Design Evolution: Theory Into Practice : a Handbook of Basic Design Principles Applied in Contemporary Design

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Rockport Publishers, 2008 - Art - 272 pages
Presents diverse, international, in-depth case studies. While there are many books showcasing graphic design work, few present in-depth projects, exploring concept, designerAEs strategy, visual problem-solving, and specifics, illustrating the concrete use of design principles to achieve intended communication goals. As a result, readers are often left with only a surface understanding of how a project might have evolved or how the visual aspects of its design are brought together to convey its intended message. The case studies in Design Evolutioncomprehensively demonstrate the real-world application of visual principles discussed in a more formal, educational context. Readers will understand how the principles for image, layout, type, and color explored in volume 1, Design Elements, work in combination, to execute the overall solutions showcased in this volume. The depth and range of content presented in these case studies distinguishes this book from all others in the design showcase genre -- offering readers a chance to not only be inspired by the quality and innovation of showcased projects, but to understand how they were realized.
 

Contents

Contributors
8
Harmonie Sempach
106
Political Action Campaign
122
Tartini Music Conservatory Identity
128
Sundance Film Festival 2007 Identity
218
Melbourne Design Festival 2006
226
Swansea Waterfront Museum
238
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244
Apparel Embroidery Patterns
260
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Timothy Samara is a graphic designer and educator based in New York City, where he divides his time between consulting, writing, and teaching at the School of Visual Arts, Parsons School of Design, NYU, and Purchase College. He is the author of several books for Rockport Publishers, including "Making and Breaking the Grid," "Typography Workbook," "Publication Design Workbook," "Type Style Finder" and "Design Elements."

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