Books published by Nippan IPS

It is necessary to understand your client's requests precisely and to have your client agree with the arrangement of the house and any ideas for interior design. It is easier to accomplish this goal if you can quickly sketch out the arrangement and key elements of the interior design, rather than just giving your clients a verbal explanation. With "sketching while using simplified, minimal lines" as the theme, Interior Design Presentations covers basic techniques--from 10 second sketching, to 3 minute sketching, to 5 minute sketching--effective use of light and shadow, speed coloring techniques, and techniques applied for sketching, etc., as well as the application of these techniques.

A entrancing picture book about the moon, an astronaut and the earth, written by two highly regarded Japanese authors. The artistic and delicate illustrations by Satoe Tone, the winner of the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and the bewitching story written by the recipient of Japan's Akutagawa Prize, the most prestigious Literary Award given to young authors, Nanae Aoyama, is one to captivate adults and children alike.

A visually stunning picture book by the winner of the International Award for Illustration at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, Satoe Tone. The canvas-like texture and soft color tones will delight not only children, but adults as well. It tells the story of a lonely frog named Pippo, who befriends a little Sheep and goes on a journey. Through his dreamy travels, Pippo learns what is really worth searching for.

Designs and patterns for a variety of charming doll clothing. Tiny Wardrobe: 12 Adorable Designs and Patterns for Your Doll introduces simple yet sophisticated patterns to make doll-size clothes. Each pattern has three sizes, small (8 inches, Middie Blythe Doll), medium (11 inches, Neo Blythe Doll) and large (16 inches, Unoa 1.5 Girl), and the styles can be modified for a wider range of looks by using the colors and types of lace you prefer. From beginners to professionals, this is a must-have book for doll clothes sewing lovers.

Enjoy learning how to knot and create stunning pieces of macramé with this beautiful book. Macramé Décor introduces fashionable and useful interior décor items created with macramé--a form of textile created using knotting techniques. "Boho chic style" décor, which borrows from both bohemian styles and hippie styles, is currently quite popular. Twenty-five macramé projects are featured with step-by-step instructions and techniques. From plant hangers and tapestries, to screens and dream catchers, there's something of interest for everyone.

This handy practical color combination book is an easy-to-use, one-stop resource for choosing color schemes and combinations for a variety of uses. From designing packages for sweets or cosmetics, to developing merchandise and using color as a marketing communication tool; from picking colors for graphics/fashion/textiles or looking for color scheme ideas for your arts and crafts, this book is an essential tool for designers, decorators, marketers and advertisers, as well as people interested in color and crafts.

HANDMADE TOKYO is a new coloring book based on illustrations by majocco, who is currently one of the most popular creators among younger generations. She is famous for her vibrant use of colors, and even if they look lurid, they are addictively attractive at the same time. This book features 20 original drawings on present Tokyo. Some illustrate the highly civilized side of the city, while others show the city's historical and traditional sites. All drawings are printed on one side of the paper so that you can cut them out and use them as you like.