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For nearly 20 years, designers and non-designers alike have been introduced to the fundamental principles of great design by author Robin Williams. Through her straightforward and light-hearted style, Robin has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to make their designs look professional using four surprisingly simple principles. Now in its fourth edition, The Non-Designer’s Design Book offers even more practical design advice, including a new chapter on the fundamentals of typography, more quizzes and exercises to train your Designer Eye, updated projects for you to try, and new visual and typographic examples to inspire your creativity.
Whether you’re a Mac user or a Windows user, a type novice, or an aspiring graphic designer, you will find the instruction and inspiration to approach any design project with confidence.
This essential guide to design will teach you
The four principles of design that underlie every design project How to design with color How to design with type How to combine typefaces for maximum effect How to see and think like a professional designer Specific tips on designing newsletters, brochures, flyers, and other projects.
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Peachpit Press has been training and inspiring creative people since 1986.
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Our books offer unique strengths and style of instruction for graphics professionals and students alike.
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Publisher : Peachpit Press
Publication date : November 19, 2014
Edition : 4th
Language : English
Print length : 240 pages
ISBN-10 : 0133966151
ISBN-13 : 978-0133966152
Item Weight : 1.1 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 0.5 x 10 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #27,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #98 in Graphic Design (Books) #534 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores)
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Customers say
Customers find this design book excellent for grasping basic concepts and creating attractive documents, with clear examples and quizzes that help reinforce learning. The book is easy to understand and read, with an accessible writing style, and customers consider it worth the price. They appreciate its value for non-designers, with one customer noting how it helped them feel confident in their artistic abilities.