Typography: Formation +Transformation

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Typographic design begins with a set of information and a concept. The designer, facing a blank sheet of paper or a computer screen, is anxious about the first step to take in developing a design. The elements of typography are an obvious starting point, but often do not get the attention they deserve. A thorough understanding of how letters, words, lines, paragraphs and columns are formed, what makes them unique as design elements, and how they express character an… More >>

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An Essay on Typography

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An Essay on Typography was first published in 1931, instantly recognized as a classic, and has long been unavailable. It represents Gill at his best opinionated, fustian, and consistently humane. It is his only major work on typography and remains indispensable for anyone interested in the art of letter forms and the presentation of graphic information.

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Behind The Design: Designers on Designing

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This cutting edge DVD set provides valuable insight into the minds and work of leading young designers. Each DVD includes two key segments – documentary-style interviews following successful design projects from concept through execution and visually-rich tutorials allowing user the opportunity to put the same tools and concepts to work, creating exemplary pieces for their design portfolio…. More >>

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