| Description |
xx, 288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 24 cm. |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
Designing a website or brochure without an art background? Then step away from the computer and read this engaging conversational introduction to visual communications first. Written for the beginner, White Space is not Your Enemy is a practical graphic design and layout guide that introduces the concepts and practices necessary for producing effective visual communication across a variety of formats, from web to print. This illustrated full-color book covers all of the basics to help you develop your eye and produce evocative designs that work. |
| Contents |
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 & theories of design -- Layout : where to put visuals & type for impact -- Type : what you don't know can hurt you -- Color basics : choosing & using color -- Adding visual appeal : working with photos & illustrations -- Infographics : maximum information in minimum space -- Storyboarding : 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. |
| Subject |
Graphic design (Typography)
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Visual communication -- Digital techniques.
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Commercial art.
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| Added Author |
Golombisky, Kim.
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| Added Title |
WSINYE |
| ISBN |
9780240824147 (pbk.) |
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0240824148 (pbk.) |
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