Design elements, typography fundamentals
a graphic style manual for understanding how typography affects design
Bände/Inhalt:
- 1. Type in context. Definition and function ; In practice -- 2. Essential elements. Anatomy and terminology -- 3. On typefaces. Categories of type ; Selection considerations ; In combination -- 4. Typesetting factors. Space and spacing ; Alignments and paragraphs ; Hierarchy ; Aesthetic tailoring -- 5. Structure. Baseline alignment ; Grid systems ; Alternate methods
- "Explore the fundamentals of typography with this practical new guide. An instructional reader rather than historical survey, Design Elements: Typography Fundamentals uses well-founded, guiding principles to teach the language of type and how to use it capably. Designers are left with a solid ground on which to design with type. Limitless potential for meaningful and creative communication exists--this is the field guide for the journey!"--