Samara, Timothy
Design Elements, Third Edition: Understanding the rules and knowing when to break them - A Visual Communication Manual (Design Elements)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781631598722
- author:
- Samara, Timothy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Rockport Publishers Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 20.3 centimeters (1.02 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Design, Graphic Arts,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Design Elements, Third Edition: A Visual Communication Manual by Timothy Samara. This comprehensive handbook presents the fundamentals of design in an accessible and visually rich format. It covers key concepts such as grids, color application, typography, and imagery, providing a solid foundation for successful layouts. The book delves into the basics of graphic design's visual toolkit, including dot, line, plane, texture, space, and contrast, and explores their role in effective communication. It also offers an in-depth look at color, typography, and imagery, offering practical guidance on how to integrate these elements into your designs. With its emphasis on understanding the rules and knowing when to break them, this manual is ideal for designers looking to refine their skills and create unique design solutions.