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Graphic Design Manual

Principles and Practice
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Armin Hofmann's Graphic Design Manual explores the fundamental elements of graphic form—point, line, and shape—using a minimalistic approach to colour and typography. This revised edition of the 1965 classic adapts Hofmann's principles to modern computer-based design, providing a clear and structured guide that aligns with contemporary geometric and minimalist trends.
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This manual is ideal for graphic design students and professionals seeking to ground their work in proven fundamentals while embracing current digital techniques. It suits those interested in minimalism, clarity, and the enduring principles of visual communication.

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Hofmann is a timeless pioneer of graphic form with an economic use of color and fonts, whose work remains relevant to contemporary minimalistic design work.

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Armin Hofmann's richly varied work is recognised for its reliance on the fundamental elements of graphic form—point, line, and shape—and the economic use of colour and fonts. The thoroughly revised edition of the 1965 design manual classic is still setting standards.

Especially in times of the return to clear and minimalistic geometric forms and patterns, his rich body of work serves as a perfect starting point for contemporary design practices. Elements of image and form are analysed and examined with regard to their inherent laws.

To correspond to contemporary design techniques, this new edition of Graphic Design Manual is divided into computer-system-friendly sections. Thus, it adapts Hofmann's methods to the requirements of modern design practices, serving as a valuable handbook for a new generation of designers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783721210064

Publisher: Niggli Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 March 2019

Country: Switzerland

Imprint: Niggli Verlag

Illustration: 301 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Adult education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 900g

Pages: 200

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