Design of the Times
Using Key Movements and Styles for Contemporary Design
1st Edition
Published on 1. September 2005
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-2-88046-816-3 (ISBN)
Description
Designs of the Times is an essential, one-stop reference and inspiration resource for graphic designers, students and design writers. In addition to providing a grounding in each historical movement/style, each section shows contemporary uses of the style in multi-disciplinary design, enabling the reader to see how each style has evolved and can be applied.Reference and research material are a must for any designer/design studio. Designs of the Times provides all the essential information needed to tackle any design brief with confidence and ease. The key traits of each style are also summarized at the end of each section, serving as an essential o quick referenceoe guide. Added to this, the bookAE s index system allows for multiple level entry, while cross-referencing ensures that this mighty tome is accessible and user-friendly.
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Lakshmi Bhaskaran graduated from the London College of Fashion in 1999. Having spent two years as editor of Watch magazine, she now works as a freelance design journalist and editor, contributing to a wide range of publications, including ID, Blueprint, Grafik, and Design Week. Lakshmi lives in London, UK.