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The elements of graphic design : space, unity, page architecture, and type / by White, Alex(Alex W.)(CARDINAL)759486;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 140-141) and index.
Subjects: Graphic design (Typography); Layout (Printing); Type and type-founding.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Elements of Graphic Design : Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type / by White, Alex(Alex W.);
Includes bibliographical references (page 207) and index."This very popular design book has been wholly revised and expanded to feature a new dimension of inspiring and counterintuitive ideas to thinking about graphic design relationships. The Elements of Graphic Design, Second Edition is now in full color in a larger, 8 x 10-inch trim size, and contains 40 percent more content and over 750 images to enhance and better clarify the concepts in this thought-provoking resource. The second edition also includes a new section on Web design; new discussions of modularity, framing, motion and time, rules of randomness, and numerous quotes supported by images and biographies. This pioneering work provides designers, art directors, and students--regardless of experience--with a unique approach to successful design. Veteran designer and educator Alex. W. White has assembled a wealth of information and examples in his exploration of what makes visual design stunning and easy to read. Readers will discover White's four elements of graphic design, including how to: define and reveal dominant images, words, and concepts; use scale, color, and position to guide the viewer through levels of importance; employ white space as a significant component of design and not merely as background; and use display and text type for maximum comprehension and value to the reader. Offering a new way to think about and use the four design elements, this book is certain to inspire better design"--
Subjects: Graphic design (Typography); Layout (Printing); Type and type-founding.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Graphic design for everyone : understand the building blocks so you can do it yourself / by Skene, Rona,editor.(CARDINAL)607409; Caldwell, Cath,editor.(CARDINAL)592395;
Understanding your brain -- You and your audience -- You and your brand -- Building blocks -- Type -- Colour -- Image -- Putting it together -- Basics -- Hierarchy -- Composition -- Producing your designs -- Advice and resources.Create your own blog, logo, website, and much more. Trying to give your blog extra visual impact? Need a new look for a personal, business, or community project? With this beginner's guide to graphic design, you'll be able to do this and much more! There have never been more opportunities to promote yourself online or in print, but to succeed you need to master the art of visual communication - combining the building blocks of type, image, and colour into an appealing, accessible message. Graphic Design for Everyone is your guide right from the start of the process, showing you first how to define your brand, your message and your audience. Learn the basic principles and language of design and how to use the building blocks successfully. Find out how to create a brand plan, discover how a typeface sets the mood, and learn to use colour theory for maximum impact. Gain inspiration from real-life examples in a wide range of styles, and workshops that help you to focus on the right solutions for you. Once you've learned the basics, turn to the ten design projects to help you create your own designs. From letterheads and business stationery to a marketing brochure and online shop, each project shows you how to assemble your design toolkit and use it for stunning results. And to complete the process, there's plenty of practical advice on publishing online, dealing with printers, and commissioning professional designers. Whether you're a complete newcomer to design or keen to build on what you know, Graphic Design for Everyone is the only resource you'll ever need.
Subjects: Graphic design elements.; Graphic arts; Graphic arts; Graphic design (Typography); Commercial art.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Design elements, color fundamentals : a graphic style manual for understanding how color impacts design / by Sherin, Aaris.(CARDINAL)488834;
Color is an integral part of any design solution. This is an essential resource for designers who want to create memorable design and successfully communicate with their audience.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Color in design.; Color in design;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Design elements : a graphic style manual : understanding the rules and knowing when to break them / by Samara, Timothy.(CARDINAL)667379;
Form and space -- Color fundamentals -- Choosing and using type -- The world of image -- Putting it all together / Timothy Samara.
Subjects: Graphic design (Typography); Layout (Printing);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Maker projects for kids who love graphic design / by Bow, James.(CARDINAL)492725;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Time to make! -- The art of graphic design -- Graphic design through the ages -- Going digital -- Elements of design -- Typefaces -- Make it! create a world cloud -- Hierarchy -- Ideas in pictures -- Make it! create a logo -- Reshaping the world -- Be a maker in graphic design -- Make it! create your own business card."In this inspired title, readers will discover the elements graphic designers use, such as colors, shapes, fonts, and perspective, to convey their messages. Creative and engaging maker projects help readers use these same elements to create their own graphic design works. 'Makers and Shakers' sidebars introduce readers to some of the most innovative graphic designers and their work"--From the publisher's web site.4-89605.5-8+.T960L
Subjects: Graphic arts;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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Design elements : understanding the rules and knowing when to break them / by Samara, Timothy,author.;
What is graphic design? -- Twenty rules for making good design -- Form and space -- Color fundamentals -- Choosing and using type -- The world of image -- Putting it all together -- Causin' some trouble : when and why to break every rule in this book.
Subjects: Graphic design (Typography); Layout (Printing);
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Robin Williams handmade design workshop : create handmade elements for digital design / by Sheldon, Carmen.; Williams, Robin,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references (page 232) and index.
Subjects: Graphic arts; Commercial art; Handicraft;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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New retro : classic graphics, today's designs / by Dermody, Brenda.(CARDINAL)564267; Breathnach, Teresa.(CARDINAL)564279;
Includes bibliographical references (page 235) and index.Introduction: what is retro design? -- Retro elements -- 1850-1918 mechanization and reform -- 1918-1945 modernism -- 1945-1965 mid-century modern -- 1954-1980 experimentation and rationality -- Portfolio -- Editorial design -- Packaging design -- Identify design -- Typography and type design -- Promotional design.
Subjects: Graphic arts; Graphic arts; Graphic design (Typography); Graphic design (Typography); Retro (Style);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Designa : technical secrets of the traditional visual arts / by DeLong, Lisa,author.(CARDINAL)833093; Martineau, John,editor.(CARDINAL)662519; McNaughton, Phoebe,author.(CARDINAL)832723; Olsen, Scott,author.(CARDINAL)830477; Sutton, Daud,author.(CARDINAL)830695; Tetlow, Adam,author.(CARDINAL)605371; Wade, David,author.(CARDINAL)834813; DeLong, Lisa.Curves.; McNaughton, Phoebe.Perspective.; Olsen, Scott.Golden section.; Sutton, Daud.Islamic design.; Tetlow, Adam.Celtic pattern.; Wade, David,1941-Symmetry.;
Celtic pattern / Adam Tetlow -- Islamic design / Daud Sutton -- Curves / Lisa DeLong -- Perspective / Phoebe McNaughton -- Symmetry / David Wade -- The golden section / Scott Olsen.A collection of six titles on art and design examine such elements as perspective, symmetry, and Celtic and Islamic design patterns seen in graphic arts today.
Subjects: Graphic arts.;
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