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Design Basics Index (Index Series)

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Design Basics Index (Index Series)

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With this latest addition to his popular Index series, Jim Krause covers all the basics--everything from typography and color to layout and business issues. Design Basics Index is packed with timeless content graphic designers will turn to again and again, including:

* A wealth of samples and exercises in a fun, flippable format

* Tools and techniques for creating dynamic layouts

* Inspiring ideas for successful idea brainstorming and concepting

* Tips and tricks for navigating the industry with ease

This book starts readers out with a look at the basic building blocks of design and takes them through the process of putting those elements together to create head-turning work. It's a desk reference no designer should be without!

Product Details:
Author: Jim Krause
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: How
Publication Date: December 03, 2004
Language: English
ISBN: 1581805012
Package Length: 8.1 inches
Package Width: 4.7 inches
Package Height: 1.2 inches
Package Weight: 1.5 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 31 reviews
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Average Customer Review:4.5
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0 of 2 found the following review helpful:

3Jury's still out  Mar 04, 2010
I ordered this book for a class. Since school began we've only had one assignment from the book so I really can't rate this book fairly from a technical point of view. I did consider using the book as a reference and the book does an workmanlike job on fleshing out some of the concepts, however, it did not fit with my concept of a resource book. In completing the assignment, the material could have been presented in an more engaging format. I am past my prime as regard being a student and perhaps this is how stuff works now-a-days. I'll reserve my opinion as neutral until I have more class time/resource check time to investigate it. Stay tuned!

5Great for all designers!  Jul 28, 2009
I found this book to be outstanding!

Whilest most design books go into design trends, Jim Krause goes into details about design fundamentals that are essential not only for begining designers, but more advanced designers as well. Also, the book is layed out in such a way that it is not subject to time. This book will still be a good read even ten years down the road.

If you're interested in getting into design, this book is an absolute must-have.

5The best Design book ever!!!  Mar 20, 2009
This is the best design book I've ever read. Has great info and gets right to the point. Also nice just to have for easy reference!

1 of 13 found the following review helpful:

1Too small to know  Aug 07, 2008
This book may be fantastic, but I have no idea as the width of the book is too small to properly open the book. Why would a designer approve this book size, makes me question how good he can be. I wished I had saved my money as it is too frustrating to battle out holding the book open to read.

5A great resource for students and professionals alike!  Apr 26, 2008
This book was mis-listed for one of my classes, but after buying it, I found myself taking it everywhere with me and reading it anytime I had spare time. Every time you look through it, you learn something new. As most artistic people are, I'm very visual, and all the examples really enhance the book and help to cement the ideas and rules. Very colorful, helpful and ultimately FUN TO READ! I love this book and recommend it!!

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