|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADVERTISE WITH US
CONTACT US
YOUR SUBMISSIONS
COMMENTS
PRIVACY STATEMENTS
ABOUT DESIGNBOOM
 |
|
|
designboom book report: 'the little know-it-all'
 the little know-it-all common sense for designers editors: robert klanten, mika mischler and silja bilz publisher: die gestalten verlag
year: 2007
size: 352 pages, 12 x 16.5 cm
ISBN: 978-3-89955-166-2 ___________________________________________________________________ designboom rating:  ___________________________________________________________________ today's designer requires in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the design process, of the potential pitfalls, how his or her work links in with other disciplines, and - not least - how to sell the work and skills to his or her best advantage. content
the boundaries of design are moving, blending and merging at a rapid rate. designerstoday need to understand more than just the basics taught in school; new knowledge is required on a daily basis. this concisely edited text provides an easy to use reference source that is well-suited for graphic designers, from beginners to established professionals. presented in an unassuming little package, the 12 x16.5 cm book packs quite a punch. perfect for toting around in your bag, the book is meant to serve as a quick reference guide. the cover is designed to resemble a vintage text-book, playing with our assumptions of the contents. inside, the book is meticulously designed to make the information as clear and easy to use as possible. the editors have made the text simple to understand and detailed enough to even be useful for an expert. the text is illustrated with simple imagery and diagrams that concisely demonstrate the words. divided into seven chapters design, typography, digital media, production, marketing, law and organization, the book covers a wide range of traditional design subjects as well as more emerging ones. each section provides useful information on a variety of topics, discussing their history, context, tips and tricks, as well as providing reference to other books and websites that focus more specifically on a given subject. of particular utility are the sections on international law and printing standards. these provide a great basis to begin working and designing in the international market, helping ease the transition into this difficult area. the book's strength is its organization and method of delivering the information. it doesn't try to be the be-all-end-all of design books but provides a solid grounding in important areas and points the reader to more detailed sources when necessary. is it for me? although some of the topics are universal to all fields of design, this book is designed for the graphic designer. its well-suited for students and emerging professionals as a handy reference guide. it would be perfect for a freelance designer working on their own, providing them with information that will benefit their designs and business.  the book has a fun text-book like design  introduction and contents  sample page on design fundamentals  sample page on typography links: die-gestalten wesbite the little know-it-all ___________________________________________________________________ designboom ratings: ......................... interesting ................... good read, worth a look ............. very good ....... excellent, recommended . must have___________________________________________________________________
comments: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
nate db 10.11.07
DESIGN AEROBICS - EARLY COURSES (JANUARY 17 - MARCH 17, 2012)
 |
 |
||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||
| UPDATED! how to present yourself in a creative world. this course examines different approaches to make sure you and your work are brought to the attention of the people that 'matter' to you. |
NEW ! don’t blink or you’ll miss it! in this course we’ll look at temporary structures, from living quarters and exhibition stands to container stores and market stalls. |
|
|
|||||||||||||
|
(c) copyrights 2000 - 2010 designboom, all rights reserved. all material published remains the exclusive copyright of designboom.
no contents, including text, photographs, videos, etc. may be reproduced in whole or in part without the written consent of designboom. in addition, no material or contents may be reproduced on the world wide web by techniques of mirroring, framing, posting, etc. without the written consent of designboom. |