Drawing for Graphic Design
Understanding Conceptual Principles and Practical Techniques to Create Unique, Effective Design Solutions
Published on 1. July 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-59253-781-5 (ISBN)
Description
Here is a complete, comprehensive drawing reference for design students and professionals alike who want to implement drawing as a professional tool. In Drawing for Graphic Design, Timothy Samara empowers readers to add drawing to their design vocabulary, featuring case studies of commercial projects from start to finish along with a showcase of real-world projects that integrate drawing as an intrinsic part of their visual communication. Filled with original author drawings and sketches, its a must-have reference that will benefit designers of all levels.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 229 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-59253-781-5 (9781592537815)
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Timothy Samara
Drawing for Graphic Design
Understanding Conceptual Principles and Practical Techniques to Create Unique, Effective Design Solu
E-Book
07/2012
Rockport Publishers
€38.99
Available for download
Person
Timothy Samara is a graphic designer based in New York City, where he divides his time between teaching, writing, lecturing, and freelance consulting through STIM Visual Communication. His 18-year career in branding and information design has explored projects in print, packaging, environments, user interface design, and animation. He has been a senior art director at Ruder Finn, New Yorks largest public relations firm, and senior art director at Pettistudio, a small multidisciplinary design firm. Before relocating to Manhattan, he was principal of Physiologic in Syracuse, located in upstate New York.In 1990, he graduated a Trustee Scholar from the Graphic Design program at the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. Mr. Samara is a faculty member at New Yorks School of Visual Arts, New York University, Purchase College/SUNY, and The New School, and has published several books on design and typography, all through Rockport Publishers. Mr. Samara and his partner live in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.