Provides instructions and exercises to help master the fundamentals of Flash CS5, covering such topics as symbols and libraries, ActionScript, audio, text, animation, 3D tools, video, XML, CSs, and Flash movies.

Two famed origami artists and award-winning authors offer 25 fun and innovative origami projects from their renowned Origamido Studio as well as many of the world's most talented paper-folding designers.

Pillows are the perfect creative canvas: easy to sew and ideal for crafters (even beginners) eager to experiment and play. And this classic item of home decor will look more beautiful than ever with these inventive interpretations by a group of talented indie designers. From traditional squares to sculptural shapes, this collection will have crafters happily filling their houses with these pretty little creations - and giving them as beautiful gifts.

Today's graphic designers, illustrators, and typographers are rediscovering old printing techniques and handcrafts. The work collected in this book shows the many facets of the graphic design business, from business cards to posters.

Two famed origami artists and award-winning authors offer 25 fun and innovative origami projects from their renowned Origamido Studio as well as many of the world's most talented paper-folding designers.

Following the runaway success of Sew!, Cath Kidston has turned her designer's eye to Stitch! Reinventing the arts of needlepoint and cross stitch for today's crafter, Cath has injected her own distinctive style of cheery, homemaking prints into these traditional crafts. And this book will include a unique kit: an exclusive Stitch! purse project.

Legendary designer and artist Vera Neumann (1907-1993) believed in art's ability to inspire and enrich lives. An innovator and one of the most successful female entrepreneurs of her time, Vera built her company on a radical philosophy: fine art should be accessible to everyone, not just a select few. Known for her iconic images of cheerful flowers, trendy geometrics, and vibrant ladybugs, she believed people should surround themselves with beauty. For the first time, "Vera: The Art and Life of an Icon," tells her inspiring story through the art and designs she created. In this volume, richly illustrated with Vera's original sketches, paintings, and photographs of her worldwide travels, readers are introduced to the amazing woman behind the dynamic designs that continue to inspire and influence art, design, and fashion.