Fundamentals
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The Fundamentals of Graphic Design
by Gavin Ambrose, Mr Paul Harris, and Nigel Ball
Published 1 January 2008
The book covers key aspects of design, including typography, art direction, production and finishing, environmental design, and self-promotion. It also examines the broader implications of graphic design, including social responsibility, its role in art and its future. "The Fundamentals of Graphic Design" places graphic design in its socio-historical context, discussing its influences and development. It includes contributions of work from contemporary designers, including Pentagram, Why Not Associates and Studio Myerscough. It is an ideal guide for anyone starting out or seeking a role in the world of graphic design.
The Fundamentals of Typography offers an incisive guide to typographic theory and practice.
Subjects include an introduction to the history of typography, the practice of typographic detailing, and font generation for print and web. The book demonstrates the power and variety of typography. Basic principles are presented through detailed explanations, expanded illustrations, case studies, and reference material from leading design studios around the world.
A sound understanding of type history and classification facilitates controlled, intelligent and thoughtful type usage, across a range of media. This book builds upon these principles and will become an invaluable reference for creatives and designers.
Subjects include an introduction to the history of typography, the practice of typographic detailing, and font generation for print and web. The book demonstrates the power and variety of typography. Basic principles are presented through detailed explanations, expanded illustrations, case studies, and reference material from leading design studios around the world.
A sound understanding of type history and classification facilitates controlled, intelligent and thoughtful type usage, across a range of media. This book builds upon these principles and will become an invaluable reference for creatives and designers.
The Fundamentals of Creative Design (second edition) is an update to the popular first edition of the same name, in which Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris introduce students to the various aspects of the graphic design. This volume provides a fresh introduction to the key elements of the discipline and looks at the following topics: design thinking, format, layout, grids, typography, colour, image and print and finish. This updated edition includes new and revised content and images, giving the volume a more contemporary feel.
This book will help you design media that engages, entertains, communicates and ‘sticks’ with the audience. Packed with examples of groundbreaking interactive design, this book provides a solid introduction to the principles of interactive communication and detailed case studies from world-leading industry experts.
The Fundamentals of Interactive Design takes you step by step through each stage of the creative process – from inspiration to practical application of designing interfaces and interactive experiences. With a visually engaging and exciting layout this book is an invaluable overview of the state of the art and the ongoing evolution of digital design, from where it is now to where it’s going in the future.
The Fundamentals of Interactive Design takes you step by step through each stage of the creative process – from inspiration to practical application of designing interfaces and interactive experiences. With a visually engaging and exciting layout this book is an invaluable overview of the state of the art and the ongoing evolution of digital design, from where it is now to where it’s going in the future.