7 Essentials of Graphic Design

Allison Goodman,

ISBN 10: 1581801246 / ISBN 13: 9781581801248

Edité par How Design Books September 2001, 2001

A propos de cet article

A must for anyone working in visual communication. The fundamentals of design are explained through an analysis of good and bad examples, instruction and anecdotes. This book is the perfect desk reference for anyone who designs or works with designers. It reduces the complexities of today's design work into seven basic elements--research, typography, contrast, layout, grid systems, identity design and critique & analysis. 200 illustrations. Very nice clean, tight copy free of any marks.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: 7 Essentials of Graphic Design
• Éditeur: How Design Books September 2001
• Date de parution: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1581801246
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781581801248
• Reliure: Trade Paperback
• État de l'article: Used - Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Graphic Design - Theory

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Synopsis

This book is the perfect desk reference for anyone who designs or works with designers. It reduces the complexities of today's design work into seven basic elements: Research, Typography, Contrast, Layout, Grid Systems, Identity Design and Critique & Analysis. These seven fundamentals of design are examined separately in compelling chapters that show designers how to: Create dynamic layouts with visual tension and asymmetrical balance; Recognize and solve color problems; Use grids to design multiple pages of the same publication; Design memorable logos and logotypes; Every topic is explained through an analysis of good and bad examples, anecdotes and other instruction. The closing chapter discusses how all of the elements blend together; illustrated by a gallery of inspirational design work. A must for anyone who works in visual communication.

À propos de l?auteur

Allison Goodman has been a practicing designer for twenty years in the fields of print, information and environment and digital design. A CD-ROM produced by her students received numerous awards, including the American Center for Design 100 Award and the Milia New Talent Award. She lives in Glendale, California.