Sustaining development is becoming one of the challenges to enterprises because concerns to the natural and human environments are always being overlooked by the enterprises which intend to get sustaining advantages, especially at the globalization competing situations among enterprises. In general, only part pictures of the sustaining development can be observed by the first department (personal department) from a private viewpoint. The second department (government) is always a stumbling block to the enterprises which intend to move to foreign countries. The third department (nonprofit organization) dedicates to the development of human well-beings and citizen aesthetics which can eventually become a part of business culture. Enterprises with the concept of sustaining development for environments should agree to the viewpoints of the second and the third departments and would like to melt those into their business cultures. By the melting, a coexistence concept for the enterprises, the society and the consumers can be developed, and the social responsibilities and duties may be brought into the enterprises further. Finally, it will become an active motivation force which accelerates business development and their social responsibility mission, and eventually becomes a global sustaining development for human beings. Taiwan¡¦s leading position of synthetic leather manufacture in the world has been replaced due to its higher domestic labor, land costs and enterprise out-moving. However, some companies of the industry is still developing and promising by taking the policies of producing centralization, variety, and high value-additive products. For facing world-wide competition in the future, the industry should have an overall strategy on the viewpoints of business administration and environmental policy. In this study, two approaches, namely business competition strategy and business environmental policy, were adopted to develop subjects for obtaining a sustainable development to the synthetic leather industry. Investigation results indicate that a world-wide plumb-integration on cost competition, and producing centralized, high-variety, and high value-additive products might be a practical strategy for competing with the world plant mainland China. By a case study in this report, the strategy has been shown to be effective for abating negative impacts from current situations of world trade liberalization, inside cost promotion, and enterprise out-moving Pollution prevention has been regarded as a burden to enterprises. However, investigation results also indicate that by planning and implementation of environmental policies such as process waste reduction, energy saving, clean production, and development of environment-friendly products, the synthetic leather industry can find a more promising way.

The goal of the work was to investigate the rheological properties of laminated leather and predict the relaxation behaviour in order to select and substantiate the shaping regime.

SUMMARY The master‘s thesis titled “Logic of Labyrinths and Alogisms” seeks to disclose the meaning of the labyrinth symbol and to go deep into it as a phenomenon existing in reality. The non-heterogeneity of this phenomenon has been disclosed by analysing the symbol of the labyrinth through the psychological, philosophical and mythological prisms. The author has made a conclusion that the labyrinth has two spheres of existence, which may be conditionally subdivided into logical and alogical. The author aimed at expressing the main concept of the theoretical studies of the master‘s thesis by using the artistic means. The principal aim was not only to maintain the classical depiction of the labyrinth but also to convey the phenomenon through the personal prism. Although the leather art employs a number of techniques and materials, the classical techniques and materials have been chosen in this master‘s thesis. Various art technologies of leather work have been paralleled in this creative project keeping to natural leather as a principal material. The analysis has come to the conclusion that the creative work of any artist may be compared with the search of the keys that could open the locks of sub-consciousness. During the creative process and with every new work the artist as if opens the lock on one of the doors that keep some secret behind them.

The master’s thesis titled “Book – Letter to Mankind” may be characterised as having an unexpected solution of depicting a letter. The collection comprises various art techniques of leather work including the author’s technique. The works are distinguished by their novelty, the delicate thematic solution and the application of aesthetic qualities of used materials. The principal object of the collection is the book as a letter bearing its own history, the interrelation between a man and a letter and an attempt to express this idea within the creative activity. It is a three-piece collection aiming at the development of the main idea “Book – Letter to Mankind”. The collection of works was performed with the reference to the trends of Conceptualism. The used materials include natural leather, pasteboard, textile, blocks of old books and few auxiliary materials. The reference was made to the works of conceptual art as well. After the analysis of the topic through the creative process and theoretical research the author of this master’s thesis came to the conclusion that any object bearing some information of mankind could be qualified as a letter.

Bakalauro darbą sudaro: kūrybinis darbas, teorinis aprašas, pristatomasis video ir verslo planas. Pateikiamas kūrybinis darbas – automobilio sėdynių užvalkalai, pritaikyti Ford Focus Mk I. Sėdynių apmušalai pasiūti iš tamsiai mėlynos ir geltonos spalvų odos ir juodos spalvos veliūro audinio. Po veliūru įsiūtas porolono paminkštinimas, kad sėdėjimas būtų komfortabilesnis. Sėdynių šonai pasiūti iš patvaresnės ir ilgaamžiškesnės medžiagos – odos. Teorinėje dalyje aprašomos odos panaudojimo transporto priemonėse ištakos: arklių kinkymo amunicija, odos panaudojimas karietose, pirmųjų automobilių interjeras bei pirmųjų motociklų sėdynės. Taip pat apžvelgiamos Lietuvos ir užsienio įmonės, užsiimančios transporto priemonių salono „tiuningu“ bei trumpai paminėta konkretesnė jų veikla, naudojamos medžiagos, kontaktai ir kita informacija. Tokių įmonių veikla apima ne tik automobilių ir motociklų apdailą. Jos gali atnaujinti ir lėktuvus, laivus, kemperius, autobusus, karietas ir dauguma kitų transporto priemonių. Įmonių veikloje aptinkamas atnaujinimas beveik visų transporto priemonių salono detalių: sėdynių, panelių, durelių, pavarų svirties, vairo, grindų ir lubų. / Undergraduate work includes: creative work, a theoretical description, video and business plan. A creative work – car seat covers, customize Ford Focus Mk I. Seat upholstery made of dark blue and yellow skin and black velour. Under a sewn velour foam pads that are more comfortable sitting. Seat sides are made from durable material – leather. The theoretical part describes the use of skin-vehicle Origins: Sled horse ammunition, the use of skin carriage, the first car and the interior of the first motorcycle seat. It also provides an overview of the Lithuanian and foreign companies engaged in the vehicle interior "tuning" and a brief mention of their specific activities, materials used, contacts and other information. These companies include not only cars, motorcycles and finish. They can update and airplanes, boats, campers, buses, coaches and most other vehicles. Business activity is detected updating almost any vehicle interior components: seats, panels, door panels, gear lever, steering wheel, floor and ceilings.

Magistro darbas, erdvinė kompozicija „Atminties kodas“ siekia paskatinti žiūrovą susimąstyti apie knygos kaip vieno reikšmingiausių žmonijos kultūrinio paveldo daugialypę prasmę. Žmonijos kultūrinė ir technikos raida įgauna vis didesnį pagreitį, naujų šiuolaikinių technologijų įtakoje, po truputi nyksta, tradiciniai grafiniai informacijos perteikimo būdai, užleisdami šią sritį virtualiosioms interneto platybėms. Sparti informacinių technologijų raida ir virtualėjanti bei vizualėjanti kompiuterinė realybė provokuoja svarstymus, ne tik apie knygos ateitį, bet ir apie knygos kaip meninio fenomeno likimą. Erdvinės kompozicijos „Atminties kodas“ kompozicinį centrą sudaro išdėstytos ratu knygos ant juodos kvadrato formos pakylos. Tai žmonijos intelekto raidą simbolizuojantis ratas, kurį supa pulsuojanti simbolių kreivė. Knygos istorinėje raidoje raštas palaipsniui keitėsi, kito ir jo laikmena - knyga. Piešinys oloje, virsta raide, papirusą keičia pergamentas, jį pakeičia popierius, popierių – skaitmeninė laikmena. Istorijos faktai pinasi, šokinėja tarsi sinusoidės kreivė šiuolaikiniame ekrane. / Master’s thesis spatial composition ” Memory code” aims to encourage the viewer think about the book’s as one of the most significant cultural heritage of mankind multiple meaning. Human cultural and technological development becomes more and more momentum for new modern technologies influence, gradually disappearing traditional graphical rendering techniques favor of this vast area of virtual web. The rapid development of information technology and computer reality provokes reflection not only about the future of the book but also about the book as a phenomenon of artistic destiny. Spatial composition “Memory code” is laid down in the centre of a circle of black paper on the square podium. This is a symbol of human intellectual development circle surrounded by pulsating character curve. In the historical evolution of the book its pattern gradually changed into another and also changed its medium- book. Design, written on the rock, turns into a letter, replacing papyrus parchment, it changes the paper and the paper changes the digital media. Historical facts mix and jump like a modern sinusoid curve on the modern screen.

Diplominiame darbe „Deja vu Afrika“ nagrinėjama, Afrikos tradicinė taikomojo meno estetinė sankloda ir jos semantika. Ieškoma sąsajų tarp Afrikietiškos ir Baltiškosios kultūrų. Juodasis žemynas turtingas ne tik gamta, bet ir įstabiu etniniu paveldu. Afrikos archajiškos kultūrinės tradicijos yra gyvos ir šiandieną tenykščių žmonių papročiuose, buityje, religinėse apeigose. Tai platus tyrimų ir interpretacijų laukas, leidžiantis pasireikšti neribotai fantazijai. Tyrinėjant afrikietiškos kultūros simbolius, kartu praplečiama mūsų baltiškųjų simbolių samprata. Šia studija siekiama parodyti, kad netikėtas atpažįstamumo jausmas, kylantis kūrėjui, gali būti inspiruotas ir kituose kraštuose realiai egzistuojančių simbolių. Šešių modelių kolekcija „Deja vu Afrika“ – tai žvilgsnis kitu kampu į Afrikietiškas tradicines rankines, kuriomis interpretuojant siekiama suteikti sukurtai rankinių kolekcijai savito išskirtinumo. Kūrybinė idėja inspiruota tradicinės Afrikos moterų audeklinės skaros khanga. Tai skara-aksesuaras, kuri labai plačiai naudojama čiabuvių. Joje šio žemyno moterys nešioja savo vaikus, daiktus, jomis puošiasi pačios. Kolekcijoje tradicinė skara virsta konceptualiomis odinėmis rankinėmis, krepšiais, kišenėmis. Aksesuaruose naudojamos tradicinės ir savitos odos pynimo, dažymo technologijos, organiškas spalvų bei formų žaismas. / The final thesis ”De javu Africa” analyses aesthetical background and semantics of traditional applied art of Africa. The interfaces between African and Baltic cultures are being searched. The black continent is rich not only in its nature but in its magnificent aesthetic heritage, too. African archaic cultural traditions are alive in the customs of indigenous people, their everyday life and religious rituals. It is a wide field for research and interpretations, which allows manifestation of unlimited imagination. Exploration of African cultural symbols expands the conception of our Baltic symbols. This study aims to show that a sudden feeling of recognizability that comes over creator may be inspired by the symbols actually existing in other countries. The collection of six models “De javu Africa” is a glimpse from a different angle in African traditional handbags, the interpretation of which is intended to provide specific uniqueness to the designed collection of handbags. The creative idea has been inspired by traditional African women fabric shawl called khanga. This is the shawl – accessory which is widely used by African women. They carry their children and things by them as well as smarten themselves by wearing them. In the collection traditional shawl becomes conceptual leather handbags, bags and pockets. In accessories traditional and peculiar technologies of leather weaving and dyeing are used, as well as organic play of colours and forms is applied.

The objective of strategic management is to enable an organisation to assess its strategic position. This study is concerned with identifying the strategic position of Branaa South Africa, and to determine the most suitable expansion strategy in order for the company to increase the current level of monetary benefits offered to Original Equipment Manufacturers under the Motor Industry Development Program. An in-depth literature review is conducted and the relevant business management tools are identified. These tools are used to analyse the position of the company and to evaluate how the current benefits offered, compare to those of competitors. An analysis is carried out regarding the influence and value of the Motor Industry Development Program benefits. A costing model is then applied to determine how competitive Branaa South Africa is in the automotive leather seat market. The study determines how the benefits offered under the current Motor Industry Development Program structure could be increased in the South African Automotive market, and concludes with proposals on how to achieve new targets. This study aims to prove that the strategic direction that Branaa South Africa is envisaging is correct. The company should continue to gain a competitive advantage under the current strategic goals which are reviewed annually. Through the effective use of strategic management principles, and applying these to Branaa South Africa, the company would retain its competitive advantage in the South African Automotive market. / Thesis (MBA)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2006.

DS Leathers, a leather manufacturing venture is faced with a challenge of penetrating the highly competitive leather industry. This study attempts to investigate what it will take for DS leathers to succeed, how can DS Leathers become more effective than its competitors in creating, delivering and communicating customer value? The study investigates the needs of DS Leathers prospective customers, analyzes the leather industry dynamics, key success factors and DS Leathers resources. A customer-focused company first investigates what its potential customer's desires are, and then builds the product or service. It was therefore pertinent for DS Leathers to pursue this exercise in order to be able to make informed strategic marketing decisions. The study lays a foundation and a framework for DS Leathers marketing management by reviewing a set of core concepts that are perceives as being fundamental to creation solid foundation for successful marketing. Concepts discussed include the development of marketing strategies and plans, capturing marketing insights, connecting with customers, building with strong brands, shaping market offering, delivering value, communicating value and creating long - term growth. The findings are that the industry is highly competitive with a lot global players. It is recommended that DS Leathers should focus on footwear and furniture segments, initially supplying the local government whilst developing its skills and its brand. The conclusion reached is that DS Leathers can achieve success by investing towards its attitudinal resources and superior skills, developing them into distinctive competencies for delivery of superior value. / Thesis (MBA)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2006.

Bakalaurinis darbas – kosmetinis staliukas ,, Femina” (moteris), įgyvendintas remiantis vaizdine bei teorine informacija, surinkta analizuojant XXI a. būdingas sėdimųjų baldų tendencijas, pastarojo meto kūrybines koncepcijas, konstrukcijas bei medžiagas. Šiuo laikmečiu ypač aktualus tampa baldų daugiafunkcionalumas, formų lakoniškumas ir išbaigtumas, pritaikomumas įvairiose erdvėse, atitikimas vartotojo lūkesčius baldo išvaizdai, racionaliam erdvių panaudojimui. Darbe apžvelgiami ir analizuojami šiuolaikiniai baldų formos ir technologiniai sprendimai, baldų gamybos medžiagos, žinomiausi dizaineriai. Surinkta teorinė ir vaizdinė medžiaga tampriai siejasi su išsikelta baigiamojo darbo kūrybine idėja. Pateikiama suprojektuoto ir įgyvendinto baldo vaizdinė medžiaga ir teorinis aprašas, jame nusakant gaminio koncepciją, pagrindžiant meninį sprendimą, jam pagaminti naudojamas medžiagas, bei technologijas. Kūrybinių paieškų tikslas - sukurti stilingą šiuolaikinį baldą - kosmetinį staliuką, siekiant išgauti vientisą, išbaigtą formą, harmoningą spalvinį derinį. Įgyvendintas dizaino objektas gali būti pritaikytas privačiuose ir visuomeniniuose interjeruose, eksponuojamas parodinėse erdvėse. / Bachelor work - a cosmetic table,, Femina” (woman), implemented on the basis of theoretical and visual information gathered by the analysis of the twenty-first century typical seating trends of recent creative concepts, designs and materials. In this era of furniture is especially important multifunctionality offurniture, laconic forms and completeness of applicability in various areas, matching the user expectations of the appearance of the furniture, the rational use of space. At work reviewed and analyzed modern forms of furniture and technology solutions, furniture, construction material, most famous designers. Collected theoretical and visual material is closely related to the thesis set in a creative idea. Presented designed and implemented furniture reproductions and theoretical description of the product, it implying the concept of supporting an artistic decision, it is made using materials and technologies. Search for creative purpose - to create a stylish modern furniture - dressing table, in order get a single and complete form, harmonious color combination. Completed table can be adapted to private and public interiors, exposed in gallery spaces.