The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Design (Complete Idiot's Guides (Lifestyle Paperback)) by Marcia Layton Turner

by Marcia Layton Turner

If you can dream it, you can design it. Whether your goal is to design your own marketing materials, launch a visually compelling blog, or just have some fun creating your own CD covers, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Graphic Design is your one-stop reference. Presented in an intuitive, accessible format, here are the fundamental elements of design and design principles, as well as instruction on how to apply those elements and principles to a variety of projects. Covers art supplies, software, concept development, reproduction needs, and much more Sample projects include business cards, print and web ads, and graphic T-shirts Follows the success of other titles aimed at the aspiring artist, including the Complete Idiot’s Guide titles on digital photography, drawing, and manga

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published October 7, 2008

Reviews

[Whitaker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really great book shows us how everything is great and worth to die for

[Missy J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brief overview of graphic design. Chapters on what graphic design is about, typography, color, grids, image selection (layout) and promotional materials. This book includes fitting photographs that exemplify what the author is trying to explain. The first part of the book was better than the second half. The second half focuses on online aspects of designs (websites, blogs, e-zines...), most of the information is already outdated. Good introduction, but not enough for a thorough understanding.

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has a ton of good information about graphic design, but feels a bit more advanced than an "idiot's guide. ... "

Also, I would think a book about graphic design would have a much better looking cover than this. This is probably the worst looking cover I have seen for a book about graphic design.

[Lyric · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was expecting something that delved more into the technology involved with graphic design. I wanted to know more about specific software and how to use it. Ths book is not that useful.

[Gillian Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent overview and introduction to the whole concept of graphic design. Exactly what I was looking for. it was well organized and easy to read and understand.