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The Amazon Store at MillionDollarPetPix.com ( In association with Amazon.com )Layout Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Building Pages in Graphic Designby: Kristin Cullen Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.6 EAN: 9781592531585 ISBN: 159253158X Label: Rockport Publishers Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 240 Publication Date: July 01, 2005 Publisher: Rockport Publishers Studio: Rockport Publishers Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Layout Workbook is the third book in Rockport’s series of practical and inspirational workbooks that cover the fundamental areas of the graphic design business. In this edition, author Kristin Cullen tackles the often perplexing job of nailing down a layout that works. Cullen approaches layout with this comprehensive guide that begins with a series of step-by-step fundamental chapters (a "how-to" of layout) addressing topics such as Inspiration, The Process of Design, Choosing Type, Structure and Spatial Organization, Establishing Hierarchy, and Communicating Messages. Following this thorough and instructive section is a diverse collection of visual case studies showcasing some of the best of layout design; inspirational quotations; and a unique, progressive book design that is truly reflective of the content. The book is more than a collection of great examples of layout. It is an invaluable resource for students, designers, and creative professionals who seek design understanding and inspiration. The book illuminates the broad category of layout, communicating specifically what it takes to design with excellence. It also addresses the heart of design—the how and why of the creative process. Average Rating:
![]() Rating: - NiceI haven't finished the book yet, but I feel it is packed with lots of good info, like others have said, ESPECIALLY helpful for beginners and students. Not as much about just layout as I expected, lots on typography and design in general, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Lots of tips and info I found valuable as a junior graphic design student. Rating: - Rookies: Salvation Is Here!If are a good designer don't reed this. BUT... if you are a beginner, a student, or just an insecure designer, then salvation may lie in these pages. No this is not a "bible" of graphic design, but rather a great way to decode those esoteric and metaphoric lectures that you never understood while in college about some of the most simple things Rating: - great workflow ideas and inspirationWhen I first got this book, I thought it was going to be more in the layout like a textbook that has a lot of words and few pictures. When I opened it up and read through it, it was quite the opposite. It shows everything visually and minimizes type wherever it can. It really goes into good detail about the design process and the best way to brainstorm and come up with ways to stop artist-block. It shows good solid design across multiple different styles. It mostly focuses on print pieces, but the ... Read More Rating: - Check out the whole series!This was the first book that I bought in Rockport's series of graphic design books. It provides great information for designing layouts and even shows examples from real publications. The only gripe I have is the small font was a bit hard to read in a dimly lit room (but most trendy publications are that way now). But despite that, the book is still readable in good lighting and provides extremely helpful design tips. With its glossy pages and a sophisticated design style, even if you don't actually ... Read More Rating: - Not What I thoughtYou will learn something if you are a novice, but if you have already taken a layout course this book doesn't offer you much.
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