Basics Design 07: Grids

Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris

ISBN 10: 2940373779 / ISBN 13: 9782940373772

Editore: AVA Publishing, 2008

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Titolo: Basics Design 07: Grids

Casa editrice: AVA Publishing

Data di pubblicazione: 2008

Legatura: Paperback

Condizione: Used; Very Good

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Riassunto:

The how and why of using grids in graphic design

* Packed with case studies and illuminating examples

* Seventh title in a top-selling series

The seventh book in the award-winning Basics Design series, "Grids" focuses on the construction and ordering of the page and screen through use of the grid. This book explores how to construct grids--and, more fundamentally--why the designer should construct grids. Through detailed investigation of the principles behind grid design, this book informs and advances the reader's understanding of this key design component, allowing designers to compose grids with ease and precision for any situation. Case studies, concise text, technical explanations, and diagrams, plus a reference section set on a series of different grids, make "Basics Design: Grids" a must-have for graphic designers everywhere.

L'autore:

Gavin Ambrose achieved his Masters in Communications at Central St. Martins and is a tutor on both the Typographic and Information Design courses at the London College of Printing. He has written and designed several books on branding and packaging.

Paul Harris studied at the London College of Printing and has gone on to become a freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared extensively in magazines and journals on both sides of the Atlantic, including style bible Dazed & Confused.