Graphic Design for Electronic Documents and User Interfaces (Acm Press Tutorial Series) (Paperback)

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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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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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Product Details

• Paperback: 266 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional (July 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201543648
• ISBN-13: 978-0201543643
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #916,926 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good background for layout and use of text, March 28, 2000

By	S. Willie (Brisbane, QLD Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Rules of the Road, February 1, 2007

By	J. Robiola (Silicon Valley) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very simple., June 11, 2002

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A entry level book to a designer, document and GUI.