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Graphic Design Play Book Second Edition
An Exploration of Visual Thinking
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This beautifully designed book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, posters and branding work. Through a series of games and activities, such as spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot-to-dot, readers are introduced to concepts and techniques in an engaging and...
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An entertaining and highly original introduction to graphic design.
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Description
This beautifully designed book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, posters and branding work.
Through a series of games and activities, such as spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot-to-dot, readers are introduced to concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way. It is illustrated with typefaces, posters, and pictograms by distinguished designers including Otl Aicher, Pierre Di Sciullo, Otto Neurath and Gerd Arntz. This second edition has been updated to include a brand new chapter on page and cover design layout.
The central section of Graphic Design Play Book Second Edition comprises sticker sheets, die-cut templates and coloured paper, making it an irresistible gift for anyone with an interest in the art of visual communication.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529441307
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Laurence King Publishing
Illustration: c. 150 colour illustrations/photos. 64 printed pages plus removable folded form section with die cut stencils, stickers and colour paper held by rubber band
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 168.0mm
Height: 236.0mm
Weight: 320g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Aurelien Farina (Author)
Aurelien Farina is a French-Swiss graphic designer based in Paris. He founded Paper! Tiger! studio in 2011, specializing in editorial and print design.Sophie Cure (Author) Sophie Cure is a graphic designer based in Paris. She has run her own studio since 2012, focusing on visual identities, editorial design and educational tools.Also by Sophie Cure
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Graphic Design Play Book
An entertaining and highly original introduction to graphic design, this beautifully designed book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, posters and branding work. Through a series of games and activities, including spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot-to-dot, readers are introduced to concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way. Further explanation and information...Paperback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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