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1. | Interactive Design: An Introduction to the Theory and Application of User-centered Design By: Andy Pratt; Jason Nunes Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-NOV-2012 Insert Date: 20-OCT-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Interactive Design: An Introduction to the Theory and Application of User-centered Design
User experience design is one of the fastest-growing specialties in graphic design. Smart companies realize that the most successful products are designed to meet the needs and goals of real people the users. This means putting the user at the center of the design process.This innovative, comprehensive book examines the user-centered design process from the perspective of a designer. With rich imagery, Interactive Design introduces the different UX players, outlines the user-centered design process from user research to user testing, and explains through various examples how user-centered...
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2. | Design: Type: A Seductive Collection of Alluring Type Designs By: Paul Burgess; Tony Seddon Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-SEP-2012 Insert Date: 15-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Design: Type: A Seductive Collection of Alluring Type Designs
Featuring a curated collection of about 500 exquisite designs, along with essays from top designers about the essence and importance of good typography in design, Design: Type is an insightful resource filled with mini-workshops that dissect several featured projects and highlight the effectiveness of the type treatments. The first in a new series, this informative sourcebook offers the best of typography in practice and is an essential resource for students and professionals alike.
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3. | By: Jason Tselentis Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 04-SEP-2012 Slots: 1.0 |
This comprehensive resource for graphic designers will help you merge traditional print design skills with new technology to create imaginative, informative, and useful online experiences for clients and ultimately the end users.
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4. | The Best of Letterhead&Logo Design By: Mine Design; Top Studio Design; Stoltz Design; Sayles Graphic Design Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-MAR-2012 Insert Date: 06-JUN-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Best of Letterhead&Logo Design
The best-selling Letterhead and Logo Design now compiles the most creative and inspiring work in the field in a stunning collection featuring the best of the past four volumes.
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5. | The Best of Business Card Design 9 By: Rule29 Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-MAR-2012 Insert Date: 06-JUN-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: The Best of Business Card Design 9
New in paperback, this innovative collection features the most current and best work by top designers worldwide.
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6. | By: Amy Graver; Ben Jura Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 06-JUN-2012 Slots: 1.0 |
This unique, go-to guide for designers fully details the essential layout and design skills needed to succeed in this competitive industry.
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7. | By: Timothy Samara Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 06-JUN-2012 Slots: 1.0 |
Here is a complete, comprehensive drawing reference for design students and professionals alike who want to implement drawing as a professional tool.
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8. | Design: Paper: A Seductive Collection of Alluring Paper Designs By: Public School Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 06-JUN-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Design: Paper: A Seductive Collection of Alluring Paper Designs
Design: Paper is the first in a new, informative series of design documentaries which offers the best of design in practice.
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9. | By: Kristin Cullen Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JUN-2012 Insert Date: 20-MAY-2012 Slots: 1.0 |
Explore the fundamentals of typography with this practical new guide.
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10. | Stop, Think, Go, Do: How Typography and Graphic Design Influence Behavior By: Steven Heller; Mirko Ilic Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012 Insert Date: 20-MAY-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Stop, Think, Go, Do: How Typography and Graphic Design Influence Behavior
This revolutionary guide is not only the first to look at how typography in design creates a call to action, but it also explores type and image as language.
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11. | By: Bruce Hanington; Bella Martin Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 24-APR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Universal Methods of Design
Universal Methods of Design is an immensely useful survey of research and design methods used by today’s top practitioners, and will serve as a crucial reference for any designer grappling with really big problems.
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12. | 46th Publication Design Annual By: Society of Publication Designers Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 09-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: 46th Publication Design Annual The best visual design work is about emotion as much as appearance....
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13. | By: Jason Tselentis; Allan Haley; Richard Poulin; Tony Seddon Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 09-MAR-2012 Slots: 1.0 |
Typography, Referenced is the single most comprehensive volume covering every aspect of typography that any design student, professional designer, or design aficionado needs to know today.
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14. | Brand Bible: The Complete Guide to Building, Designing, and Sustaining Brands By: Debbie Millman Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 27-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Brand Bible: The Complete Guide to Building, Designing, and Sustaining Brands Brand Bible is a comprehensive resource on brand design fundamentals....
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15. | By: Aaris Sherin Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JAN-2012 Insert Date: 27-FEB-2012 Slots: 1.0 | Color is an integral part of any design solution....
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16. | LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2: 3000 Animal and Mythology Logos By: Catharine Fishel; Bill Gardner Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JUL-2010 Insert Date: 17-DEC-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2: 3000 Animal and Mythology Logos
The second in the seven-volume LogoLounge Master Library series, LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2: 3000 Animal & Mythology Logos is a highly organized collection of 3,000 animal and mythology logo designs, culled carefully from LogoLounge.com, the largest online searchable collection of logos in the world.
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17. | Materials, Structures, and Standards: All the Details Architects Need to Know But Can Never Find By: Julia Mcmorrough Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JAN-2006 Insert Date: 17-DEC-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Materials, Structures, and Standards: All the Details Architects Need to Know But Can Never Find
Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details-overwhelmingly more than architects need to know to know on any given day.
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18. | 1,000 Bags, Tags, & Labels: Distinctive Designs for Every Industry By: Kiki Eldridge Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-JAN-2006 Insert Date: 17-DEC-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: 1,000 Bags, Tags, & Labels: Distinctive Designs for Every Industry
When attempting to create a bag, tag, or label design that is strong in every respect, you are contending with some of the world’s best designers.
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19. | LogoLounge 2: 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers By: Bill Gardener; Catharine Fishel Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-NOV-2006 Insert Date: 01-DEC-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: LogoLounge 2: 2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers
Features 2,000 logos and provides fresh inspiration to anyone looking to direct the design of their own identity.
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20. | Design Matters: Portfolios 01: An Essential Primer for Today’s Competitive Market By: Maura Keller Publisher: Rockport Publishers Publication Date: 01-MAY-2010 Insert Date: 30-NOV-2011 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Design Matters: Portfolios 01: An Essential Primer for Today’s Competitive Market
During the past few years, portfolio management and self-promotion have taken on a far greater role within a graphic designer’s business model.
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