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Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (208 pages) : chiefly illustrations
Language
English
Description
'Typology' is a useful, comprehensive typography resource that both students and professional designers should have in their library. It looks at the influences of modern typography and symbols going back through time and examines certain type treatments and movements in design and logo types.
Author
Language
English
Description
Typography is the foundation of all graphic design. And if there's one sure way to improve as a graphic designer, it's to become more confident and more sophisticated in your use of type. This fully updated fourth edition is a comprehensive guide to creating professional type with Adobe InDesign. It covers micro and macro typography concepts, from understanding the nuance of a single spacing width to efficiently creating long and complex documents....
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (208 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
This book outlines and demonstrates basic type guidelines and rules through 100 entries, including choosing the typeface for the project, striving for rhythm and balance with type, combining typefaces, using special characters, and kerning and legibility. These essentials of type design are critical to the success of any job.
Author
Publisher
Focal Press/Elsevier
Pub. Date
©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xx, 273 pages) : illustrations, maps, facsimiles
Language
English
Description
Publisher's description: Designing a brochure or web site without an art background? Step away from the computer and read this breezy introduction to visual communications first. Written for non-designers, White Space is Not Your Enemy is a practical graphic design and layout text introducing the concepts and practices necessary for producing effective visual communications across a variety of formats, from print to Web. This beautifully illustrated,...
Author
Publisher
New Riders
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
1st edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages)
Language
English
Description
The world needs beautiful design. But aesthetics are inherently subjective. In Design Currency, authors Jenn and Ken Visocky O'Grady show you how to frame the value of your design work in terms that your business partners will both understand and respect. An actionable resource, Design Currency empowers you to do your job with less pushback on aesthetic decisions, encourages earlier involvement in the creation process, and makes it easier for you...
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (494 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
In need of advice? Just want to sound off? Opening this volume is like grabbing lunch with a fellow designer to commiserate or celebrate and to learn the ins and outs of design.
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource (398 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Language
English
Description
This is the ultimate reference on typographic history, design, and practice within the past thirteen years. It includes type terminology, typefaces, type design and development, principles of typography and classification, significant type designers--past and present--type foundries and much more all fully illustrated. Written by experts in the field, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date volume on the subject of typography.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockport
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource (160 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Explore the fundamentals of typography with this practical new guide. An instructional reader rather than historical survey, Design Elements: Typography Fundamentals uses well-founded, guiding principles to teach the language of type and how to use it capably. Designers are left with a solid ground on which to design with type. Limitless potential for meaningful and creative communication exists--this is the field guide for the journey!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
New Riders
Pub. Date
©2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xx, 243 pages) : illustrations, portraits.
Language
English
Description
'Dialogues with Creative Legends: Aha Moments in a Designer's Career' explores the relationship of creativity and business, told through a series of interviews with influential visual designers and business leaders. Interviewees include key creative and business leaders of the late 20th century such as graphic design giants Paul Rand and Herb Lubalin, through to influential industrial designers George Nelson and Victor Papanek.
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages) : illustrations, map
Language
English
Description
Lovers of book, magazine, and journal design have the opportunity to peel back the curtain and see how the designers, editors, and illustrators behind the scenes make it happen.
Author
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
1st edition.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (172 pages)
Language
English
Description
An Easy Approach to Using Surveys to Elicit Requirements! Surveying is an excellent way to elicit requirements, but reliable resources that examine survey methods are hard to find -- until now. Surveying Fundamentals for Business Analysts presents the basics of developing and executing efficient and effective surveys. It offers detailed descriptions of the different types of surveys and guidance on how to choose the right survey for your task as well...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Language
English
Description
"This unique, go-to guide for designers fully details the essential layout and design skills needed to succeed in this competitive industry. With fun and practical application, it offers valuable insight into strategy and business when working in the real world with real clients, starting with basic information on layout principles before delving more deeply into theory and application on a project-by-project basis. Illustrated with real-world assignments...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (287 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
'The language of graphic design' provides graphic design students and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental elements and principles of their language, what they are, why they are important and how to use them effectively.
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