BIG, BLACK & BEAUTIFUL In 1922, the Cooper Black typeface entered the world and turned a word into a gesture just by its looks. A celebration of this famous typeface but first and foremost this book shows how Cooper Black has been used the world over. 192 pages, HB, BIS, 9789063692636, $29

BRAND MEMORY GAME A new game about the knowledge of brands with a selection of 30 internationally well-known brands: the challenge is to find matching pairs of a brand, based solely on their characteristic colours and style elements 60 cards in box, HB, BIS, 9789063692629, $29



DESIGN BY NATURE A sequel to Norway Calling (2009) in which Staffan Bengtsson considers the Norwegian design world’s new and different relation to landscape and nature and the role exhibition projects such as 100% Norway have played in consolidating the country’s position as a design nation. 160 pages, PB, Arvinius, 9789185689293, $85

HOTEL BRAND IDENTITY A range of products that are carefully designed to get the best corporate image for hotel ranges in this selection of branding designed by some of the best creatives worldwide. 112 pages, PB, Monsa, 9788415223399, $30



INNOVATIVE STATIONERY GRAPHICS Gathers together some of the more interesting stationery projects that reflect the very essence of the company for which they were created. 192 pages, PB, Monsa, 9788415223139, $60

MENU DESIGN All the studios or agencies commissioned for these projects have tried to instill the very spirit and soul of the restaurant in their designs. 112 pages, PB, Monsa, 9788415223375, $30



OFFECCT VOICES: FURNITURE, PASSION & ENTREPRENEURS Swedish furniture producer Offecct has grown from a small Swedish enterprise to an international brand selling across 50 countries. This survey of their work looks at their standing within the Swedish design culture and the future direction of their business. 252 pages, HB, Arvinius, 9789185689378, $115

OPEN DESIGN NOW Looks at the revolution taking place in the design field through digital information in which designs are shared and innovation is a collaborative and world spanning process. 320 pages, PB, BIS, 9789063692599, $58



SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN IN THE DOLL'S HOUSE Takes the reader through the changing trends in Scandinavian interior design from 1950–2000, capturing the Nordic way of life that has influenced interior design throughout the world. This book is a must for mid-century lovers and has the potential to be a cult classic. 271 pages, HC, Arvinius, 9789185213177, $98

SHOES A brilliantly fashioned collection of shoes that shows shoes as works of art with artists from around the world expressing their personal and sensual vision. 192 pages, PB, Monsa, 9788415223337, $60



TOYS: LIMITED EDITION Brings together the work of nine toy and character designers whose limited edition toys and and pop sculptures are unique works of art that have been customized, molded, sculpted, sown and hand-painted by some of the best artists in the scene. 96 pages, PB, Monsa, 9788415223313, $20

ViP VISION IN DESIGN: A GUIDEBOOK FOR INNOVATORS A new approach to formulating a vision for new product design, striking a good balance between structuring the process of design while allowing the designers to take a personal position and fully express themselves in producing a product. 376 pages, PB, BIS, 979063692056, $89