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C o py r i g h t @ 2 0 1 2 b y A B C P u b l i s h e r s I n c .

A l l r i g h t s re s e r ve d . N o p a r t o f t h i s b o o k m ay b e re p ro d u c e d i n a n y fo r m w i t h o u t w r i t t e n p e r m i s s i o n o f t h e c o py r i g h t ow n e r s . A l l i m a g e s i n t h e b o o k h a v e b e e n r e p ro d u c e d w i t h t h e k n o w l e d g e a n d p r i o r c o n s e n t o f t h e a r t i s t s c o n c e r n e d a n d n o re s p o n s i b i l i t y i s a c c e p t e d b y p ro d u c e r , p u b l i s h e r o r p r i n t e r fo r a n y i n f r i n g e m e n t o f c o p y r i g h t o r o t h e r w i s e , a r i s i n g f ro m t h e c o n t e n t s o f t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n . E v e r y e f f o r t h a s b e e n m a d e t o e n s u r e t h a t c r e d i t s a c c u r a t e l y c o m p l y w i t h t h e i n f o r m a t i o n p r o v i d e d .

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5 How to be a Graph i c Des i g ne r w i t hou t

6 S tat i o ne ry Now

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Author: Wilson Harvey

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Often, the small, delightful details make a piece shine, similar to the way unique buttons on a white shirt can give it an entirely new look. This book explores 1,000 of these embellishments available to graphic designers across all kinds o f p r o j e c t s , f r o m b o o k s t o brochures, invitations to menus, CDs to annual repor ts.

Paul Rand was one of the world's leading graphic designers. Here he describes his work with the same precision, economy and passion that he displays in his graphic designs, seeking to help us to understand the nature of h isrelationships with his clients, his audience and his art.

A Designer’s Art A Designer’s Art

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This is a comprehensive layout design workshop which assumes that in order to e�ectively break the rules of grid-based design, one must �rst understand them. Text reveals top designers rationale. Projects with similar characteristics are linked through a simple notational system that encourages exploration and comparison of structure ideas. 6

Making and Breaking the Grid Making and Breaking the Grid

Author: Timothy Samara

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C o py r i g h t @ 2 0 1 2 b y A B C P u b l i s h e r s I n c .

A l l r i g h t s re s e r ve d . N o p a r t o f t h i s b o o k m ay b e re p ro d u c e d i n a n y fo r m w i t h o u t w r i t t e n p e r m i s s i o n o f t h e c o py r i g h t ow n e r s . A l l i m a g e s i n t h e b o o k h a v e b e e n r e p ro d u c e d w i t h t h e k n o w l e d g e a n d p r i o r c o n s e n t o f t h e a r t i s t s c o n c e r n e d a n d n o re s p o n s i b i l i t y i s a c c e p t e d b y p ro d u c e r , p u b l i s h e r o r p r i n t e r fo r a n y i n f r i n g e m e n t o f c o p y r i g h t o r o t h e r w i s e , a r i s i n g f ro m t h e c o n t e n t s o f t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n . E v e r y e f f o r t h a s b e e n m a d e t o e n s u r e t h a t c r e d i t s a c c u r a t e l y c o m p l y w i t h t h e i n f o r m a t i o n p r o v i d e d .

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Graphic Design, Referenced is a visual informational guide to the commonly referenced terms, historical moments,landmark projects and in�uential practitioners in the �eld of graphic design. With more than 2,000 design projects illustrating more than 400 entr ies, i t provides an intenseoverview of the varied elements that m a k e u p t h e g r a p h i c d e s i g nprofession.

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Graphic Design ReferencedGraphic Design Referenced

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How to be a Graphic Designerwithout losing your soul addresses the concerns of young designers who want to earn a l iv ing by doingexpressive and meaningful work, and who want to avoid becoming hired drones working on soulless projects. Written by a designer for designers, it combines practical advice with philosophical guidance to help young professionals embark on their careers. 10

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G R A P H I C D E S I G NG R A P H I C D E S I G N

T h i s b o o k p r e s e n t s o v e r 2 0 0 outstanding stationery projects from companies a l l over the wor ld,analysing their strengths, with comments from specialists on the role of corporate identity today. For anyone considering new stationery, or even an upgrade, Stationery Design Now! is an indispensible reference work

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Stationary Design Now Stationary Design Now

Author: Julius Wiedemann

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This collection of short, focused creative exercises is just the boost you need get your brain working. Over 250 brain-stretching exercises. The exercises are brief, fun and are meant to evoke creative, thought-provoking responses. Get your brain moving by engaging in an exercise at the start of your day or stop and do one whenever you need a creative jo l t .

Ca�eine for the Creative Mind Ca�eine for the Creative Mind

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With this visually stunning primer, designers will develop the skills and vision to produce truly innovative, eye-catching type design. All of the basics about type design are covered and in-depth information is provided on more advanced topics such as the di�erences between type applications, how typography creates identity, and what readers look for and respond to.15

Thinking with type Thinking with type

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This is a comprehensive layout design workshop which assumes that in order to e�ectively break the rules of grid-based design, one must �rst understand them. Text reveals top designers rationale. Projects with similar characteristics are linked through a simple notational system that encourages exploration and comparison of structure ideas.

It’s a guide for designers who want to understand what this mysterious business is about . Wr it ten in reader-friendly, concise language, with a minimum of designer jargon, it gives a clear explanation of the process, using a wide assortment of examples to support points. Anyone involved in creating visual identities, or wanting to learn how to go about it, will �nd this book invaluable.

Logo Design Love Logo Design Love

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Graphic Design, Referenced is a visual informational guide to the commonly referenced terms, historical moments,landmark projects and in�uential practitioners in the �eld of graphic design. With more than 2,000 design projects illustrating more than 400 entr ies, i t provides an intenseoverview of the varied elements that m a k e u p t h e g r a p h i c d e s i g nprofession.

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Here is a complete, comprehensive drawing reference for design students and professionals alike who want to implement drawing as a professional tool. It empowers readers to add drawing to their design vocabulary, featuring case studies of projects from start to �nish along with a showcase of real-world projects that integrate drawing as an intrinsic part of their visual communication.

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Author: Timothy Samara

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How to be a Graphic Designerwithout losing your soul addresses the concerns of young designers who want to earn a l iv ing by doingexpressive and meaningful work, and who want to avoid becoming hired drones working on soulless projects. Written by a designer for designers, it combines practical advice with philosophical guidance to help young professionals embark on their careers.

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With this visually stunning primer, designers will develop the skills and vision to produce truly innovative, eye-catching type design. All of the basics about type design are covered and in-depth information is provided on more advanced topics such as the di�erences between type applications, how typography creates identity, and what readers look for and respond to.

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