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1000 Icons, Symbols, and Pictograms ENPictorial symbols are, in some respects, superior to words as a form of communication. If well-designed, they can be understood by people of all different races and cultures and can be recognized by children literally years before they learn to read. Symbols can be identified more quickly than words, making them especially useful in situations where fast reactions are required (e.g., control panels in airplanes.) As…
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Annabel Williams Annabel Williams Book of Wedding and Portrait Photography ENAnnabel Williams is a leading exponent of today’s more contemporary, relaxed and ever-popular wedding and portrait style. In this, her illuminating and personal guide to photography, Annabel addresses not only the technical aspects of the craft, but also reveals new and innovative ways of working and marketing your photographs. Rather than a traditional ‘boys’ toys’ photography book on gadgets, lights and filters,…
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Architectural Interiors: Spas ENThe spas of today are fuelled by a holistic awareness that is fast becoming a given in today’s fast-paced society. As more people are getting in touch with their inner wellbeing, spas are the top choice destination for those after a balanced lifestyle. From inner city spas catering to busy executives to luxurious resorts dotting the fringes of exotic islands, each spa featured in Architectural Interiors: Spas was…
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Art Director's Annual 87 ENThe best-selling, international review of the year’s most innovative works in visual communication, this annual features, in full colour, the winners of the toughest competition in the field – the Art Directors Club Annual Awards. The book presents, with exceptional clarity and detail, the work of gold and silver medallists and distinctive merit winners in national and international advertising, graphic design,…
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Art Directors Annual 83 ENThe best-selling, international review of the year’s most innovative works in visual communication, featuring, in full colour, the 437 winners of the toughest competition in the field - the ADC Annual Awards. The book presents, with exceptional clarity and detail, the work of gold and silver medallists, distinctive merit and merit winners in national and international advertising, graphic design and new media. With…
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Art Directors Annual 86 ENThe best-selling, international review of the year's most innovative works in visual communication, this annual features, in full colour, the winners of the toughest competition in the field—the Art Directors Club Annual Awards. The book presents, with exceptional clarity and detail, the work of gold and silver medallists and distinctive merit winners in national and international advertising, graphic design, and…
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Best of 1-and 2-Color Graphics ENGraphic design using limited or single colors not only offers a less expensive alternative to costly four and five color printing but also offers a range of bold effects from somber and elegant to edgy and bold. As the saying goes, less is more, and the work that is showcased in these pages clearly illustrates the truth and merit in this saying. One-color and two-color printing, although more common than four-color…
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Charlotte Rivers Book-Art ENFollowing the success of CD-Art, DVD-Art, Mag-Art, and Poster-Art, Book-Art showcases an international collection of exemplary and innovative book design. From mass-market publications to glossy coffee table and exclusive artist’s books, Book-Art explores both the creative inspiration and the logistics behind the work. Showcasing the most captivating examples of book design, alongside insightful interviews with…
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Keith Stephenson, Mark Hampshire Choosing and Using Paper for Great Graphic Design ENNow available in paperback, Choosing and Using Paper for Great Graphic Design remains the comprehensive resource for every designer working with paper. Showcasing the very best in paper-focused designs, it gathers all the information needed for planning and executing a project in paper, from fold styles to paper sizes, binding techniques to packaging. Music, art, fashion, and product design all feature,…
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Color Management ENColor Management shows how to implement color as a practical form of problem solving. It is a consolidated resource, arming designers with an understanding of how to communicate with and manage color in all its aspects and applications: subtractive and additive; pigment, CMYK and RGB; 2-D and 3-D; still and motion. Sensitivity of pigments to light and air and the stability of inks is also detailed, as is the human…
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Color Management for Logos ENDealing with every major colour system for both print and Web, Color Management for Logos provides readers with a solid understanding of all aspects of logo design. Featuring over 1000 examples of professional logo designs, the book aims to cover both theoretical and practical design considerations. These range from issues of impact and legibility through to emotional responses to colour and technical considerations…
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Ali Hanan Colormatch for Home Interiors ENColormatch comprises two separate books encased in one handy hardback file: the first is an inspirational colour-by-colour guide to designing interiors, including an introduction to colour therapy—how colour enhances mood and physiological states—and advice from the world’s leading design professionals. A concise reference section contains a colour wheel for creating colour harmony, an at-a-glance colour therapy…
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John T. Drew, Sarah A. Meyer Colour Management for Logos ENA one-stop, practical color resource for logo designers, branding professionals, and students. Logo design is the most commonly requested commercial design. To be successful, designers need the skills and knowledge to create simple, bold graphics. Color Management for Logos is not only a great source of inspiration, it is also a hardworking manual that gives designers the broad color knowledge with which to create…
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Communicating with Pattern: Stripes ENThe Graphic Language of Stripes is a stunning collection of striped design from the worlds’ of textiles, fashion, interiors, architecture, graphics, and product and industrial design. This inspirational sourcebook digs below the aesthetic value of pattern to unearth the deeper visual language communicated through patterns. From Adidas trainers to City pin-stripes and share-dealers’ shirts, from barcodes to football…
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Lawrence Zeegen Complete Digital Illustration ENComplete Digital Illustration is an informative and practical guide to this in-demand area of design. Alongside step-by step tutorials, top image-makers from around the world provide real and practical advice on setting up a studio, creating a killer portfolio, and winning commissions. The work featured in the book reflects the wide and exciting range of image-making practice that thrives today, from music and…
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Peter Travers, Brett Harkness Complete Guide to Organizing and Styling Professional Photo Shoots ENAn essential tool for anyone responsible for making a professional photo shoot happen.
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Create Impact with Type, Image and Color ENCreate Impact with Type, Image and Color breaks down the specifics of the different levels of communication into what grabs attention first, what is accessed next and what, on various levels, follows on. Through case studies and practical exercises, it looks at the basic principles of design, as well as essential design considerations and the importance of aesthetics, providing a complete overview of all areas of…
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Matthew Healey Deconstructing Logo Design ENDesign DNA: Logos is a practical and inspirational guide to logo design. The book works on two levels - on one hand it is a showcase of over 500 great logos from around the world, but it also goes one step further by analyzing how and why logos are constructed to successfully communicate and convey brand value. The logos included in this book are organized by industry sector, including Food and Drink, Fashion,…
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Designs of the Times ENDesigns of the Times is an essential, one-stop reference and inspiration resource for graphic designers, students and design writers. In addition to providing a grounding in each historical movement/style, each section shows contemporary uses of the style in multi-disciplinary design, enabling the reader to see how each style has evolved and can be applied. Reference and research material are a must for any designer…
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Carolyn Knight, Jessica Glaser Diagrams ENCommissioning bespoke diagrams is an expensive and time-consuming solution. This book offers a collection of exemplary, creative, and imaginative information design, shown in its original application and juxtaposed with the reference material used for each piece of work. Every design included in the book is analysed, and useful templates are included on the accompanying disc, along with clip-art features, such as…
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Digital Illustration ENDigital Illustration - A Masterclass in Creative Image-making instructs the reader, through detailed, step-by-step tutorials, in the skills and techniques used by the masters of digital image-making. With the growth of computer arts, designers are now using Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash as much as QuarkXPress. These designers are combining handcrafting skills with modern techniques to produce a fresh creative…
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John Stones Display ENTotal Design Sourcebook is a new series that aims to round up the very best design solutions within a particular field. A mixture of case study and analysis, this series features inspirational ideas, concise interviews, innovative solutions, and imaginative imagery, all presented in a sophisticated, picture-led format, which will become a design studio must-have. By emphasizing the cross-disciplinary nature of…
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Effective Visual Communication ENThe Graphic Designer’s Guide to Effective Visual Communication engages in the contemporary processes of effective two-way communication, when designers and communicators have to sandwich together increasingly elaborate layers of visual material. It investigates and questions the way information is received by its audience through inspiring examples within a variety of print and screen contexts, followed by…
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Mike Crawford Essential Black & White Photography Manual ENThe Essential Black and White Manual for Digital and Film Photographers is a comprehensive guide to black and white photography, both film and digital. It covers a range of cameras and lenses, accessories and other equipment, lighting, subjects, special effects, and historical context. There is a showcase of images by professionals, including many from up-and-coming stars of black and white photography. This is…