The Non-Designer's Design Book

by RobinWilliams (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $11.98

  For nearly 20 years, designers and non-designers alike have been introduced to the fundamental principles of great design by author Robin Williams. Through her straightforward and light-hearted style, Robin has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to make their designs look professional using four surprisingly simple principles. Now in its fourth edition, The Non-Designer's Design Book offers even more practical design advice, including a new chapter on the fundamentals of typography, more quizzes and exercises to train your Designer Eye, updated projects for you to try, and new visual and typographic examples to inspire your creativity. Whether you're a Mac user or a Windows user, a type novice, or an aspiring graphic designer, you will find the instruction and inspiration to approach any design project with confidence. THIS ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DESIGN WILL TEACH YOU * The four principles of design that underlie every design project * How to design with color * How to design with type * How to combine typefaces for maximum effect * How to see and think like a professional designer * Specific tips on designing newsletters, brochures, flyers, and other projects

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.90

  A lot has happened in the world of digital design since the first edition of this title was published, but one thing remains true: There is an ever-growing number of people attempting to design pages with no formal training. This book is the one place they can turn to find quick, non-intimidating, excellent design help. In The Non-Designer's Design Book, 2nd Edition, Robin turns her attention to the basic principles of good design and typography. Readers who follow her clearly explained concepts will produce more sophisticated, professional, and interesting 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.