Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.6
EAN: 9781592531929
ISBN: 159253192X
Label: Rockport Publishers
Manufacturer: Rockport Publishers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: January 01, 2006
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Sales Rank: 348047
Studio: Rockport Publishers
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Designers know that color is an extremely vital part of any design project and not a subject to be taken lightly. For better or for worse, it affects moods and elicits reactions.
Color Design Workbook invites readers to explore color through the language of professionals. As part of the Workbook series, this book aims to present readers with the fundamentals of graphic design. It supplies tips regarding how to talk to clients about color and using color in presentations. Background information on color such as certain cultural meanings is also included. Color Design Workbook breaks down color theory into straightforward terms, eliminating unintelligible jargon and showcases the work of top designers and the brilliant and inspiring use of color in their design work.
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I own dozens of graphic design books and the Color Design Workbook is one of the most useful books I own. I highly recommend it. It not only breaks down the theory of color and how it applies to design, it also gives examples of how color has hindered or helped in real world design projects. The page design is also fabulous...glossy pages with interesting design, yet readable information. Using color incorrectly is one of the most common blunders in graphic design so understanding it is crucial. ... Read More
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I found this book to be extremely helpful in understanding colours and their relationship with design. It's easy to read and has some great examples.
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Has lots of ideas for color use. Loved the section on the cultural meanings of color. So many interesting things to consider. Has some basic color theory, how to convey your message with color, etc. Very helpful for the graphic designer or visual artist.
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This book was a good basic book on color. I feel that there are better books out there that go more into color theory and I'm in the process of looking for those. Overall this book is great for beginning graphic design professionals.
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I bought this book expecting to find guidance on how colors work and how to use them. The book provides this, but not in the way I expected.
If you are looking for:
- A deep discussion of color theory with specific examples of what works and what does not or
- Insights from industry about how the choice of colors can affect production costs, choice of material, etc or
- Information about tools that can help with color selection, matching or proofing,
DON'T buy ... Read More
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