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Graphic Design Theory: Readings From The Field (2009)

by Helen Armstrong(Favorite Author)

3.95 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1568987722 (ISBN13: 9781568987729)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Princeton Architectural Press

review 1: Redacted essays authored by seasoned graphic designers dealing with the many aspects of graphic design, specially the why and the theories of the practice. I recommend it for students and professionals alike, I wish I had read it while in college, as some of the essays serve to clarify questions related to content vs form, social responsibility, communication vs commercialism, complacency, etc. The book is organized in a way that also serves as a brief historical reference including few examples to illustrate the different topics. Some of the essays feel relevant to my career and professional experience, but the book is starting to feel a bit outdated.
review 2: This is probably the best textbook I have ever encountered. No filler, no stock images. Great constr... moreuction, lovely design, thick pages, great size and weight, additional material is added in non-distracting fashion, lovely book all around. The content is extremely useful. Rather than describing one or several methods of design, it features primary documents from some of the most important frontrunners of several schools of design, going back to the beginning of last century. Fantastic in every way for a variety of designers. less

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