Design elements : understanding the rules and knowing when to break them
Timothy Samara (Author)
Outlines the broad areas of expertise that graphic designers must master featuring hundreds of tips and examples demonstrating the fundamental skills that contribute to successful design. Samara not only provides a thorough understanding of the rules of design, but also discusses how to break those rules without compromising communication or confusing your audience. --From publisher description
Print Book, English, 2014
Second edition, updated + expanded View all formats and editions
Rockport Publishers, Beverly, Massachusetts, 2014
320 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
9781592539277, 1592539270
868379821
What is graphic design?
Twenty rules for making good design
Form and space
Color fundamentals
Choosing and using type
The world of image
Putting it all together
Causin' some trouble : when and why to break every rule in this book
Previous edition: 2007
Includes index