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Mixed Media Redesign with an app in mind – find passion and ideas at your fingertips 
Phaidon Classics iPad Edition, $19.99 http://www.phaidon.com/phaidondesignclassics/ The long-standing authority on all things art and design, Phaidon has released its Classics for the iPad. Spanning generations of meticulously researched innovations in design, this app offers an encyclopedic reference for everything from cars and guitars to chairs and tableware. Searchable within a 3D landscape that can be navigated through a chronological timeline, this app takes full advantage of the iPad's capabilities. This is the app for design inspiration that will stand the test of time. Houzz, Free http://www.houzz.com/ The scrapbook without the scraps, Houzz provides tens of thousands of design images at the touch of an iPad. Search through their professionally designed idea books to check out what's new in design. Not enough? You also can add your own photos or pictures from other websites into the mix with their “add to houzz” button. You can search for designs by architects or designers in your metro area, making it easy to contact your local expert. Schulter House, Free http://www.schluterhouse.com/ This interactive design site lets you navigate through a three-dimensional house and explore the many options for tile installation. Whether it's for your bathroom walls or kitchen countertops, this site takes the guesswork out of choosing tile and lets you see what it would look like in a “real” 3D space. You can adjust the colors of the room to match your own home in addition to customizing the tile pattern and color. To guide you through the process, instructional videos abound. 
For the more tangible crowd, here are some of the latest design books: My Passion for Design by Barbra Streisand (Viking Adult, 2010) $60 Details: A Stylist's Secrets to Creating Inspired Interiors by Lili Diallo (Clarkson Potter, 2010) $40 Tricia Guild Flower Sense: The Art of Decorating with Bouquets, Flowers, and Floral Designs by Tricia Guild (Rizzoli, 2011) $17.98 |
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