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The Non-Designer’s Design Book, 3rd Edition

The Non-Designer’s Design Book, 3rd Edition:
The Non Designers Design Book, 3rd Edition

Book Description

A lot has happened in the world of since the first edition of this title was published, but one thing remains true: There is an ever-growing number of people attempting to pages with no formal . This book is the one place they can turn to find quick, non-intimidating, excellent help from trusted instructor Robin Williams. This revised classic–now in full color–includes a new section on the hot topic of Color itself. In The Non-Designer’s Book, 3rd Edition, Robin turns her attention to the basic principles that govern good design. Readers who follow her clearly explained concepts will produce more sophisticated and professional pages immediately. Humor-infused, jargon-free prose interspersed with design exercises, quizzes, and illustrations make learning a snap–which is just what audiences have come to expect from this best-selling author.
Table of Contents

Part I: Design Principles

1. The Joshua Tree Epiphany

2. Proximity

3. Alignment

4. Repetition

5. Contrast

6. Review

7. Using Color

8. Extra Tips & Tricks
Part II: Wth Type

9. Type (& Life)

10. Categories of Type

11. Type Contrasts
Part III: Extras

12. So, Does it Make Sense?

13. Answers to Quizzes

14. Typefaces in this Book

Book Details

  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Peachpit Press; 3rd Edition (February 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0321534042
  • ISBN-13: 978-0321534040
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