But real and virtual are far from irreconcilable and the real innovation will take place in the ambiguous territory between the two.  By Mark Hooper
• (R)IP? Received wisdom has it that a brand protects its intellectual property at all costs.  But open-source thinking, the free sharing of concepts, technology and even production methods, might do for the world of things what is successfully achieving in the world of data, explains Daniel Nye Griffiths
• Testing times Challenger culture is raising the bar for personal achievement ever higher, through extreme sports, hobbies and entrepreneurialism.  As pushing the limits becomes the norm, Kevin Braddock asks whether the era of the amateur is over
• The new naive Mixing styles and transcending genres with a childlike disregard for the rules, a new school of illustrators and designers is rediscovering the expressive power of naivety.  The handmade is combined with the digitally designed, the real with the unreal.  Viewpoint introduces its pick of the creatives setting the aesthetic agenda for the coming seasons.  By Kate Franklin and Bianca Wendt
• The Overhaul:
• Knightsbridge over troubled water? When Viewpoint asked young design agency Campaign to rework an existing brand, the choice was Harrods, the most famous and historic shop in Britain.  But just how do you update a retail icon and tourist Mecca?  By Martin Bewick
• The Digest: Snapshots of some big ideas
• Please re-lease me Movies, mansions, mongrels; more and more items can be rented on demand rather than bought outright - which poses a conundrum for anyone trying to sell.  By Gwyneth Holland
• Sales: the final frontier Are designers and business overlooking an enormous opportunity in the developing world? By Clare Dowdy
• Too much, too young The culture of accelerated youth is seeing teens developing a can-do attitude that will have far-reaching consequences for business.  By Jane Kellock
• Location, location, location The property buyer's mantra is set to become social media's new spin for consumers and brands alike.  By Rachel Arthur
• Handbuilt by robots Craft and technology, once polar opposites, are merging.  By Jacob Strand
• The big giveaway Brand philanthropy is taking tentative steps beyond the standard baseline of corporate social responsibility.  By Kevin Braddock
• The ego has landed The 'me generation' has discovered a creative outlet far more fulfilling than micro-stardom.  By Jacob Strand
• The plastic oh-no band Can life after plastic still be fantastic? Maybe, as sugar plastic, liquid wood and ceramic alternatives come to the fore.  By Mark Hooper
• Cut to the chase Could no-nonsense, say-it-like-it-is advertising be the way to reach a new generation of media-savvy consumers? By Mark Tungate
• Community over cash When is a shop not just a shop? When it's a theatre, a club, a lab or a cultural space, a shop as participatory hub for experiences and interactions other than the purely commercial.  By Clare Dowdy
• The Form: Viewpoint's round-up of the current key design aesthetics

Ragtrader (19 November 2010)

The latest issue of Ragtrader is now available for loan from the Learning Centre.

Contents include:

• HOW: Many stores will Zara open locally?
• WHAT: Accessories brand is rolling out up to 100 stores in 2011?
• WHICH: States are set for a retail development boom?