Typography and Graphic Design: From Antiquity to the Present

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This chronological study traces the evolution of graphic form, from Antiquity through the Middle Ages and up through the age of technology. Each period is explained in detail, from Classical craftsmanship to the changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution and the modern-day potential of the digital world. As computers now play an integral role in academic and professional environments, virtually everyone makes font choices on a regular basis, rendering typograph… More >>

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Web Design Basics: Ideas and Inspiration for Working with Type, Color, and Navigation on the Web

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Rockport’s “Web Site Graphics” series – focusing on separate but critical elements of online graphic design – is now available in one complete volume. This text looks at how designers use colour, type and navigation to create compelling sites. “Web Design Basics” covers all the essentials of site design, from tricks and techniques for uses of colour that attract attention and improve readability, to typographic techniques that engage the eye. It also includes exampl… More >>

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Festive Graphics: The Art and Design of Self Promotion

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The nightmare brief for design consultancies around the world is ? what shall we do for Christmas this year? Festive is a collection of the coolest yule solutions. Every year, designers are faced with the need to reinvent ways to charm their clients and thank them for their business while convincing them that they are the best creative resource available. From specially commissioned bottles of vodka to pressed aluminium, from live Christmas trees to completely il… More >>

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