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Häftad, Engelska, 2023
364 kr
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Take your design work to the next level with Making and Breaking the Grid: A Graphic Design Layout Workshop (Third Edition), the essential easy-to-use guide for designers working in every medium.With over 150,000 copies in print, this new edition makes a classic text relevant to a new generation of designers. Updates include: A cross-cultural inclusive re-envisioning of design history related to the grid, including alternative approaches to layout Expanded discussion of grid use in interactive, UX/UI scenarios Greater equity in the representation of design work by women and BIPOC designers Grids are the most basic and essential forms in graphic design—and they can be the most rigid. This book shows you how to understand the rules of the grid to use them effectively, and then how to break them, resulting in phenomenal cohesive layouts. Timothy Samara explains the history of the grid and shows examples of grid basics, such as column, compound, and modular grids. He shows methods for building and using grids, and offers numerous examples of stunning design projects using a variety of imagery and typography.Pages are filled with hundreds of large, full-color layout concepts and diagrams that educate and inspire. After mastering the grid, discover how to break it using conceptual designs that deconstruct and flip the grid successfully. Split, splice, and shift; create spontaneous compositions; make narrative constructs; work on an axis; use intuitive design; and more to create unique layouts or other projects. See ideas in action with eye-catching layout examples.With this book you will: learn how grids work. be inspired to explore new concepts for using—or not using—grids. discover achievable alternatives for boring layouts. get the results you want using fresh design elements. learn designers’ processes via fascinating case studies. see numerous examples of successful layouts created with and without grids. communicate ideas effectively using visual language. This new, expanded edition presents the most comprehensive, accessible, in-depth exposition of layout concepts ever published.
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
467 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2020
293 kr
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The third edition of Design Elements solidifies its place as a cornerstone reference for understanding and applying the principles of graphic design. With expanded content, updated visuals, and refined explanations, this edition provides a clear, structured approach to mastering the foundations of visual communication.What’s Inside:The essential building blocks of design: A thorough exploration of the fundamental elements—dots, lines, planes, texture, space, and contrast—that underpin effective design.Color as a functional tool: Practical insights into the strategic use of color, from its optical effects to its role in organizing information and evoking responses.Typography as structure and expression: A detailed examination of type, from the anatomy of letterforms to the nuances of typesetting and combining typefaces for maximum impact.The role of imagery: Guidance on selecting, abstracting, and integrating imagery to support communication goals.Grid systems and layout organization: Step-by-step instruction on using grids to create clarity, structure, and hierarchy within designs.Principles of practice: 20 foundational rules for creating effective designs, with an emphasis on when and how to adapt or deviate for specific outcomes.Successful design relies on precision, clarity, and intent. By mastering its underlying principles, designers can create work that not only captures attention but also communicates effectively. This edition provides both the theoretical framework and the practical tools to approach design challenges with confidence and purpose.Design Elements, Third Edition in coordination with Design Elements: Color Fundamentals and Design Elements: A Graphic Style Manual continues to be an authoritative guide for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of graphic design and elevate the quality of their work.