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The Designers Complete Index (Boxed Set) [Turtleback]

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The Designer's Complete Index. It's creative, powerful, inspiring and real - providing all the insight and problem-solving muscle a designer needs to produce the best work of their life.

This super-cool boxed set contains all three of Jim Krause's best-selling "Index" books, including Idea Index (graphic effects and typographic treatments), Layout Index (your secret weapon for effective, dynamic layouts) and Color Index (over 1100 color combinations with CMYK and RGB formulas). Each volume is packed with hundreds of stimulating ideas, creative solutions and practical instructions.

And the collector's box itself is a prize worth having, a slick yet practical carrying case you can use long after having put the books on your "most valuable resources" shelf.

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  • Turtleback: 984 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (October 15, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581805519
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581805512
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.2 x 4.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #201,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Great! Great!, November 19, 2004
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I love these books! I have had them maybe 3 weeks so far, but I have gotten so much use from them. Every page has something of use and I love the way the books are organized. I wanted to get all the three books in this kit, so I bought them all together instead of seperately. The case is a great asset to this set. Everywhere I go, someone has to comment on the case. "What is that?" they ask. "That's so cool!" others say. It's really interesting how people are so involved with this nifty box. Must buy! I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good things come in small packages.., January 31, 2007
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I didn't realize these books were so small, about 6" tall and come in a little clear case. But the content is great, I love HOW, and i love HOW Design Books. Very idea inspiring, I would definitely recommend, and Amazon sells it for quite a discount.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It's nice to have the set, September 13, 2005
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This combination is great. You get the Index, the Color and the Layout all in one. In particular, it has evolutions. It takes a layout, and you watch the progression of it and the different layouts for the same information with differing media.
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3.0 out of 5 stars good set
nice set for when you need some quick inspiration. clear plastic carrying case keeps books in good shape too.
Published 5 months ago by Cynthia

1.0 out of 5 stars Badly designed book about graphic design
Lured in by the dozens of glowing reviews, I chose to ignore my doubts stemming from the clunky 90's looking cover design. "Don't judge a book by it's cover"... Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Lillico

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource

While this three-volume set has been invaluable in giving me fresh ideas, approaches, and solutions in my work as an artist and graphic designer, I think it would be useful... Read more
Published 14 months ago by BG

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensible
It doesn't matter what kind of design you're doing; this is an awesome (and inspiring) set of reference materials.
Published 17 months ago by dbqp

2.0 out of 5 stars What's with the good reviews?
I don't get it? I bought the book based on the reviews, and I was very dissapointed. What is the point of this set? There's nothing here. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Guitar Hero fan

5.0 out of 5 stars the designers Complete Index
it's perfect, shows you alot of color combo's for mood/ season color solution! highly recomend these three little books
Published 18 months ago by Benjamin R. Shaffer

5.0 out of 5 stars A basic necessity!
I think every college graphic design student is required to get these - and there is a reason for that! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Barbara Staples

5.0 out of 5 stars design great things
the designers complete index is a must have for all designers out there in the field.
it includes an idea based book to get you started, a layout based book for format and a... Read more
Published on May 19, 2008 by P. Borkowski

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy
This set is well worth it. If you are into graphic design this belongs in your book case just buy it you wont regret it. Very helpful and inspiration set.
Published on March 20, 2008 by J. Collins

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it!
Great, easy to use and comes in a cute clear plastic carrying case. Although these are meant for graphic design, I use them for ideas for my oil paintings. Read more
Published on February 23, 2008 by Natalie Natalie

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