Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design

Bryony Gomez-Palacio; Armin Vit

ISBN 10: 1592537421 / ISBN 13: 9781592537426

Published by Rockport Publishers, 2011

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Title: Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide ...

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: New

Edition: 2nd Edition

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Synopsis:

Graphic Design, Referenced is a visual and informational guide to the most commonly referenced terms, historical moments, landmark projects, and influential practitioners in the field of graphic design. With more than 2,000 design projects illustrating more than 400 entries, it provides an intense overview of the varied elements that make up the graphic design profession through a unique set of chapters: "principles" defines the basic foundation of what constitutes graphic design; "knowledge" explores the most influential sources through which we learn about graphic design; "representatives" gathers the most prominent designers who have steered the course of graphic design in one way or another; and "practice" highlights some of the most iconic work produced that serve as examples of best practices and illustrate its potential lasting legacy.

About the Author:

Born and raised in Mexico City, Armin Vit and his partner Bryony GomezPalacio are graphic designers and cofounders of UnderConsideration (www.underconsideration.com), a growing network and enterprise dedicated to the progress of the graphic design profession and its practitioners, students, and enthusiasts. Since 2002 they have published and edited some of the most widely read design blogs, including Speak Up, Brand New, Quipsologies, Word It, and FPO (For Print Only). In 2007, they established the Department of Design to produce clientdriven work. Bryony and Armin each have a decade of experience in various disciplines including corporate and brand identity, annual reports, business collateral, web design and programming, packaging, and magazine and book design. They are the authors of The Word It Book and Women of Design, published by HOW Books in 2007 and 2008 respectively. They reside in Austin, Texas, with their daughter, Maya, and two cats.