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Design Issues (Journal)Articles about the criticism, history and theory as they relate to the professions of design.
Graphic Design Library Ebooks
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Meggs' History of Graphic Design by The bestselling graphic design reference, updated for the digital age Meggs' History of Graphic Design is the industry's unparalleled, award-winning reference.ISBN: 9781118772058Publication Date: 2016-05-02 -
Writing and Research for Graphic Designers by For designers, writing and research skills are more necessary than ever before, from the basic business compositions to critical writing. In this competitive climate, designers are routinely called upon to make words about the images and designs they create for clients. Writing about design is not just "trade" writing, but should be accessible to everyone with an interest in design. This book is a complete, introductory guide to various forms of research and writing in design--and how they explain visuals and can be visualized. These pages address communication on various levels and to all audiences: - Designers to Designers - Designers to Clients - Designers to the Design-literate - Designers to the Design-agnostic Being able to express the issues and concerns of the design practice demands facts, data, and research. With Writing and Research for Graphic Designers, you'll learn how to turn information into a valuable asset-- one of the key talents of the design researcher.ISBN: 9781592538041Publication Date: 2013-01-18 -
The Graphic Design Idea Book by This book serves as an introduction to the key elements of good design. Broken into sections covering the fundamental elements of design, key works by acclaimed designers serve to illustrate technical points and encourage readers to try out new ideas.ISBN: 9781780677569Publication Date: 2016-05-10 -
Thinking with Type by Thinking with Type is the definitive guide to using typography in visual communication, from the printed page to the computer screen. Thinking with Type is a type book for everyone: designers, writers, editors, students, and anyone else who works with words.ISBN: 9781616893507Publication Date: 2014-04-15 -
Graphic Design Thinking by Graphic Design Thinking explores a variety of techniques-from quick, seat-of-the-pants approaches to more formal research methods-for stimulating fresh thinking and solving design problems. Visual demonstrations and case studies show the design processes and solutions at work.ISBN: 1568989792Publication Date: 2011-07-27
