| REF: 9780471699026 | Meggs History of Graphic Design | PRICE: R 650.00 |
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| Fourth Edition. This edition surpasses in detail and breadth the content, design and colour reproduction of previous editions. |
| REF: 9781856694582 | Production for Graphic Designers | PRICE: R 400.00 |
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| Alan Pipes. Fourth Edition has been revised and embraces all the new and emerging technologies in graphics and print production, comprehensively explaining the prepress and processes from traditional to the latest on-press Ctp (computer to plate) digital offset and on-demand printing. |
| REF: 9781581804355 | How to Understand and Use Design and Layout | PRICE: R 250.00 |
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| This second edition approaches design in two comprehensive sections. The first takes a look at the basics, detailing the groung rules of design - including copy, imagery and result. The second section reviews various types of design with commentary on how the above princilples have been applied. |
| REF: 9780471285526 | Principles of Form and Design | PRICE: R 450.00 |
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| by Wucius Wong. This book is divided into three major sections: Firstly, the guide which provides a solid foundation in design basics with the emphasis on flat and abstract forms.
Second, this section demonstrates the creation of forms, focusing on representational aspects the extend the designers visual vocabulary.
Third, this section examines the use of linear and planar materials for construction free-standing objects in reality. |
| REF: 978 1592533299 | Complete Color Harmony Workbook with Tear-Out Swatches | PRICE: R 300.00 |
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| Text by L. Sawahata and K. Elridge.
This book is the ultimate color guide for the graphic design professional. Comprising color theory and psychology, it offers sound information for webmasters and fine artsits as well. This new edition is a dependable color-matching guide that allows you to select the best color combination to convey you individual message. Twenty-four adjectives are defined in color ranges to simplify the task. More that 1000 tear-out color CMYK formula color swatches allow you to mix and match infinite color schemes with ease.
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| REF: 978 2940361687 | Print and Production Finishes for Promotional Items | PRICE: R 450.00 |
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| by Scott Witham of Traffic Design Consultants.
For ideas on everything from mass-mail flyers, invitations, packaging and lavish catalogues to customized clothing, toys and badges. Shocasing inspiring applications of print, binding and finishing techniques, it explores the effective use of stocks, materials, textures and finishes across a range of formats and budgets.
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| REF: 978 1592532209 | The Best of Business Card Design | PRICE: R 450.00 |
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| by Loewy: London. The new book is packed with inspirational ideas for the humble , yet essential business card from top designers across the globe. Features examples from a wide range of professions, job titles, and functions. Highlights special materials and innovative printing techniques to broaden a designers options. |
| REF: 978 2880468187 | Wayfinding - Designing and Implementing Graphic Navigational Systems | PRICE: R 450.00 |
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| by Craig M. Berger. This book is the ultimate guide for graphic designers, architects and landscape architects, industrial designers and planners working in this field. Featuring: Symbols and universal design, mapping, inclusive design, road and external signs, hospital and healthcare facilities, universities and campuses, museums and exhibitions, transport systems, urban systems, heritage areas and parks, corporate environments and sport facilities. |
| REF: 978 2940361670 | Colour Management for Packaging | PRICE: R 550.00 |
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| by J.T.Drew & S.A. Meyer. Colour is the single most important tool a graphic designer has for creating compelling design. This book arms designers with a thorough understanding of how to communicate with colour in packaging design. Every aspect of colour management for packaging is explored, from issues of standout, impact and legibility, appetite ratings and emotional responses to colour, to technical considerations, pre-press requirements and issuess of display and aging. This book showcases over 300 package designs from renowned designers across the globe. |
| REF: 978 2940361946 | Print and Production Finishes for Bags, Labels and Point of Purchase | PRICE: R 480.00 |
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| by Carolyn Knight & Jessica Glaser. This inspirational sourcebook is also an indespensible practical guide for design, materials and finishes that make bags, labels and promotional displays that stand out from the crowd. Work across all budgets and print runs is explored, revealing how print and production finishes can be utilized to grab the audiences attention. |
| REF: 978 2940361588 | Choosing and Using Paper for Great Graphic Design | PRICE: R 480.00 |
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| by Mark Hampshire & Keith Stephenson. This book includes a wallet of samples reflecting a full range of professional paper stocks. A comprehensive resource for every designer working with paper. It showcases the very best in paper-focused designs, and gathers all the information needed for planning and executing a project in paper, from fold styles to paper sizes, binding techniques to packaging. Art, fashion, music and product design all feature, demonstrating the warmth and versatility of paper. |
| REF: 978 1592533879 | Design Evolution: Theory into Practice | PRICE: R 350.00 |
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| by Timothy Samara. This book features a refresher course in form, color, type, imagery and layout - the five major skill areas a designer must master. Puts theory in practice through 40 case studies, which track each project from strategy to concept, sketch to refined layout, to production. |
| REF: 978 1592534005 | Logo Lounge 4 | PRICE: R 520.00 |
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| by C. Fishel & B. Gardner. This book is the fourth in the series, and once again celebrates the brilliant work of top designers around the world. Features 2000 logos and provides fresh inspiration to anyone looking to craft an identity. |
| REF: 978 2940361984 | Print and Production Finishes for Sustainable Design | PRICE: R 495.00 |
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| by Edward Dennison. Sustainability is now established as an imporatant consideration for designers everywhere. No longer is attractive diesn that is on time and on budget enough. Of equal imporatance is how that design is achieved - its effect on people, and on the environment. Life cycle assessements and clear explanations of the environmental benefits of key production techniques make it an indispensible practical guide; ideas on everything from cushions and bedding, notebooks and giftwrap, food packaging, product design and print meadia make it an invaluable ideas sourcebook. |
