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Infographic Design
Gingko Press
Infographics provide graphic visual representations of information or knowledge intended to present data quickly and concisely to a broad swath of users. Infographic Design explores the building blocks of infographics and data visualization starting with a brief history of the discipline followed by an examination of the most common contemporary approaches to visual representation.
Theory of Type Design
Artbook
Theory of Type Design, by internationally renowned Dutch graphic designer and typographer Gerard Unger, is the first complete and accessible theory of the breathtakingly varied field of typography. Unger approaches the diversity and creativity of the field with a reflective critical theory of how we design and make sense of text. The history of typography is surveyed and explored in relation to how our eyes and brain process various letter shapes in order to understand text.
I love it. What is it?
Phaidon Press
No other design company has worked with as many significant brands as Turner Duckworth, the company behind the visual identities of Amazon, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, and Metallica. I love it. What is it? showcases Turner Duckworth’s philosophies, learnings, and adventures from more than three decades of working with major brands and presents the firm’s inside scoop on what makes successful brands tick.
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Featured Title, Milton Glaser: POP
From 1954, when he co-founded the legendary Push Pin Studios, to the late ’70s, Milton Glaser was one of the most celebrated graphic designers of his day, whose work graced countless book and album covers, posters, magazine covers, and advertisements, both famous and little-known. Glaser largely defined the international visual style for illustration, advertising, and typeface design and interest in his legacy continues unabated, with modern creatives acknowledging his influence.
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