e-Bulletin (Oct 2024, Issue 186)

Featured Resources for School of Design

 
JSTOR Artstor
 
Artstor has been integrated into JSTOR as part of its collection. Now, this database has been changed to a new name called JSTOR Artstor. This comprehensive digital database offers a vast collection of high-quality images from museums, archives, scholars, and artists worldwide. It provides access to over 2 million images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences. Whether you're conducting research, preparing a presentation, or exploring visual resources for inspiration, JSTOR Artstor is an invaluable tool for educational and scholarly use.
 
PressReader
 
 
PressReader
 
PressReader offers access to thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world. With a vast collection covering a wide range of topics, you can stay informed on global design news, new art trends, and art stories. Whether you're interested in current affairs, entertainment, or lifestyle, PressReader delivers high-quality content right to you for design inspiration.

 

Featured Design Magazine:

 
Just-style
 
Also, you can experience the convenience of accessing PressReader collections on the go with the user-friendly PressReader Mobile App. Download publications to your device for offline reading anytime, anywhere. Just remember to verify your account with your PolyU email every 30 days to keep enjoying seamless access. Please note that downloaded issues can't be transferred to other devices or storage. If you encounter storage constraints, consider using a device with more space. For a smooth installation process and more details, refer to the installation guide and download the app below. Happy reading!
 
Download the App:
Google Play Apple store
 
 
Explore other databases for School of Design here.
 

Media Resources

“Can AI be a match for human artistic creativity? Rad Yeo explores the ‘creep’ of generative AI - from performing a ChatGPT written comedy routine to portrait painting robots. And if it can, what does that mean for humanity?” - from Kanopy.
 
AI vs Human
 
 
Discover thousands of videos from Kanopy database.

 

Food & design : a documentary = 食物設計

[N8217.F64 F663 2024 DVD]

“《食物設計》透過創新與設計的角度來重新定義什麼是食物。我們造訪五個國家,訪問了西班牙、荷蘭、義大利、英國、與台灣等地的食物設計領域專家,分享許多關於食物的觀察與思維。我們希望透過這部片傳達食物設計不只是擺盤,而是透過設計思考、美學與心理學,帶你重新去看待如此日常卻不簡單的食物。” - from the DVD cover.

 
Food & Design
 
 

New Additions and Trial Databases

New Additions:

Audio Visual Materials | Books | Journals | PolyU Reads

 

e-Resources on Trial (Full list):

中國近代圖書庫 (Books of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。

中國近代報紙庫 (Chinese and English Newspaper of Modern China)

[Expiry: 30 Jun 2025]
Remark: 試用期間,下載 / 預覽額度500 次。