Book Review: The Elements of Graphic Design

My new friends at Skyhorse publishing sent over this book: The Elements of Graphic Design - and it's so appropriate for me because as a designer, I'm constantly wanting to learn more! 

This book is actually a second edition by Alex W. White & even though I have yet to read the entire thing (lack of time) - I'm loving what I've read so far!  The book is definitely thought provoking & has a bit over 200 pages of full color. 




I HIGHLY recommend this book for anyone thinking of getting into the Graphic Design field. You'll learn about how you can apply design components, color, similarity & contrast, unity & space, type & much more!




I love how Alex manages to describe a unique approach to successful graphic design & inspires us to create better work.....brilliant!





You can pick up your copy here.



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11 comments

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    I think our site should feature your blog... You always find fashionable items!

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  2. I'm back in school for graphic design and think I need this book. It looks awesome!

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  3. Looks like a good one !!

    xxLily
    goldandgray.com

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  4. Great book. If I don't stop buying books I am going to have to move. ;)

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  5. I'm a designer in Seattle. I got the original version of this book in college - good to see they updated it. I'm curious - outside of your product lines, are you still working as a graphic designer? If so, I'd love to see your work!

    Shanda Foisy
    Pixel Soup Creative

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  6. Jen! Love your leopard Iphone case! where did you get it?!

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  7. I'm so excited you shared this!! I just read one and have been looking for more good graphic design reads!!

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  8. Great share. I need this as I just took a design class at Art Center over the summer. Love graphic design!

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  9. LA IN THE BAY: I got the iPhone case from JCREW. :)

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