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Graphically Speaking: A Visual Lexicon for Achieving Better Designer-Client Communication (Graphic Design) [Hardcover]

Lisa Buchanan (Author)
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1581802919 978-1581802917 November 2002
It's all too often that designers leave a meeting with clients feeling as if they've been speaking an entirely different language. Graphically Speaking solves such communication problems by breaking down client-designer dialogue into something both parties can understand. It visually "defines" more than 30 of the most common words that clients use to describe what they want in a design. Vague, possibly confusing terms--words like "elegant" or "powerful" or "warm"--are made specific as they relate to actual design style.

Entries provide visual reference materials including color combinations, fonts and final designs, so that terms are defined both literally and visually. Because of the structure of the book, it's really three "must-have" books in one--a client communication guide, a designer reference and an inspiring collection of top design projects.



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Lisa Buchanan worked with numerous clients on freelance projects, including logos, brochures, web sites, letterhead, and business cards, before becoming the art director for HOW Design Books. She is constantly developing her insights into the client-designer relationship, and has won an Art Director's Award for her work with F&W in the US. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: How Design Books (November 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581802919
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581802917
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #803,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a guide for dealing with clients!, November 29, 2002
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Kelly D. Lawrence (Neenah, WI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Graphically Speaking: A Visual Lexicon for Achieving Better Designer-Client Communication (Graphic Design) (Hardcover)
Ms. Buchanan has produced a gem here. An excellent guide to communicating with clients (never easy) in the graphic design arena. It's not only a beautifully designed book with excellent photography, realistic examples and trade secrets - this book gives the reader advice and information on client interaction and making sure you both are on the same path. A must for every graphic designer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Two days in my home and it's already filled with post-it flags, September 4, 2006
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asmusick (Bradenton, FL United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Graphically Speaking: A Visual Lexicon for Achieving Better Designer-Client Communication (Graphic Design) (Hardcover)
The simple, precise organization of this book helped me to see the ruts I tend to fall into and how to branch out. I doubt I'll haul it around to meetings, but it's a wonderful reference.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book showed me how......, April 16, 2005
This review is from: Graphically Speaking: A Visual Lexicon for Achieving Better Designer-Client Communication (Graphic Design) (Hardcover)
You know what feeling you want your audience to be left with, but how?
This book is the answer.
Colors, type faces, questions, word index, and style, all provided with examples.
Thank your dear Author and designer!
This book showed me how......
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