Design & Home Décor eBooks

In this detailed history of domestic architecture in West Africa, Peter Mark shows how building styles are closely associated with social status and ethnic identity. Mark documents the ways in which local architecture was transformed by long-distance trade and complex social and cultural interaction... More...

When attempting to create a bag, tag, or label design that is strong in every respect, you are contending with some of the world's best designers. To compete in this league, you have to know your competition.Finally, here is a book in which you can find 1,000 examples of brilliant bags, tags, and la... More...

Often, the small, delightful details make a piece shine, similar to the way unique buttons on a white shirt can give it an entirely new look. This book explores 1,000 of these embellishments available to graphic designers across all kinds of projects, from books to brochures, invitations to menus, C... More...

Symbols are of the utmost importance to graphic designers and their ever-present challenge to create effective visual communication for their clients. Like Rockport's other "1,000" series books, this collection of designs provides a virtual catalog of ideas for designers to look to for creative insp... More...

Greetings often provide designer with the chance to truly stretch their creative wings. 1,000 More Greetings features examples by designers who are enjoying the luxury of personal expression through creative freedom, without the need to satisfy a client. The 1,000 inspirational examples of invitatio... More...

Packaging is everywhere you look -- it's in your refrigerator, your medicine cabinet, your closets, on the streets, in the stores, etc. This compendium of 1,000 of the best packages will offer designers a true array of inspiration. More...

Ambiguous, sensual, coquette, and suggestive: the one thousand fashion drawing poses in this book are a deep journey into the wealth of possibilities for illustrating male and female bodies, and designers' capacity to transmit sensations with an ever so slight flick of the wrist. 1,000 Poses in Fash... More...

Restaurants, bars, and cafes are some of the most competitive businesses in the world. Getting the marketing and branding right is essential for survival. This book provides a full catalog of creative, inspirational ideas! More...

The ability to wield typography is one of those things that is a clear indication of a talented designer. This book contains a collection of 1,000 instances of thoughtful type usage along with credits that note what fonts were used in the design. More...

So, you want a bit of Gangnam Style do you? You've heard that it's what all the cool kids have and you want a bit of it? It's recently come to your attention that there's this horse dance as well, yes? Right, this is the book for you. Within these (digital) pages are ten amazing tips which will hel... More...