Exploring The Elements Of Design

Author : Poppy Evans,Mark A. Thomas
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1111645485

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Exploring the Elements of Design by Poppy Evans,Mark A. Thomas Pdf

Designed to prepare students for success in graphic design, the third edition of EXPLORING THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN has been completely updated to reflect the very latest in graphic design concepts and contemporary design work. With its straightforward approach and dynamic examples, this richly illustrated full-color text offers clear explanations of the fundamental principles, award-winning examples of professional work, and diagrams that clearly show how these principles operate in successful design solutions. Offering a practical and visual introduction to the world of graphic design, this text provides students with detailed coverage of design concepts, including color, imagery, creative thinking, and visual-problem solving, as well as an overview of the field of graphic design and related career options. In addition, the third edition includes all-new material on digital media, interactive design, and typography to ensure that students have all the information needed to work in the ever-changing world of graphic design. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Author : Joseph A. Gatto,Albert W. Porter,Jack Selleck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Art
ISBN : 0871921820

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Exploring Visual Design by Joseph A. Gatto,Albert W. Porter,Jack Selleck Pdf

Alberta Authorized Resource for grade 9 1991-2001.

Author : Isabel Thomas
Publisher : Phaidon Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1838662316

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Exploring the Elements by Isabel Thomas Pdf

Science meets design in this comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universe

Author : Alex W. White
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781581157802

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The Elements of Graphic Design by Alex W. White Pdf

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. Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

Author : Poppy Evans,Mark Thomas
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Design
ISBN : 1418038555

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Exploring the Elements of Design by Poppy Evans,Mark Thomas Pdf

This volume presents the latest in graphic design concepts side-by-side with some of the best contemporary design work. This richly illustrated book offers explanations of the fundamental principles, examples of professional work, and diagrams that show how these principles operate in successful design solutions. Coverage begins with primary design elements, moves on to the use of color, typography, and imagery, and concludes with an overview of the field of graphic design and related career options. The authors include material on creative thinking, visual problem-solving, and research strategies used to pursue effective design solutions plus Web and New Media applications to reflect current media design trends.

Author : Poppy Evans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1337007129

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Exploring the Elements of Design by Poppy Evans Pdf

Author : Poppy Evans
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Commercial art
ISBN : 1111645507

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Exploring the Elements of Design by Poppy Evans Pdf

Learn how basic design elements and principles work together to achieve effective communication design by artfully blending academic principles and theories with real-world, practical design solutions. This concise new book begins with the primary design principles of unity, variety, hierarchy, and proportion. Subsequent chapters explore the support principles of scale, balance, repetition, and proximity, and later the elements of shape, line, size, color, texture, imagery, and typography. Profiles of successful designers with samples from their portfolios round out the extensive coverage and offer personal glimpses into the careers of working professionals.

Author : Joseph A. Gatto,Porter,Selleck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0871924668

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Exploring Visual Design by Joseph A. Gatto,Porter,Selleck Pdf

Author : Gail Freet Hannah
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781616891749

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Elements of Design by Gail Freet Hannah Pdf

A hands-on book design students and designers alike will welcome. Elements of Design is a tribute to an exceptional teacher and a study of the abstract visual relationships that were her lifelong pursuit. Rowena Reed Kiostellow taught industrial design at Pratt Institute for more than fifty years and the designers she trained-and the designers they're training today-have changed the face of American design. This succinct, instructive, invaluable book reconstructs the series of exercises that led Kostellow's students from the manipulation of simple forms to the creation of complex solutions to difficult design problems. It includes her exercises and commentary along with selected student solutions, and concludes with examples of work from former students who became leaders in the field, including such well-known figures as Tucker Viemeister, Ralph Applebaum, Ted Muehling, and many others.

Author : Timothy Samara
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781616736361

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Design Elements by Timothy Samara Pdf

The graphic design equivalent to Strunk & White's The Elements of Style This book is simply the most compact and lucid handbook available outlining the basic principles of layout, typography, color usage, and space. Being a creative designer is often about coming up with unique design solutions. Unfortunately, when the basic rules of design are ignored in an effort to be distinctive, design becomes useless. In language, a departure from the rules is only appreciated as great literature if recognition of the rules underlies the text. Graphic design is a "visual language," and brilliance is recognized in designers whose work seems to break all the rules, yet communicates its messages clearly. This book is a fun and accessible handbook that presents the fundamentals of design in lists, tips, brief text, and examples. Chapters include Graphic Design: What It Is; What Are They and What Do They Do?; 20 Basic Rules of Good Design; Form and Space-The Basics; Color Fundamentals; Choosing and Using Type; The World of Imagery; Putting it All Together?Essential Layout Concepts; The Right Design Choices: 20 Reminders for Working Designers; and Breaking the Rules: When and Why to Challenge all the Rules of this Book.

Author : Timothy Samara
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-07
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781631598739

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Design Elements, Third Edition by Timothy Samara Pdf

This updated version of Rockport's best-selling Design Elements covers all the design fundamentals, from working with grids, color application, typography, and imagery to finally how to put it all together.

Author : Kristin Cullen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781592537679

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Design Elements, Typography Fundamentals by Kristin Cullen Pdf

Explore the fundamentals of typography with this practical new guide. An instructional reader rather than historical survey, Design Elements: Typography Fundamentals uses well-founded, guiding principles to teach the language of type and how to use it capably. Designers are left with a solid ground on which to design with type. Limitless potential for meaningful and creative communication exists—this is the field guide for the journey!

Author : Dario Calonaci
Publisher : BPB Publications
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789389898743

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Designing User Interfaces by Dario Calonaci Pdf

Think about UIs using design thinking principles from an award winning graphic designer KEY FEATURES ● Practical knowledge of visual design basics and typography. ● Understand the modern UI to kick-start your career with UI designs. ● Introduces you to explore UI designs for e-commerce web applications. DESCRIPTION From the initial introduction about the meaning behind interfaces to the technical skills of thinking and designing a modern UI, this book will guide you on designing the UI of a screen for a real-world application, infused with the newly learned knowledge with the Figma tool. You will be able to explore and practice visual design concepts, namely, color, contrast, balance, consistency, alignments, negative space, how to approach visual impairments, and many more. You will be able to learn about one of the most critical elements of how to think about a UI for which you will explore concepts such as memory, vision, processing of info and objects, models of thinking, and more. Furthermore, you will explore the Figma tool and a live practical example of how to design a UI for an e-commerce graphic application, including its shopping cart page and adding a payment method screen. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Get familiar with the basic visual design concepts. ● Understand the fundamentals of the User Interface and User Interaction. ● An overview of Search Results, Font Psychology, and Typography. ● Learn to work with some common interface elements. ● Understand how real-time collaborative editing works in the Figma UI design tool. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is literally for everyone! You should only be loaded with plenty of curiosity. No previous knowledge of the field is required. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Definition of the User Interface 2. The Web and Graphic User Interfaces 3. Explanation to Typography 4. Visual Design Basics 5. Thinking About User Interaction 6. Usability 7. Know Your Habits 8. Interfaces’ Elements 9. Foreword to an E-commerce 10. A Small Introduction to Figma 11. Building a Shopping Cart 12. Farewell and Future Considerations

Author : Aaris Sherin
Publisher : Rockport Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Design
ISBN : 9781610581899

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Design Elements, Color Fundamentals by Aaris Sherin Pdf

Color is an integral part of any design solution. Design Elements, Color Fundamentals is an essential resource for designers who want to create memorable design and successfully communicate with their audience. It is the second book in Rockport's Design Elements series, which focuses on the core elements of design. With this book, designers will: —Learn how to effectively communicate with color and integrate color with type and image to affect meaning and create order —See how known pairings and selection methods can be used in real-world projects —Explore hundreds of visual examples, illustrating how effective color combinations can be applied to any project, across media, and in diverse, cultural, and geographic situations —Realize the basic tenets of color theory as it is broken down into clear and actionable directives —Uncover tips and techniques for using color in client-based design work Discover the basic rules for working with color as well as when it's OK to break the rules with Design Elements, Color Fundamentals!

Author : Noel Riley,Patricia Bayer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2003-10-28
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39015048090677

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The Elements of Design by Noel Riley,Patricia Bayer Pdf

The team behind "The Elements of Style" has produced an elegant companion that will appeal to an even broader audience. "The Elements of Design" presents a comprehensive visual survey covering five centuries of the styles that have influenced the decorative arts in the Western world. 3,000+ prints, photos & line drawings.