This book provides practical advice on how to use computer graphics to communicate information effectively. Whether the communication medium is a printed piece of paper or a computer screen, whether the information is contained in text, charts, maps, diagrams, or other illustrations, there are clear graphic- design rules governing good visual display or presentation. The author has more than 20 years of experience refining and explaining these rules as they apply to hardware, software, and every manner of computer application. This book brings together in one place the invaluable range of people who design or use computer systems. 0201543648B04062001
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This book provides practical advice on how to use computer graphics to communicate information effectively. Whether the communication medium is a printed piece of paper or a computer screen, whether the information is contained in text, charts, maps, diagrams, or other illustrations, there are clear graphic- design rules governing good visual display or presentation. The author has more than 20 years of experience refining and explaining these rules as they apply to hardware, software, and every manner of computer application. This book brings together in one place the invaluable range of people who design or use computer systems. 0201543648B04062001
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About Aaron Marcus Aaron Marcus is an internationally recognized authority on the design of user interfaces, interactive multimedia, and printing/publishing documents, including charts, forms, icons, and screens. He co-authored Human Factors and Typography for More Readable Programs (1990) and Graphic Design for Electronic Documents and User Interfaces (1992), both published by Addison-Wesley as ACM Press Books. Marcus received a BA in physics from Princeton University (1965) and a BFA and MFA in graphic design from Yale University Art School (1966). 0201543648AB04062001
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Good background for layout and use of text,
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This review is from: Graphic Design for Electronic Documents and User Interfaces (ACM Press Tutorial Series) (Paperback)
This is a 'classic' and very useful when it comes to screen and page layout. I have used this book as a reference for classes in interface design for many years. My copy went missing so I bought another one.
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Rules of the Road,
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This review is from: Graphic Design for Electronic Documents and User Interfaces (ACM Press Tutorial Series) (Paperback)
A well-organized and concise distillation of graphic design rules backed up by extensive research. While not nearly as pretty as some books, for instance the Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Tufte, this is a far more valuable summary of specific design rules. This book is worth the price just for the "Ten Commandments of Color", an area about which most people responsible for graphic interfaces seem to be clueless.
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Very simple.,
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This review is from: Graphic Design for Electronic Documents and User Interfaces (ACM Press Tutorial Series) (Paperback)
A entry level book to a designer, document and GUI.
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