Introduction to Two-Dimensional Design: Understanding Form and Function

By John Bowers

Book Overview

A complete guide to quickly mastering the principles of two-dimensional graphic design.This excellent tutorial in the fundamentals of two-dimensional design demystifies the design process, presenting the principles of 2D design as a rational series of prescribed steps and by emphasizing how those principles apply to all design and art disciplines. With dozens of superb photographs and line drawings, many in full color, the author covers all the design basics-problem solving, form, research, structure, proportion, balance, and the role and applications of new design technology.John Bowers (Harbor Place, Oregon) is a professor of graphic design at Oregon State University. He is a past member of the board of directors of the Graphic Design Education Association.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471292249
• ISBN13: 9780471292241
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.3" x 7.0"