Design Basics Made Easy: Graphic Design in a Digital Age (Made Easy

by Aaron Miller, Andrea Pennoyer, David Woodward

Graphic design is as important today, as it was before the computer, the ipad and the internet. Understanding colour, spatial relationships, how to work with images and fonts are critical to any form of successful a poster, a newsletter, a book cover, an advert, a website. It’s so easy now to create something, using all the powerful software tools but this clear and accessible new book shows you how to make careful judgements, how to work with printers, how to source materials, and how to brief others. Perfect for those exploring design, at any level, and in every form.

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

Published January 10, 2017

Reviews

[Anastasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is 112 times cheaper than my college tuition for a year and taught me more :(

[Amethyst Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're just starting out with graphic design, or maybe you're already in the graphic design industry, this book is a great guide to all the basic design principles and best practices in the industry. It also talks about how it's like to work in the industry, how to make sure you get paid, professionalism, and gives great guidelines on how to design for print and for the web. It even gives out tips and tricks on how to use certain designing software to your advantage and for a better workflow. Definitely a great book.

[Ioana Filipaş-Calamar · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I am not a beginner when it comes to graphic design, I found a lot of useful information in this book. Everything is structured in a way that makes the visual hierarchies clear and the spreads appealing, and the authors really practice what they preach.
I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who knows little-to-nothing about graphic design and wants to learn more.

[Jocelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

As advertised. Easy to read and understand. Somewhat lacking in the “designing for screen” section though.

[Erika Powers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Learned a ton! Loved it.