Frank Carlson Library

Derived from a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted studio sourcebook of the early 1900s, the patterns in this stunning collection combine to form a treasury of bold, colorful designs. These images have never before appeared in print, and this compilation affords users a unique selection of remarkably brilliant motifs. Originating in Lyon, France's long-time silk capital, the patterns were created by anonymous designers for the embellishment of fabrics. Predominantly...

Design Your Life is a series of irreverent and realistic snapshots about objects and how we interact with them. By leading design thinker Ellen Lupton and her twin sister Julia Lupton, it shows how design is about much more than what's bought at high-end stores or the modern look at IKEA. Design is critical thinking: a way to look at the world and wonder why things work, and why they don't. Illustrated with original paintings of objects both ordinary...

This book is for you if:You have an idea for a product but are not sure where to startYou want to protect your idea from being stolenYou are on a tight budget and want a low risk way to determine if your product idea has a chance to be successfulYou want a guide to evaluating your idea to see if it could be turned into a successful productYou need the technical knowledge about how product development happensYou want to understand what makes for good...

Fragrance Fusion: The Art and Science of Perfume Blending immerses readers in the captivating world of fragrance creation, offering a compelling exploration of the artistry and scientific precision that define the perfumer's craft. Through evocative narratives, olfactory insights, and scientific revelations, this book invites readers to unravel the alchemical wonders of perfume blending, unveiling the exhilarating fusion of art and science that shapes...

The world as we know it today is made of collective innovation accumulated through millions of years and copied, improved, and scaled by successive civilizations and dynasties. Innovation tends to take place in an ecosystem where the entrepreneurial spirit is prevalent, with access to good research institutions and ample funding, enabling a vibrant collaboration between individuals that foster innovation. This volume leverages the experience...

An unstoppable business revolution is under way--and it is Agile. Sparking dramatic improvements in quality, innovation, and speed-to-market, the Agile movement has helped companies both large and small learn to connect everyone and everything . . . all the time. With rapidly evolving consumer needs and technology that is that is being updated quicker than ever before, businesses are recognizing how vitally essential it is adapt. And adapt quickly....

This third volume provides an executive overview of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and details the roles that executives play in PLM initiatives. This book also explains why PLM emerged, why it is so important, the principles of PLM strategy, and the typical steps in a PLM initiative. Throughout the book, the author presents examples and cases studies, demonstrating the various roles of executives in PLM initiatives. The coverage is informed...