Graphic Design Play Book Second Edition (an Exploration Of Visual Thinking)

By (author) Farina, Aurélien; By (author) Cure, Sophie
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An entertaining and highly original introduction to graphic design.
Description:

Understand how graphic design works through puzzles and activities!

 

A highly original introduction to graphic design, the Graphic Design Play Book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, logo design, posters and branding work. 
 
Through a series of games and activities, including spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot-to-dot, readers are introduced to graphic art concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way.

  

Graphic Design Play Book is illustrated with typefaces, posters and pictograms by distinguished designers including Otl Aicher, Pierre Di Sciullo, Otto Neurath and Gerd Arntz and includes solution pages, sticker sheets, die-cut templates and coloured paper.

 

Updated with a a brand-new chapter on page and cover design layout for its 10th anniversary, this is an irresistible gift for graphic designers and will be loved by anyone with an interest in visual communication either as a gift or a tool for design exploration and creativity.

 

"Graphic Design Play Book features a variety of puzzles and challenges, providing a fun and interactive way for young visual thinkers to engage with the world of graphic design" - Eye

Biographical note:
Aurélien Farina (Author)
Aurélien Farina is a French-Swiss graphic designer based in Paris. He founded Paper! Tiger! studio in 2011, specializing in editorial and print design.

Sophie Cure (Author)
Sophie Cure is a graphic designer based in Paris. She has run her own studio since 2012, focusing on visual identities, editorial design and educational tools.