BIS Publishers

BIS Publishers We make outstanding books, games and gifts to inspire creative minds and help them build innovation

BIS Publishers is an independent publishing house founded over 25 years ago and based in Amsterdam. BIS creates outstanding books for students, professionals and the general consumer on the creative arts and creative business, like design, advertising, architecture, fashion, marketing and innovation. We also launched a line of gift books and boxed games, that reflect our taste for well designed and smart gift items!

We might not be able to hear someone else’s thoughts, but this game invites us to imagine them - inspiring creatives to ...
09/12/2025

We might not be able to hear someone else’s thoughts, but this game invites us to imagine them - inspiring creatives to shift perspectives we never knew existed and fostering empathetic environments where creativity, diversity, and freedom align.

The Empathy Game sparks thoughtful conversations. Since its debut in 2019, and for 5 years running, it has been one of the top versatile picks for creative minds, encouraging imagination, reflection, and innovation."

09/12/2025

Popova’s Painterly Architectonic (1917) turns architecture into emotion and form into motion. It’s a blueprint for designers: embrace tension, let rules inspire rather than constrain.

When ethics, sustainability, and creativity intersect, designers are pushed to rethink their role.A powerful spread from...
09/12/2025

When ethics, sustainability, and creativity intersect, designers are pushed to rethink their role.
A powerful spread from No Design Manifesto reminding us why our choices matter.

Clustering our joys into fundamental human needs helps us understand what truly fuels us. And once we know that, we can ...
03/12/2025

Clustering our joys into fundamental human needs helps us understand what truly fuels us. And once we know that, we can design better experiences — in life and in creative work.

Which jar have you filled today?
(Highlights from our latest release: Emotions by Design)

The more you look, the more you see. Research isn’t about answers — it’s about re-learning how to wonder.From grocery ai...
03/12/2025

The more you look, the more you see. Research isn’t about answers — it’s about re-learning how to wonder.

From grocery aisles to colour swatches, every detail is data. Stay curious. Stay wondering. That’s where creativity begins.
Fresh off the press this season: The Creative Wellbeing Handbook.

Reflect, express, and connect—whether solo or with friends. Imagine Me turns everyday moments into sparks of self-discov...
03/12/2025

Reflect, express, and connect—whether solo or with friends. Imagine Me turns everyday moments into sparks of self-discovery.

(Spoiler alert: A brand-new version with a fresh look is coming next season!)

Discover yourself, unleash your creativity, and dive deeper—one card at a time.

28/11/2025

What would you do with red, yellow and blue? Unleash your inner artist with The Mondrian Challenge! Inspired by the iconic abstract works of Piet Mondrian, this game turns strategy into color, and creativity into fun. Arrange your cards, balance shapes, and compete (or collaborate!) to create your own modern art masterpiece. Perfect for game nights, art lovers, or anyone looking to add a splash of color to their day.

The biggest sale of the year is at your doorstep!Get 25% off all items on bispublishers.com - just enter the code BLACKF...
27/11/2025

The biggest sale of the year is at your doorstep!

Get 25% off all items on bispublishers.com - just enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.

This offer is valid only this weekend, from November 28th through December 1st!

Which classic inspired you most? This season brought bold ideas to the table: new games that challenge how we think, boo...
24/11/2025

Which classic inspired you most?

This season brought bold ideas to the table: new games that challenge how we think, books that reshape how we create, and tools designed to ignite creativity in every corner of life.

Which launch sparked something in you? Tell us your favourite and why.

Ready to shake up the system?The Social Designer’s Paradox reveals why real change is so hard - and more importantly, ho...
21/11/2025

Ready to shake up the system?
The Social Designer’s Paradox reveals why real change is so hard - and more importantly, how you can make a difference from the inside out.

Why this book is a game-changer:

- Learn practical strategies for transforming public systems
- Get inspired by real-world examples of social innovation
- Develop resilience for working within bureaucracy
- Gain tools to bridge design thinking and policy

Become a more effective changemaker in your community

A must-read for designers, innovators & anyone striving to make the world smarter, fairer & more human.

New Launch Alert! Meet Reinventing Strategic Innovation - your ultimate guide to turning bold ideas into real-world impa...
20/11/2025

New Launch Alert!
Meet Reinventing Strategic Innovation - your ultimate guide to turning bold ideas into real-world impact.

This book shows you how to:

- Transform creativity into measurable growth
- Align innovation with business strategy
- Scale breakthrough ideas without losing vision
- Lead and inspire change like a pro

Perfect for innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders ready to rethink the rules of success.

Unlock the invisible rules of design Shaping Visual Structures by Carla Viviana Cordova dives deep into the timeless pri...
19/11/2025

Unlock the invisible rules of design
Shaping Visual Structures by Carla Viviana Cordova dives deep into the timeless principles of movement, space & composition.

Why you’ll love it:

-Build a strong foundation (perfect for students)
-Refresh and sharpen your professional design skills
-Learn to turn abstract ideas into clear, powerful visuals
-Explore how tech changes design — and what that means for the future of visual communication
-Get inspired by thinking about universal visual systems

A must-have for anyone passionate about design as a language.

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BIS Publishers is consistently looking for new thoughts, methods and techniques that stimulate creativity in its broadest scope. Founded in 1985, the Amsterdam-based publishing house creates outstanding books for students, professionals, change makers and creative minds. BIS cover fields across the creative arts and -business, such as creative thinking, design thinking, architecture and advertising. Its line of gifts and games reflects BIS' taste for and well-designed and smart items.

BIS Publishers is exclusive distributor of Laurence King Publishing in The Netherlands and Belgium.