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White space is not your enemy : a beginner's guide to communicating visually through graphic, web & multimedia design / Kim Golombisky & Rebecca Hagen.
Publication details: Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press/Elsevier, c2010.Description: xx, 273 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cmISBN:- 9780240812816 (pbk.)
- 0240812816 (pbk.)
- NC710 .G653 2010
- NC997.G563 2010
Contents:
Summary: An engaging conversational introduction to visual communication, written for the beginner. Golombisky provides a practical graphic design and layout guide that introduces the concepts and practices necessary for producing effective visual communication across a variety of formats.
What is design? Making visuals & type play nice in space -- Step away from the computer : for research & brainstorming -- I need to design this today : the works-every-time layout -- Layout sins : 13 amateur errors -- Mini art school : the elements & principles of design -- What is a grid? And when do I need one? -- Layout : where to put your type & visuals for impact -- Type : what you don't know can hurt you -- Color basics : choosing & using color -- Adding visual appeal : working with photos & illustrations -- The scoop on infographics : maximum information in minimum space -- Storyboarding 101 : planning visual storytelling -- Multimedia components : sometimes more is more -- Designing for the web : starring on the small screen -- Fit to print : an overview of papers & printing -- Conclusion : now that you know enough to be dangerous, thanks for stopping by.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | NC997.G563 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5090830 |
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| NC 997 .G45 2005 Art and advertising / | NC 997 .G47 2004x All messed up : unpredictable graphics / | NC 997 .G56 H56 2008 Advertising is dead - long live advertising! / | NC997.G563 2010 White space is not your enemy : a beginner's guide to communicating visually through graphic, web & multimedia design / | NC 997 .G565 2009 Graphic design, referenced : a visual guide to the language, applications, and history of graphic design / | NC 997 .G673 2009 Graphic design theory : readings from the field / | NC 997 .G674 2011 Graphic design thinking : beyond brainstorming / |
Includes index.
What is design? Making visuals & type play nice in space -- Step away from the computer : for research & brainstorming -- I need to design this today : the works-every-time layout -- Layout sins : 13 amateur errors -- Mini art school : the elements & principles of design -- What is a grid? And when do I need one? -- Layout : where to put your type & visuals for impact -- Type : what you don't know can hurt you -- Color basics : choosing & using color -- Adding visual appeal : working with photos & illustrations -- The scoop on infographics : maximum information in minimum space -- Storyboarding 101 : planning visual storytelling -- Multimedia components : sometimes more is more -- Designing for the web : starring on the small screen -- Fit to print : an overview of papers & printing -- Conclusion : now that you know enough to be dangerous, thanks for stopping by.
An engaging conversational introduction to visual communication, written for the beginner. Golombisky provides a practical graphic design and layout guide that introduces the concepts and practices necessary for producing effective visual communication across a variety of formats.
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