The Language of Graphic Design: An illustrated handbook for understanding fundamental design principles (2nd edition)
To communicate in a new language, you first have to gain a complete understanding of its fundamentals; the ABC’s of that language—definitions, functions, and usage. This book provides provides just these fundamentals for the language of graphic design, including chapters on symmetry, asymmetry, tone, contrast, proportion, and typography.
Organized by the building blocks of the graphic design language, this reference includes work by some of the most successful and renowned practitioners from around the world and explains how they have applied these fundamental principles to their work.
By examining both student and professional work, this comprehensive handbook is a more meaningful, memorable, and inspiring reference tool for novice design students, as well as young designers starting their careers.
About the Author
Richard Poulin is co-founder, design director, and a principal of Poulin + Morris Inc. (www.poulinmorris.com), an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary design consultancy located in New York City. His work has been recognized by major design organizations, competitions, and publications, including the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Communication Arts, Graphis, Library of Congress, Type Director Club, and the New York Art Directors Club. Richard is a Fellow of the Society for Environmental Graphic Design, the organization's highest honor, and is a past President and board member of the New York Chapter of AIGA. He is the author of Design School Type (Rockport Publishers, 2017) and Design School Layout (Rockport Publishers, 2018). He lives in New York City.
Podrobnosti
| Autor |
Richard Poulin |
|---|---|
| Vydavatel |
Rockport |
| Jazyk | anglicky |
| Vazba | pevná |
| Počet stran | 296 |
| Formát | 20,7 × 25,4 cm |
| EAN | 9781631596179 |
| Rok vydání | 2018 |
| Edice |
Grafický design Písmo a typografie |
Autor
Richard Poulin
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