Graphic Design Theory (Graphic Design in Context)
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (606 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0500289808 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She is a former director of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Graphic Design Education Association, and the American Center for Design. . Through her research, teaching, and role as an adviser on college curricula, Davis has helped shape design education across the United States. About the Author Meredith Davis is Professor of Graphic Design and Director of Graduate Programs in Graphic Design at North Carolina State University, where she has taught since 1989. For ten years she was Chair of the Department of Graphic Design
Mark Twain X said Required reading for any legit graphic designer, and ideal for undergraduate coursework. Davis' book Graphic Design Theory is a must read for any practicing designer or design student. All too often, the design industry ignores the contexts and theoretical underpinnings surrounding the work made. This ultimately results in a lack of ethical practice. Davis' book is an overview of thinkers and theories relevant to any graphic design practice - from an historical overview. Recommend this book for design enthusiast Harry HM I was looking for a design theory for my research and I found this book. I recommend this book for anyone who are interested with design.. Five Stars Just as described! New!
Through her research, teaching, and role as an adviser on college curricula, Davis has helped shape design education across the United States. She is a former director of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Graphic Design Education Association, and the American Center for Design. For ten years she was Chair of the Department of Graphic Design. . Meredith Davis is Professor of Graphic Design and Director of Graduate Programs in Gra
New thinking about graphic design, uniting a historical perspective with an essential critical background, is made accessible to studentsthis thinking would otherwise be available only in diverse and unsuitable readings. Throughout, explanations are linked to visual concepts, so the book is useful for studio instruction as well as freestanding lecture courses on history or theory. A comprehensive introduction to graphic design theory. This textbook combines an analysis of historical thinking about design with contemporary critical theory. Promoting rigorous thinking as well as practical and technical proficiency, it encourages students to critique the professional design work they encounter, as well as their own studio practice. 260 illustrations, 188 in color