Kirjahaku

How do you start a design project? How can you generate ideas and concepts in response to a design brief? How do other designers do it? This book will answer all these questions and more. Now in its second edition, the highly popular Design Thinking for Visual Communication identifies methods and thought processes used by designers in order to start the process that eventually leads to a finished piece of work. Step-by-step guidance for each part of the process is highlighted by real-life case studies, enabling the student to see teaching in practice. This focus on ideas and methods eschews an abstract, academic approach in favour of a useable approach to design as a problem-solving activity.The new edition now includes contributions from a broader international range of design practices and adds depth to existing case studies by looking in greater detail at some of the processes used.

This book explores layout in the broadest sense. As a fundamental aspect of graphic design in all its forms, you need to understand the basic principles in order to create effective designs whatever the medium or format – and with the basics mastered, you can develop your own styles and approaches. This book gives you all the tools to become an expert in using and designing layouts that work well. - Exploring sizing, grids, orientation and balance - Working with hierarchies, proportion and alignment - Understanding industry standards and measurementsThis new edition brings you even more on designing for digital and mobile, as well as brand new workshops with downloadable assets for you to use in your own layouts. More real-world examples show works-in-progress from international designers, alongside more theory throughout to support your design choices.Combining historical examples and the latest innovative styles along with practical guidance, interviews and helpful downloads, this is essential reading for students of graphic and visual communication design.