Graphic Design Solutions, 5th Edition

Graphic Design Solutions is the most comprehensive, how-to reference on graphic design and typography. Covering print and interactive media, this book examines conceiving, visualizing and composing solutions to design problems, such as branding, logos, web design, posters, book covers, advertising, and more. Excellent illustrations of historical, modern and contemporary design are integrated throughout. The Fifth Edition includes expanded and updated coverage of screen media, including mobile, tablet, desktop web, and motion as well as new interviews, showcases, and case studies; new diagrams and illustrations; a broader investigation of creativity and concept generation; visualization and color; and an updated timeline. Accompanying this edition, CourseMate with eBook brings concepts to life with projects, videos of designers in the field, and portfolio-building tools.

Table of Contents

Chapter 01 Introduction: The Graphic Desig n Profession
Chapter 02 Graphic Desig n: The Basics
Chapter 03 Typography
Chapter 04 The Desig n Process
Chapter 05 Creativity and Concept Generation
Chapter 06 Vi sualization and Color
Chapter 07 Composition
Chapter 08 Proportional Systems and the Grid
Chapter 09 Posters
Chapter 10 Book Cover Desig n
Chapter 11 Branding and Visual Identity
Chapter 12 Advertising
Chapter 13 Interactive Design and Motion Graphics