Graphic design is as important today, as it was before the computer, the ipad and the internet. Understanding colour, spatial relationships, how to work with images and fonts are critical to any form of successful design: a poster, a newsletter, a book cover, an advert, a website. It’s so easy now to create something, using all the powerful software tools but this clear and accessible new book shows you how to make careful judgements, how to work with printers, how to source materials, and how to brief others. Perfect for those exploring design, at any level, and in every form.

Getting to grips with the fonts and typefaces is an essential path to successful design, whether your work is online, in print or just for fun. Typography subtly conveys meaning, complements or challenges, but with so many fonts and font styles to choose from it can be confusing to know where to start. This fantastic new book runs through the classes of type, with examples of individual fonts, extensive case studies, and shows you how to create the best designs, every time. Perfect for traditional and digital use.