Design Fundamentals for New Media [Paperback]

James Bennett (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1401837794 | ISBN-13: 978-1401837792 | Publication Date: July 22, 2004 | Edition: 1

While design principles remain the same whatever the medium, digital technology can shape their application in a profound way. In this unique and timely book, design educator James Bennett introduces and examines the fundamental elements of design from the perspective of a generation of designers raised on "new media." Foundational design concepts are explored in full-page spreads that integrate text and artwork to illustrate contemporary approaches to designing for digital media. Combining timeless principles with leading-edge technology in a smart full-color package, Design Fundamentals for New Media opens the door to a rich and rewarding way of exploring modern design techniques.

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About the Author

James Bennett has been involved with the marriage of design and technology for well over a decade. James assisted in the creation of the Arts and Technology Lab at the University of South Florida, where he developed screen graphics and computer-generated animation during the infancy of the new media explosion. Currently James teaches at the International Academy of Design and Technology in Tampa, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (July 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401837794
• ISBN-13: 978-1401837792
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring., April 2, 2011

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J. Guzman "JAG" (Mountain Home , ID) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book for a class. This book is not all that helpful. I found better information in "how to for dumbies.." books. I didn't learn much from this book at all. It was too plane and simple and you don't feel like your gaining any information when you read it. If you are buying this book for other than a class I would look some where else. Please let me know if this review helped. Thank you.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great design text, February 25, 2010

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DrLazer "DrLazer" (CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Design Fundamentals for New Media (Paperback)

This book is used in a number of university courses on designing with new media and is liked by students and faculty alike. It offers practical advice as well as keeping the big picture in mind. Students have used it to create great products in a variety of media. Recommended!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars College book for new designers, February 8, 2011

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As an artist I appreciate the depth given to the subjects. The chapters are short, but when doing assignments it gives exactly what designers or students need to know to create a well layed out web page. It is writen so that those that have just started doodeling and want to be designers can do just that. The illustrations are top notch and allow more experienced artists to become inspired. This alone helps to reinforce the elements of design, and allow those that read this book to critique with a full vocabulary. It has really helped me explain what is being done right and what is being done wrong in a piece. I was required to get this book for Visual Design Fundimentals and I think I'm going to keep it for an example of what a design can really look like when I put your mind to it.