Graphic Design Speak: A Visual Dictionary for Clients and Designers [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

~ Anistatia Miller (Author), Jared Brown (Author) "Paring a message to its essential elements is what a basic design solution must do..." (more)
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What does a client or art director really mean when they say "I want a clean look" or "The design should be bold"? Graphic Design Speak offers the answers in an easy-to-follow format that both clients and designers can use as points of reference in design briefs or strategy meetings. This book is an essential tool for any designer seeking to gain a better knowledge of the wants and needs of their clients.

--Over 200 color projects showing specific design solutions to answer client demands

--An international gathering of designers, studios, and ad agencies

--Quotes, tips, and anecdotes from both designers and clients

About the Author

Anistatia R. Miller and Jared M. Brown write and design for both books and websites from their home in Boise, Idaho. Miller was art director for Millimeter magazine and for numerous books during her twenty-five year design career. As a team, they designed the Fodor's Gold Guide series and have written articles for publications such as U&lc and Adobe magazines, and have recently published the books What Logos Do and Shaken Not Stirred: A Celebration of the Martini.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Rockport Publishers; illustrated edition edition (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 156496602X
• ISBN-13: 978-1564966025
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,358,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice to educate clients and staff, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

Nice to educate clients and staff about Design styles, and as a reference book, nice works, tremendous simplicity in the copy to easy understand the essence of the diferent graphic design styles.