The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Design
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Design

Author: Marcia Layton Turner

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-10-07

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1440652155

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If you can dream it, you can design it Whether your goal is to design your own marketing materials, launch a visually compelling blog, or just have some fun creating your own CD covers, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Graphic Design is your one-stop reference. Presented in an intuitive, accessible format, here are the fundamental elements of design and design principles, as well as instruction on how to apply those elements and principles to a variety of projects. • Covers art supplies, software, concept development, reproduction needs, and much more • Sample projects include business cards, print and web ads, and graphic T-shirts • Follows the success of other titles aimed at the aspiring artist, including the Complete Idiot’s Guide® titles on digital photography, drawing, and manga

Guide to Graphic Design
Guide to Graphic Design

Author: Scott W. Santoro

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2013-01-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780132300704

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Learn to Conceptualize, Create, and Communicate in Graphic Design. An exciting first edition, Guide to Graphic Design helps readers learn the mechanisms used to convey information, integrate ideas into full concepts, but most importantly, to think like a graphic designer. Scott W. Santoro focuses on the principle that design is a layered and evolving profession. The text highlights step-by-step design processes and illustrates how to build good work habits. Creations from top design firms and design school programs are presented in each chapter engaging readers through the book. Designers have contributed short essays on their work style, their studio habits, and their inspirations. Each designer, showing a passion for design and communication, offers a new perspective and approach to possible working methods. MyArtsLab is an integral part of the Santoro program. Key learning applications include, Closer Look tours, 12 Designer Profile videos and Writing About Art. This text is available in a variety of formats - digital and print. Pearson offers its titles on the devices students love through Pearson's MyLab products, CourseSmart, Amazon, and more. To learn more about our programs, pricing options and customization, click the Choices tab. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how: Personalize Learning - MyArtsLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance. Improve Critical Thinking - Exercises throughout the text help readers to make decisions and understanding the connection between an idea and its execution. Engage Students - Each chapter presents quick, in-class exercises and longer, more involved projects. Support Instructors - Instructor recourses are available in one convenient location. Figures, videos and teacher support materials create a dynamic, engaging course.

The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design
The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design

Author: Bob Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780500285602

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A visually stunning review of the fast-changing world of graphic design, this book will be essential reading for anyone involved in this broadest of industries. Its succinct but comprehensive coverage of the multitude of technical issues confronting todays graphic designers, coupled with breathtaking examples of graphics from around the world, makes it ideal for those already employed in graphics who feel the need to improve their technical and theoretical skills, as well as for students. Starting with a showcase of some of the best practitioners in the fields of print, exhibition design, advertising, signage, packaging, multimedia and the Web, this profusely illustrated and authoritative handbook also provides in-depth information on design basics such as type, colour and images.

The Complete Graphic Designer
The Complete Graphic Designer

Author: Ryan Hembree

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2006-10-01

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1616735961

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Offers insight and information to help design students apply their skills to the commercial industry. Graphic design is a fast growing industry with thousands of new designers and students joining its ranks every year. The explosion of the graphic design field has resulted in the release of hundreds of new books, with subjects ranging from logo design to web design, design history to design criticism; today there are very few subjects related to the industry that have not been written about in one form or another. While the wealth of information and resources available to the graphic designer is extensive, it makes it hard to gain an overall perspective of graphic design and its practical applications in the field, as the content and subject matter of most books is very specialized. Design educators, especially at the collegiate level, have an increasingly difficult task of teaching a well-rounded course in graphic design, as they have to pull curriculum ideas from many sources, and require the students to purchase numerous texts. The Complete Graphic Designer is that well-rounded course in graphic design. It is not an instructional “how to� book, nor will it feature a series of suggested curriculum or problems for designers or students to solve. Rather, this book will be a concise overview of the many facets of graphic design, such as communication theory and why it is important; various types of problems that designers confront on a daily basis; and the considerations that must be made when trying to solve those visual problems. In addition, it features prominent designers and design firms that are renown for work in a certain type of design, and frequent “sidebars� or articles that include useful information on graphic design. This book provides a complete an comprehensive look at what graphic design is and what it means to be a graphic designer from an applied perspective, with chapters including Design for Communication, The Design Process, Page Layout, Visual Problems, Corporate Identity, and Branding.

Color Management
Color Management

Author: John T. Drew

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-05-15

Total Pages: 521

ISBN-13: 1621535835

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Whether they are working in print, interactive, environmental, or web-based design, designers will learn how to apply color theory to their work in order to communicate and entertain. Graphic design professors John Drew and Sarah Meyer explain all of the technical issues that are relevant to communicating with color in 2-D and 3-D environments and in still and moving images. This invaluable guide arms designers with all the in-depth technical information that they need about color theory, color systems, mixing, removal, pigments, inks, papers, and printing. Graphic design students and educators will also appreciate Drew and Meyer’s considerations of how human beings perceive and react to color in every aspect of their daily lives. Featuring over 200 dynamic samples of graphic design and color usage from around the world, this guide is an unrivaled resource and an excellent choice for course adoptions.

The Essential Guide to Graphic Design Success
The Essential Guide to Graphic Design Success

Author: Jordan Prudence

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-07-31

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781515297086

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The Essential Guide to Graphic Design Success is the latest eBook by innovator and author Jordan Prudence. Success in the field of Graphic Design, especially as a Sole Proprietor or hobby based graphic designer, can be tricky. It requires a set of talents that -oftentimes- creative persons do not have naturally. Therefore, the designer who is looking for success in her or his own terms must invest in learning these skills and adapt their way of thinking to something more linear. The Essential Guide to Graphic Design Success provides tips to people who already have some background in the field or a base understanding of the technical aspects of design. It covers the essentials of graphic design, the types of people who enter the field, and their options in the corporate world versus being a freelancer. The field of graphic design is both an interesting one and challenging. Each day graphic designers are brought into contact with new people who need their vision and creativity to make their own dreams come true. It is a field were empathy and whimsy are as important as precision and structure. The book guides the would be designer in the fundamentals of design, as well as, understanding what type of designer they are and what area of design is best suited for them. It touches on how to find a style and refine it, while also being adaptable. It is a guide for the recent college graduate, the corporate designer who is thinking of going on her own, or even someone who has had talent in the field as a freelancer but wishes to rethink their modality of business. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter One *What Graphic Design Is *Back at Point One *Elements of Design *Line *Color *Shapes *Texture *Typography *Scale *Principles of Design Chapter Two: Who Graphic Designers Are *Visual Problem-Solvers *Modern-Day Artisans *Anyone Can Be a Graphic Designer Chapter Three: How Graphic Design Works *A Career as a Corporate Graphic Designer *A Career as a Freelance Graphic Designer *Conclusion

Best Practices for Graphic Designers, Grids and Page Layouts
Best Practices for Graphic Designers, Grids and Page Layouts

Author: Amy Graver

Publisher:

Published: 2012-07

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1592537855

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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 and case studies, this guide offers a behind-the-scenes take on the entire process and steps necessary to go from concept to final outcome, including how to overcome challenges presented along the way.

Best Practices for Graphic Designers, Packaging
Best Practices for Graphic Designers, Packaging

Author: Grip

Publisher: Adams Media

Published: 2013-12-15

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1592538134

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DIVGain strategic insights on all aspects of package design. From starting with a blank slate all the way up to a finished product, learn the steps of executing effective package design solutions. /div

Identity Designed
Identity Designed

Author: David Airey

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2019-01-22

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1631595946

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Ideal for students of design, independent designers, and entrepreneurs who want to expand their understanding of effective design in business, Identity Designed is the definitive guide to visual branding. Written by best-selling writer and renowned designer David Airey, Identity Designed formalizes the process and the benefits of brand identity design and includes a substantial collection of high-caliber projects from a variety of the world’s most talented design studios. You’ll see the history and importance of branding, a contemporary assessment of best practices, and how there’s always more than one way to exceed client expectations. You’ll also learn a range of methods for conducting research, defining strategy, generating ideas, developing touchpoints, implementing style guides, and futureproofing your designs. Each identity case study is followed by a recap of key points. The book includes projects by Lantern, Base, Pharus, OCD, Rice Creative, Foreign Policy, Underline Studio, Fedoriv, Freytag Anderson, Bedow, Robot Food, Together Design, Believe in, Jack Renwick Studio, ico Design, and Lundgren+Lindqvist. Identity Designed is a must-have, not only for designers, but also for entrepreneurs who want to improve their work with a greater understanding of how good design is good business.