An Introduction to Information Design: (E) - Softcover

Coates, Kathryn; Ellison, Andy

 
9781780673387: An Introduction to Information Design: (E)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1780673388 ISBN 13: 9781780673387
Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Information design is the visualisation of information through graphic design. This invaluable guide provides a creative, informative and practical introduction to the general principles of information design. With chapters on understanding the audience, structure, legibility and readability, selection of media, experimentation and multi-platform delivery, An Introduction to Information Design gives a complete overview of this fundamental aspect of visual communication. Fully illustrated case studies from leading designers provide professional insight into the challenges involved in creating information design for print, interactive and environmental media. Practical exercises and tips enable the reader to put this learning into practice. This makes it the perfect book for graphic design students as well as design enthusiasts.

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About the Author

Kathryn Coates was the Art Editor for The Times Higher Education. She is currently Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University. Andy Ellison is a Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University. He is a member of the Typographic Circle, the Sign Design Society and the International Institute for Information Design.

From the Back Cover

Information design is the visualisation of information through graphic design. This invaluable guide provides a creative, informative and practical introduction to the general principles of information design.

With chapters on understanding the audience, structure, legibility and readability, selection of media, experimentation and multi-platform delivery, An Introduction to Information Design gives a complete overview of this fundamental aspect of visual communication.

Fully illustrated case studies from leading designers provide professional insight into the challenges involved in creating information design for print, interactive and environmental media. Practical exercises and tips enable the reader to put this learning into practice. This makes it the perfect book for graphic design students as well as design enthusiasts.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Publication date
2014
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1780673388
ISBN 13 
9781780673387
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
208