Designed to prepare readers for success in graphic design, the third edition of EXPLORING THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN has been completely updated to reflect the very latest in graphic design concepts and contemporary design work. With its straightforward approach and dynamic examples, this richly illustrated full-color book offers clear explanations of the fundamental principles, award-winning examples of professional work, and diagrams that clearly show how these principles operate in successful design solutions. Offering a practical and visual introduction to the world of graphic design, this book provides readers with detailed coverage of design concepts, including color, imagery, creative thinking, and visual-problem solving, as well as an overview of the field of graphic design and related career options. In addition, the third edition includes all-new material on digital media, interactive design, and typography to ensure that readers have all the information needed to work in the ever-changing world of graphic design.
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Alexis Baez –
When it arrived to me the first chapter and part of the second were highlighted, which I just attribute to previous renters highlighting on top of each other. Other than that there’s little to no other highlighting. I would recommend renting this book, you may just have to get through the first chapter’s highlighting haha. Other than that I have no complaints and I am still using the book.
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Dave –
didn’t have any problems. it’s a book. I used it for a class, you either need it or you don’t.
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Amazon Customer –
Used in introductory class for graphic design. Good introduction to the basics and key elements.
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DanHo –
A very precisely and efficiently worded textbook. There are many many examples which are an absolute pleasure.
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Vaughn Don –
Was as advertised. Delivery was fast.
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April Garcia –
This was required for my design class. This book is definitely helpful, descriptive about its topics, and provide great examples. It was quite easy to understand, and has helped me understand my class a lot more especially when it came to the terms it used.
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Brenda Arey –
Excellent text for Graphic Design Course as well as illustrations by actual Designers for covers, logos, etc.
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SamKotally –
I only ordered this book for school, it was sent timely with no problems… but it is hard to understand this book, it is not written well in my opinion
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rhinestonelife –
This is my textbook for class. But were I not in a class, I would like to have this book on my shelf. It is clear, precise, with modern/contemporary examples of design. It is also well-designed as a book. It goes into depth where it should, but doesn’t go on and on, and the examples support the text and it is clear why they are there. Also, so many of these design books communicate ideas with captions. In this one, I don’t have any trouble reading all the captions.
Alexis Baez –
When it arrived to me the first chapter and part of the second were highlighted, which I just attribute to previous renters highlighting on top of each other. Other than that there’s little to no other highlighting. I would recommend renting this book, you may just have to get through the first chapter’s highlighting haha. Other than that I have no complaints and I am still using the book.
Dave –
didn’t have any problems. it’s a book. I used it for a class, you either need it or you don’t.
Amazon Customer –
Used in introductory class for graphic design. Good introduction to the basics and key elements.
DanHo –
A very precisely and efficiently worded textbook. There are many many examples which are an absolute pleasure.
Vaughn Don –
Was as advertised. Delivery was fast.
April Garcia –
This was required for my design class. This book is definitely helpful, descriptive about its topics, and provide great examples. It was quite easy to understand, and has helped me understand my class a lot more especially when it came to the terms it used.
Brenda Arey –
Excellent text for Graphic Design Course as well as illustrations by actual Designers for covers, logos, etc.
SamKotally –
I only ordered this book for school, it was sent timely with no problems… but it is hard to understand this book, it is not written well in my opinion
rhinestonelife –
This is my textbook for class. But were I not in a class, I would like to have this book on my shelf. It is clear, precise, with modern/contemporary examples of design. It is also well-designed as a book. It goes into depth where it should, but doesn’t go on and on, and the examples support the text and it is clear why they are there. Also, so many of these design books communicate ideas with captions. In this one, I don’t have any trouble reading all the captions.