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Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"In a world of media that seems to be ever-changing, how do we define a newspaper, magazine or journal? Are we drinking our morning coffee on a Sunday as we sit down and read our newstablet? Look around any doctor's office waiting room and you will find two people reading the same magazine, one holding the paper version, another on their phone. With so many medium options, designers need to evaluate the best formats to convey an editorial vision....
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2003
Physical Desc
1 online resource (191 pages) : color illustrations
Language
English
Description
"An annual series celebrating the work of top logo designers on the innovative Logolounge Web site ... the Logoloung Web site (www.logolounge.com) showcases the work of handpicked top designers as well as up-and-coming talent"--Bakc cover
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xvi, 336, 4, 13, 3 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Language
English
Description
The all-inclusive guidefrom theory to practicefor print and Web design. Any well-conceived print or Web design features the dynamic interplay between visual artistry and technical skill. It becomes important, therefore, for the designer to cultivate an aesthetic eye as well as develop a high degree of computer savvy. By combining basic theory with hands-on technique, Digital Design for Print and Web takes the unique approach of uniting two subjects...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps
Language
English
Description
Within every picture is a hidden language that conveys a message, whether it is intended or not. This language is based on the ways people perceive and process visual information. By understanding visual language as the interface between a graphic and a viewer, designers and illustrators can learn to inform with accuracy and power. In a time of unprecedented competition for audience attention and with an increasing demand for complex graphics, Visual...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2009
Physical Desc
1 online resource (391 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
Language
English
Description
"Graphic Design, Referenced" is a visual and informational guide to the most commonly referenced terms, historical moments, landmark projects, and influential practitioners in the field of graphic design. With more than 2,000 design projects illustrating more than 400 entries, it provides an intense overview of the varied elements that make up the graphic design profession through a unique set of chapters: principles - defines the very basic foundation...
Author
Publisher
Focal Press
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
Create compelling, original characters using archetypes and design elements such as shadows and line with the tips and techniques found in this image-packed book. Bryan Tillman bridges the gap between the technique of drawing characters and the theory of good character design by using case studies, examples of professional art, and literary and pop culture references to teach you how to develop a character, not just draw one. The book also features...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Language
English
Description
This books takes a methodical yet comprehensive approach to conveying the fundamentals of avant-garde, innovative, information design by examining history, theory, criticism, technology and media, process, method, and practice. Opening with a very brief history followed by an instructive breakdown of the discipline, readers will get an intimate understanding of the complexities of crafting information design to effectively improve communication both...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2008
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (336 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language
English
Description
"It's tough to remember all the minute details of packaging standards and conversions when you are a designer juggling varied projects. With Forms, Folds, and Sizes - Second Edition, you can just look them up! Including updated information and new topics, this handbook provides designers with all the little details that can make or break a design, such as how much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel folds, how to layout a template for...
Author
Publisher
Rockport
Pub. Date
©2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource ([203] pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
"Anatomy of Design dissects fifty examples of graphic design piece by piece, revealing an array of influences and inspirations. These pieces represent contemporary artifacts that are well conceived, finely crafted, and filled with hidden treasures. Some are overtly complex. Others are so simple that it is hard to believe there's a storehouse of inspiration hidden underneath. The selections include all kinds of design work including posters, packages,...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (320 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language
English
Description
The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book should always be next to a designer's computer. Completely practical with only the most needed information, this valuable book provides designers with all the little details that can make or break a design, such as how much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel folds, how to layout a template for a box, and the ratios of each part, as well as metric conversion charts, standard envelope...
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language
English
Description
"Here is a complete, comprehensive drawing reference for design students and professionals alike who want to implement drawing as a professional tool. In Drawing for Graphic Design, Timothy Samara empowers readers to add drawing to their design vocabulary, featuring case studies of commercial projects from start to finish along with a showcase of real-world projects that integrate drawing as an intrinsic part of their visual communication. Filled...
Author
Series
Creative core volume 03
Publisher
New Riders
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Rockport Publishers
Pub. Date
©2006
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations
Language
English
Description
"Color Design Workbook invites readers to explore color through the language of professionals. As part of the Workbook series, this book illustrates fundamentals of graphic design for readers. It supplies tips on how to talk to clients about color and using color in presentations. Background information on individual colors, such as certain cultural meanings, is also included. This handbook breaks down color theory into straightforward terms, eliminating...
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