Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design, The
New Edition
Published on 27. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-500-28560-2 (ISBN)
Description
A visually stunning review of the fast-changing world of graphic design, this book will be essential reading for anyone involved in this broadest of industries. Its succinct but comprehensive coverage of the multitude of technical issues confronting todays graphic designers, coupled with breathtaking examples of graphics from around the world, makes it ideal for those already employed in graphics who feel the need to improve their technical and theoretical skills, as well as for students. Starting with a showcase of some of the best practitioners in the fields of print, exhibition design, advertising, signage, packaging, multimedia and the Web, this profusely illustrated and authoritative handbook also provides in-depth information on design basics such as type, colour and images.
Reviews / Votes
"'Excellent... it will give novices an awareness of how today's design industry is structured and the career disciplines that are available' - Computer Arts 'A stylish and beautifully produced work that covers a wide subject in a concise, pleasing style. Excellently priced, it offers fantastic value for money, even for students' - MacFormat"More details
Edition
Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
520 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 262 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
985 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-28560-2 (9780500285602)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Previous edition
Bob Gordon | Maggie Gordon
The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design
Book
04/2002
Thames & Hudson Ltd
€44.70
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Person
Bob Gordon is a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton and a visiting lecturer at Kingston University, London.
Content
1. Design Basics - examines the fundamentals of design, including shape, design dynamics, the process of design and an in-depth exploration of type, layout and colour; 2. Surface Design - covers designing for print, advertising, packaging, signage and exhibition design, and looks at specific design and technical issues for each medium; 3. Design for the Screen - concentrates on the specific design considerations involved in preparing material for the Internet and multimedia. It covers all the relevant technical information, such as file sizes, resolutions, software and planning required to create striking yet efficient screen-based design. 4. Type/Colour/Image - detailed tips on designing with type, colour management and image creation, including photographic and drawing programs - scanning, file formats and specific software applications