The Designer's Desktop Manual

by Jason Simmons

The essential technical aspects of key areas of print and screen-based design are explored in an in-depth guide that offers insight into the technological issues and step-by-step skills needed to bring design to a professional standard.

Genres: Design, Nonfiction, Art Design, Reference, Creative

256 pages, Paperback

Published September 26, 2007

Reviews

[RW Press · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book to have knocking about in a design studio. If you're a seasoned designer I doubt you'll learn anything new, as most of the information in this book is quite basic, but essential basics. If you have juniors in your office, use this book as a first point of call for them so as not to bother the seniors so much.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic info... Why I bought this book... Sometimes I have customers who just doesn't get why? And I need clear concise way to explain why the photo they snapped at 72 dpi just won't got it for print. So when they ask Why? Flip to the page and fax it over if I have to!

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're already familiar with Photoshop/Illustrator, this should be fairly easy to understand and is fantastic for polishing up skills. Overall, the book covers best practices for any designer and should be the first book any newbie designer touches.

[Ene Sepp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ma pole kunagi arvanud, et graafiline disain, kujundamine jms lihtne oleks aga ma pole ka arvanud, et see nii keeruline on. Tegelikult oli sellest mulle päris palju kasu, kuigi ma ei kavatse antud valdkonnas karjääri teha.

[Lizzie B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very didactic manual for anyone who needs a quick reference for basic design programs. I use this book at work all the time.

[Dina Benedetto · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a very organized informative book and would recommend it more for creative professionals that already have a background in Design.