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Japanese Wow Factor: Point and Line to Plane
Point and Line to Plane
Series: Japanese Visual
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Much like how the English language is constructed by arranging the letters of the alphabet, every design project requires a foundational element that can be tweaked and developed into an aesthetically pleasing and informative piece. Graphic design draws from basic elements such as points, lines and...
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This is a comprehensive visual guide to the essence of Japanese planar composition. It offers the key to unlocking creativity beyond boundaries.
An essential reference on the fundamentals of Japanese graphic design.
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Description
Much like how the English language is constructed by arranging the letters of the alphabet, every design project requires a foundational element that can be tweaked and developed into an aesthetically pleasing and informative piece. Graphic design draws from basic elements such as points, lines and planes, which can be utilized in a myriad of inspiring ways to act as conceptual focal dots or building blocks to form intricate patterns. These elements serve as the building blocks of visual communication, providing designers with an endless array of possibilities to express their ideas in a meaningful and impactful way. Although these are seemingly simple design elements, their potential for conveying complex ideas is profound. By understanding and mastering these basic design elements, designers can unlock the true potential of their creativity and produce work that is both engaging and visually stunning.
From points, lines and planes, Japanese Wow Factor show you the varieties of graphic design, how basic elements become meaningfully informative and aestheticially pleasing results in Japan.
Series: Japanese Visual
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Japanese Illustration
Illustration is derived from the Latin term "illustraio", which means 'to illuminate'. The art of illustration has a long history of development, from the earliest French cave paintings to Japanese Ukiyo-e, and has evolved to be used in a wide range of design fields today. The unique geographical environment, rich national culture and strong artistic atmosphere have created a special...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Japanese Wow Factor: Point and Line to Plane
Much like how the English language is constructed by arranging the letters of the alphabet, every design project requires a foundational element that can be tweaked and developed into an aesthetically pleasing and informative piece. Graphic design draws from basic elements such as points, lines and planes, which can be utilized in a myriad of inspiring ways to act as...Hardback$4999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9789887757375
Publisher: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 30 June 2025
Country: Hong Kong
Imprint: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd
Contributors:
- Edited by Nicole Lo
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
SendPoints is an international publishing house, that produces and distributes books for an international audience with focuses on a great number of fields including art, design, architecture, fashion, photography, pop culture, lifestyle, etc. For years, we have worked closely with artists, designers, and creative partners from all over the world to publish over 200 books in different languages ranging from English, Japanese, French, Italian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. We have warehouses in China, the USA, the UK and Australia, which enables our books to be distributed to over 100 countries. Since SendPoints was founded in Hong Kong, China in 2006, we have sedulously worked on producing high- quality books themed on art, design, aesthetics, and lifestyle. Holding fast to values and ethics as a publisher, we make the most of international resources, explore new ways to improve the reading experience, and deliver books with great inspiration and stories to our readers. SendPoints firmly believes that books are where human understand civilization and where magic happens. We will as always stride like an adventurer, explore the "law of universal gravitation" of every book, and go beyond possibilities in publishing. Books light up life. Let's play with books!
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