Design It!

Books come in all shapes and sizes. Anyone who has ever shopped for a book knows that sometimes appearances count. This fun project-filled volume invites readers to make their own books, beginning with striking covers and delving into inner design concepts such as fonts, colors, lift-the-flap components, and even-everyone's favorite-pop-ups! Whether designers are interested in illustrating, writing, or creating a work of art, the perfect achievable activity is awaiting them.

Food in advertisements and cookbooks can look mouthwateringly good-or not like food at all! Food designers are skilled in molding their medium-food-into works of art. This compelling book, packed with hints, tips and fun projects, explores the work of food designers and the variety of work they do, such as preparing food for photography and film sets. Young foodies will love the easy-to-follow directions to make treats that taste and look great for their family and friends.

A beautiful garden is a delight – and takes quite a bit of skill and knowledge to design. However, creating a garden that attracts fairies and other magical creatures takes some real know-how! This fun book demonstrates through numerous creative projects and step-by-step instructions how to create arresting miniature landscapes of objects and plants and encourages young gardeners to exercise their green thumbs with artistic outdoor activities.

Some are content to simply follow the trends of fashion, but the bold are the designers who start the fads-the true fashionistas. This how-to guide presents creative readers with professional fashion designs as inspirations as well as step-by-step projects to make their own clothing and accessories. Each imaginative task utilizes easy-to-find everyday items and is accompanied by full-color photographs as visual aids.

Yes, hair and makeup designers can make people look beautiful-but they can also make them look like terrifying zombies! Truly, this inspiring book provides an entertaining and hands-on experience for readers of all ages and interests. The many included activities are presented with comprehensible directions paired with photographs that illustrate each concept. Whether young designers want to learn something for their everyday use or acquire career skills for a future career in the movies, there's inspiration in this high-interest guide.

Personalizing a space means decorating it or arranging it in a unique way. The space should reflect the designer's personal aesthetic. Interior design isn't just something to marvel at on TV, and people of all ages can grasp designers' key principles. This motivating book offers plenty of practical interior design projects, as well as vibrant photographs to illustrate them, and expert tips that creative readers can apply to their home or classroom.