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The Fundamentals of Graphic Design

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The Fundamentals of Graphic Design introduces students to the field through inspirational examples and clear, practical advice. Fully updated to reflect modern technologies and practices, it covers digital design tools, social media, apps, design for the Web, historical influences, design thinking, and the production process.
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Introducing students to the field of graphic design through inspirational examples and clear, practical advice, The Fundamentals of Graphic Design has been fully updated to reflect the changes in today's technologies and graphic design practice.

With a new section expanding the coverage of digital design tools and new material on social media, apps, plus more on design for the Web, the book gives students a unique overview of what graphic designers do and how they work.

It explores historical influences on the field and offers comprehensive coverage of design thinking and the production process.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474269971

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 200 colour illus

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Gavin Ambrose teaches at Brighton University and is a practicing graphic designer. He is the author of many highly regarded books for students covering all areas of design including The Layout Book, The Production Manual, Fundamentals of Typography and Design Genius among others.

Paul Harris is a freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared in magazines and journals in both the US and Europe. He is a co-author and collaborator on numerous books on design.

Nigel Ball is course leader for graphic design at the University of Suffolk, UK.

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