Graphic Design School

by David Dabner

• ISBN13: 9780471686835
• ISBN10: 0471686832
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A carefully structured self-teaching guide, this completely updated edition of Graphic Design School provides current information on computer-aided design and the use of software applications in all aspects of design, including the creation of successful corporate logos, advertisements, and magazine design solutions.

Author Biography

After Working in the print and design industry for several years as a typographer, Dave Dabner returned to academic life as a lecturer in design. He teaches at the renowned London College of Printing and is Course Director of the Higher National Diploma in Typographic Design. He is the author of How to Understand and Use Design and Layout.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

SECTION 1. THE LANGUAGE OF DESIGN.

Module 1 Fundamentals.

Module 2 Color.

Module 3 Introduction to Typography.

Module 4 Exploring Ideas.

Module 5 Studio Tools.

SECTION 2. PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES.

Module 6 Typography.

Module 7 Layout.

Module 8 From Concept to Vision.

Module 9 Production Issues.

SECTION 3. COMMERCIAL PRACTICES.

Module 10 Editorial Design.

Module 11 Advertising.

Module 12 Corporate Design.

Module 13 Web Design.

Module 14 Packaging Design.

Resources.

Glossary.