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Record Nr.

UNINA9910954585403321

Autore

Samara Timothy

Titolo

Drawing for graphic design : understanding conceptual principles and practical techniques to create unique, effective design solutions / / Timothy Samara

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Beverly, : Rockport Publishers, 2012

Edizione

[1st edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (226 p.)

Classificazione

DES007040DES012000

Disciplina

741.6

Soggetti

Graphic arts

Commercial art

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Title -- Contents -- Foreword: Thoughts On Drawing: In Design Culture, Education, and Practice -- Discovery -- Territories of Design Drawing -- Universal Principles of a Strong Drawing -- Message and Metaphor: Creating Narratives with Drawing -- Processes -- The Search: Ideation and Resolution -- From Pencil to Mouse-and Beyond: Integrating Drawing with Other Image-Making and Production -- Selected Case Studies -- Invention -- Getting Started: Tools and Prep -- Exercises -- Artifacts: A Showcase of Drawing-Based Design Projects from Around the World -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Acknowledgments: A directory of designers who contributed their work to this book appears under the inside back cover flap.

Sommario/riassunto

"Here is a complete, comprehensive drawing reference for design students and professionals alike who want to implement drawing as a professional tool. In Drawing for Graphic Design, Timothy Samara empowers readers to add drawing to their design vocabulary, featuring case studies of commercial projects from start to finish along with a showcase of real-world projects that integrate drawing as an intrinsic part of their visual communication. Filled with original author drawings and sketches, it's a must-have reference that will benefit designers of all levels"--