[ BASICS DESIGN 06: PRINT & FINISH Paperback ] Harris, Paul ( AUTHOR ) Nov - 20 - 2006 [ Paperback ]

Basics Design #6

by Gavin Ambrose

Enhance graphic design with great print and finish techniques* Dozens of print and finish techniques, each showcased with examples by top designers * Handy, small format * Highly visual throughout, with informative text and clear layoutHow can printing and finishing techniques be used to enhance graphic design? Basics Print and Finish explores that question in depth, with complete information that will be valuable to both graphic-design students and practicing designers. Concepts such as color building, reversing out, tints, shades, gradients, halftones, and computer-to-plate printing are all explained fully, with visual examples for each. Thermography, debossing, embossing, die cutting, varnishing, and other techniques are also covered in detail, with illustrations. Examples from top design studios illuminate the text and inspire readers to use these print and finish techniques in their own work.

Genres: Design, Reference

Paperback

First published October 1, 2006

Reviews

[lysslyss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually got this from the library... I'm still reading it and won't be able to finish because of the due date :(

So far this book is AWESOME. It's primarily for print and graphic design, but it explains just about every question I had about printing... foil, embossing, die-cuts, you name it! And for the less technically-minded, this book is also a great example of design inspiration! Contemporary, modern, classy, clean... LOVE the designs in there. Can't wait to read the rest of the series! Definitely a hope to find this one at my local booksale.

[Deniz Cem Önduygu · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very superficial. An introduction at best. (And the translation of the Turkish edition is no good.)

[Alex Devero · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great and concise introduction into print and finish. You will learn about the whole process, its individual parts and how designers can use these processes to improve and ehnace the final product.

[* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every graphic designer should have this book.