Theme: Design
Adults & Seniors
by LearnX Arts
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Learning Package: Clay
Learning Package
Pro Series: Clay
library@orchard's Pro Series Resource Lists are curated learning materials that complement each Pro Series programme track. Handpicked by the year's lineup of Pro Series speakers, each title has influenced and shaped their practices in one way or another.
Books
1. The Complete Cosmicomics
Italo Calvino (2011), The Complete Cosmicomics , Penguin Books.
"This is one of my favourite books as a big fan of random and fun scientific facts. Italo Calvino takes short scientific statements and spins them into mind-bending stories, building worlds that push the limits of our understanding, which endlessly inspires me to build mine.’’ - Genevieve Ang
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Retrieved from NLB Overdrive (myLibraryid is required to access the eBook).2. Feelings
Libby Walden (2018), Feelings, Call No.: WAL, Tiger Tales.
"This children's book explores the world of emotions with enchanting illusions. The lyrical text makes each feeling explored come to life, and helps children understand the emotions they experience. We chose to recommend a children's book as it has the magical power to simplify complicated thoughts and feelings faced in adulthood and is focused on freely expressing oneself.’’ - Common Touch Craft Unit
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3. Urban Potters: Makers in the City
Katie Treggiden (2017), Urban Potters: Makers in the City , Call No.: 738 TRE -[ART], Ludion.
"This is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed flipping through, absorbing each page and its sumptious images without thought. The title provides great insight into how other potters and ceramists go about their lives and artistic practices in cities." – Ummu Nabilah
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4. Stanley and Elsie
Nicola Upson (2019), Stanley and Elsie, Call No.: UPS, Duckworth.
"This is a wonderful read for anyone who has practised art – especially painting. There are so many emotions in this novel set in England after World War I." – Ummu Nabilah
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5. In Praise of Shadows
Junichiro Tanizaki (1977), In Praise of Shadows, Call No.: TAN, New Haven, Conn: Leete’s Island Books.
"This book delves into different ways of seeing things. Simple and subdued forms of East Asian art and literature in Tanizaki's perspective brings an appreciation of shadows and subtlety in its ubiquity, showing that we can find beauty where we least expect it (and when we most need it)." – Daisy Toh
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Learning Package: Concept Design
Learning Package
Pro Series: Content Design
library@orchard's Pro Series Resource Lists are curated learning materials that complement each Pro Series programme track. Handpicked by the year's lineup of Pro Series speakers, each title has influenced and shaped their practices in one way or another.
Books
1. Hellboy (1994), Omnibus Volume 4: Hellboy in Hell
Mike Mignolia (2018), Hellboy (1994), Omnibus Volume 4: Hellboy in Hell, Dark Horse Comics.
“I chose this book for its simplicity and creative use of light and dark in each panel. This book demonstrates how lighting conceals and reveals. I've often re-read this book as a reference for storytelling that uses a balance of light and shadow to convey tone and narrative.” – Calvin Chua
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Retrieved from NLB Overdrive (myLibraryid is required to access the eBook).2. Pencil Art Workshop
Matt Rota (2017), Pencil Art Workshop, Call No.: 741.24 ROT [ART], Beverly, Massachusetts: Rockport.
This book by the illustrator Mark Rota features some strong examples of how he creates texture, volume, and space—all of which are integral when manipulating details in one's work. He also treats readers to a sneak peek into his decision-making process by helpfully including his reference images! The principles taught in this book can even be applied to various other mediums.
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3. CAD Monkeys, Dinosaur Babies, and T-Shaped People
Warren Berger (2011), CAD Monkeys, Dinosaur Babies, and T-Shaped People, Penguin Publishing Group.
“This book introduces design thinking and how a generalist mindset equips you with an edge to solve design problems. It has helped me structure my approach to resolving concept art and design problems presented by various commercial projects in my career.” – Ray Toh
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4. How To Draw
Scott Robertson (2013), How To Draw, Call No.: 741.2 ROB - [ART], Design Studio Press.
“This is a brilliant guide for budding and experienced artists to strengthen their foundation in constructional drawing. This book teaches you the indispensable skill of drawing any design from any angle. A must-read for designers drawing and creating imaginative products and environments.” - Ray Toh
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Learning Package: Space Design
Learning Package
Pro Series: Space Design
library@orchard's Pro Series Resource Lists are curated learning materials that complement each Pro Series programme track. Handpicked by the year's lineup of Pro Series speakers, each title has influenced and shaped their practices in one way or another.
Books
1. What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Haruki Murakami (2008), What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.
“It is a reflection on life via the solitary nature of running, clearing one’s mind and putting in perspective, one’s position in the overall idea of living.” – Chioh Hui Goh
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Retrieved from NLB Overdrive (myLibraryid is required to access the eBook).2. Central
Martinez, Virgilio (2016), Central, Call No.: 641.5985 MAR -[COO], Phaidon Press Limited.
"Central, a culinary practice, demonstrates the transferability of principles across different disciplines. The importance of research driving a practice is applicable not only to architecture but also to other fields, such as culinary arts. Research provides a foundation for innovation, informs decision-making processes, and enhances the overall quality of the practice." - Sy Lyng
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3. Ten Canonical Buildings 1950-2000
Peter Eisenman (2008), Ten Canonical Buildings 1950-2000, Call No.: 724.6 EIS, Rizzoli.
“Ten Canonical Buildings taught me the importance of critical thinking and developing a personal stance in architecture, essential in architecture to create new ideas. It looks at history as a projective and creative tool rather than looking at history in a chronological and nostalgic narrative way. ’’ –Sy Lyng
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Learning Package: Photography
Learning Package
Pro Series: Photography
library@orchard's Pro Series Resource Lists are curated learning materials that complement each Pro Series programme track. Handpicked by the year's lineup of Pro Series speakers, each title has influenced and shaped their practices in one way or another.
Books
1. Lighting & Design for Portrait Photography: Direction & Quality of Light
Neil van Niekerk (2014), Lighting & Design for Portrait Photography: Direction & Quality of Light, Amherst Media.
“Scott Kelby is one of the influential photography educators out there whose works and teachings have been helpful for many aspiring photographers. His easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions enable beginner photographers to have a firmer grasp of the knowledge necessary for flash photography. This book also has clear images and diagrams that allow beginner photographers to visualise issues that they may face while setting up their shots.” – Mezame
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Retrieved from NLB Overdrive (myLibraryid is required to access the eBook).2. Photographing the Unseen World: Art and Techniques
Adrian Davies (2020), Photographing the Unseen World: Art and Techniques, The Crowood Press
"Recommended for advanced photographers who would like to explore what the right equipment and tools can achieve for photography. This book shows photographers a range of subjects and how to see the world as never before. It also explores and suggests techniques that expose new images in new ways, and pushes the boundaries of the photographer's creative potential." - Mezame
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3. The Photographer’s Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion
Maria Piscopo (2019), The Photographer’s Guide to Marketing and Self-Promotion, Allworth.
“This book is an essential guide for photographers who want to learn how to promote their work and build a successful photography business. It covers a wide range of topics, including developing a marketing plan, branding, pricing, and self-promotion. The book also includes practical advice on creating a website, using social media, and networking.’’ – Ow Yeow Kim
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4. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Clément Chéroux (2008), Henri Cartier-Bresson, Call No.: 779.0924 CAR, Thames & Hudson.
"Henri Cartier-Bresson's photography came to define the 20th century. This book tells his life story through his images: all the major events from his youth to his death in 2004 are described, contextualized, and analysed in the light of his photographic work. From his early encounters with the Surrealists, his film work and his experiences in the Second World War, to the development of his own personal aesthetic, the concept of the 'decisive moment', and the foundation of Magnum Photos, his influence on the world has been profound and unforgettable.’’ – Aaron Ang (Loud Kitchen)
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5. Understanding Street Photography: An Introduction to Shooting Compelling Images on the Street
Bryan Peterson (2022), Understanding Street Photography: An Introduction to Shooting Compelling Images on the Stree, Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed.
“Street photography is also part of our travels, so it is good to understand how we can improve on our street photos.” – William Chua (William Chua Photography)
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Learning Package: Textiles
Learning Package
Pro Series: Textiles
library@orchard's Pro Series Resource Lists are curated learning materials that complement each Pro Series programme track. Handpicked by the year's lineup of Pro Series speakers, each title has influenced and shaped their practices in one way or another.
Books
1. Textilepedia: The Complete Fabric Guide
Textilepedia: The Complete Fabric Guide, Call No.: English 677 TEX, Fashionary International Ltd, 2020.
“Cotton, polyester and wool are not the only textile fibres in the world! Here's a book recommendation on understanding an assortment of natural alternative fibres like jute, abaca, linen! It's a brilliant book by Fashionary, an encyclopedia of textiles for starters!” – Adreena Lau
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Retrieved from NLB Overdrive (myLibraryid is required to access the eBook).2. Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
David Bayles (1994), Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking, Image Continuum Press.
"How does art get made? Why doesn't it get made? Why do some artists give up? This book looks at how we can conquer our fears as artists. I turn to it when I need some motivation." - Agatha "Agy" Lee See Ya
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3. Indigo: Cultivate, Dye, Create
Douglas Luhanko, Kerstin Neumüller (2018), Indigo: Cultivate, Dye, Create, Pavilion Books.
“This book is a great beginners' guide if you plan to start your own indigo vat and dye at home.’’ – Autumn Brown
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4. Indigo: The Colour that Changed the World
Catherine Legrand (1946), Indigo: The Colour that Changed the World, Call No.: 667.257 LEG, Thames & Hudson.
"This book is a book of inspiration; it shows how indigo dyeing is practised in different parts of the world. It has many beautiful pictures and a wealth of information. It makes a great coffee table book too.’’ –Autumn Brown
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5. Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch and Repair Your Favourite Denim & More
Katrina Rodabaugh (2018), Mending Matters: Stitch, Patch and Repair Your Favourite Denim & More, ABRAMS, Inc.
“This book is not indigo related, but it has easy-to-follow instructions to mend and stitch textile goods instead of throwing them out. This is especially useful for slow textiles that have passed through the hands of many artisans in order to extend their usable lives for as long as possible.” – Autumn Brown
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6. Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior
Jonah Berger (2016), Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior, Simon & Schuster Audio.
“Invisible Influence explores the subtle, secret influences that affect the decisions we make—from what we buy, to the careers we choose, to what we eat. By understanding how social influence works, we can decide when to resist and when to embrace it—and how we can use this knowledge to make better-informed decisions and exercise more control over our own behavior.” –Natalia Tan
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Learning Package: Zine Design
Learning Package
Pro Series: Zine Design
library@orchard's Pro Series Resource Lists are curated learning materials that complement each Pro Series programme track. Handpicked by the year's lineup of Pro Series speakers, each title has influenced and shaped their practices in one way or another.
Books
1. Fanzines: The DIY Revolution
Teal Triggs (2010), Fanzines: The DIY Revolution, Call No.: 741.65209 TRI -[ART], Chronicle Books.
“Teal Triggs is Professor of Graphic Design at the Royal College of Art, and co-author with Roger Sabin (Below Critical Radar: Fanzines and Alternative Comics from 1976 to Now, 2001). Fanzines: the DIY Revolution is a title that might need a little updating—nevertheless, it remains essential reading for anyone who wants to have a general grasp of the history of zines.” – CT Lim
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Retrieved from NLB Overdrive (myLibraryid is required to access the eBook).2. Rubbish: FAMzine
Pann Lim (2013), Rubbish: FAMzine, Holycrap.
This is an example of a successful zine in Singapore, created by designer and musician Pann Lim and his family of three. Rubbish shows that there is no limit to the content that zines contain, as long as it is fueled by creativity, passion and fun! This is definitely not your punk rock xeroxed zine, but instead a collectible (with the corresponding price tag).
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3. BigO: Before I Get Old
BigO: Before I Get Old, Option Publication Pte Ltd (2000).
“The quintessential pop culture zine in Singapore that ran from 1985 to the early 2000s. It covered music, movies, comics and many of us wrote for it, including yours truly. We owe a debt to BigO, especially its xeroxed years from 1985 to 1990. A labour of love by "my generation" wanting to talk about the passion.’’ – CT Lim
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4. Notes from Underground
Stephen Duncombe (2017), Notes from Underground , Call No.: 051 DUN, Microcosm Publishing.
"We are living in an age of culture wars, and zines are at the heart of it. Stephen Duncombe, an associate professor at New York University's Gallatin School in the department of Media, Culture and Communications and a lifelong political activist, explores the participatory role played by zines in forming and spreading different ideas.’’ – CT Lim
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5. Persepolis I & II
Marjane Satrapi (2008), Persepolis I & II , Call No.: 955.0542092 SAT, Random House.
“This is a graphic novel that I truly enjoyed reading. I remember picking this book up when I was an art student who was still finding my voice in my illustration practice. Persepolis informed me so much about looking into my own lived experiences and cultural narratives.” – Artist HAFI
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6. Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mere Mortals
Oliver Burkeman (2021), Four Thousand Weeks, Call No.: 640.43 BUR, The Bodley Head.
“Oliver Burkeman writes a profound guide to time management by drawing on the insights of philosophers and spiritual teachers. Accepting that we have a finite amount of time to live, and committing our resources to what matters, may actually be the best advice on time management.” – Beverley Ng
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