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Ultimate Guide to Graphic (2nd Edition)

Dennis Publishing | April 2010 | PDF | 196 pages | ISBN: 1907232478 | 77.1Mb

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Guide-Graphic-Design-Rawlinson/dp/1907232478

There are almost as many definitions of 'design' as there are colours in

the spectrum. At its most basic, though, we can say that it's the

creation of any inanimate object that motivates a fellow human being.

That motivation could be anything from going out to buy a new car ?? the

point of vehicle design and of those adverts that trumpet their

benefits - to simply stopping for a moment and appreciating the art

before them.

Design is a deeply ingrained part of the human psyche. Since the

earliest days when we were painting on cave walls, we have been

interested In creating objects that tell a story or simply brighten up

our surroundings, proving that the need to design is an inherent urge in

all of us. Over the years, of course, things have changed, tastes have

evolved and technology arnved, but still that desire remains. The advent

of the computer elevated design into a whole new level. No longer were

we restricted to sculpting, painting or drawing with physical objects;

now we could create in a virtual space on a screen, change our creations

as often as we wanted and finally output a definitive copy to share

with family, friends and the world at large.

And that's where The Ultimate Guide to Graphic Design 2nd Edition can

help. Over the course of almost 200 pages, we'll show you how you can

harness the power of your computer to create more professional,

appealing and engaging work that you'll be proud to show, and which will

impress those who see it.

With full coverage of Photoshop, Illustrator,

InDesign, QuarkXPress and more, our team of expert writers will guide

you step by step through each task at hand. And, if you need to brush up

on your skills before launching yourself into some of the more

ambitious projects, check out the comprehensive A to Z of Design in the

second half of the book, where we explain key concepts that every

professional or aspiring designer should have in their armoury.