Lella and Massimo Vignelli (International Graphic Design) (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Vignelli is a powerful name in graphic design. IMAGES' Hands On series is greatly enhanced by this wonderful book by Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Massimo learnt early in his career that a designer should be able to design everything, hence, 'design is one'. Lella and Massimo Vignelli prove that design should be semantically correct, syntactically correct, and pragmatically understandable, but also visually powerful, intellectually elegant and timeless. The book shows that real meaning must be researched and consistent throughout a design, and that the final result must be understandable. Design as a complete, or perfect statement is paramount in the philosophy of these modern designers. This is borne out in the featured designs for corporate identity, packaging, post design, interior design, architectural graphics, book and magazine design, furniture design and product design, many with instant global recognition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: Images Publishing Dist A/C (July 24, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1920744525
• ISBN-13: 978-1920744526
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #136,881 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars rm-s, August 22, 2009

By	Robert Miller-Smith (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An excellent publication, demonstrating a range of outstanding design. For students, read the words don't just look at the illustrations!

4.0 out of 5 stars One to one, January 29, 2005

By	Harpreet Padam "Pinksaturday" (India) - See all my reviews

What is nice about books such as 'Design is One' is the quality of narrating your experience in first person. Massimo talks to you as you read, making it a very personal tour through the rich Vignelli life of design. To notice the excitements and dissappointments, thus, makes it more of a true story than a glorified publishing product. I didnt enjoy a designer's work more through a book since I read a similar narrative book on Frank Gehry.