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Big Book of Design Ideas

by David E. Carter
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Overview

This is a book that many have described as a must have for every designer's bookshelf. Finally available in paperback, this invaluable compendium offers more than 900 examples of graphic design projects of all kinds β€” promotional materials, letterheads, editorial layouts, exhibits, packaging, posters, annual reports, T-shirts and more β€” culled from the work of leading professionals in every area of the graphic design field.

Synopsis

To trigger an endless stream of fresh design ideas, readers can turn to this major new reference source containing numerous inspiring examples of fine graphic design for projects of all kinds. The book contains an assemblage of visual concepts from all over the world. Categories include designs for annual reports, books, calenders, catalogs, editorial layouts, exhibits, labels and tags, letterheads, menus, outdoor advertising, packaging, posters, promotion materials, shopping bags, T-shirts, and even more. With over nine hundred examples culled from the work of leading professionals in every area of the graphic design field, this volume can become a brain-storming partner on a daily basis for professional and students designers alike, and also come to the aid of entrepreneurs, freelancers, restaurateurs, consultants, and anyone else who needs ideas for designing personalized printed materials.


About The Author

David E. Carter is the pioneer of trademark and logo books. Since his first volume appeared in 1972, he has produced nearly eighty books on the subject. As a designer, he has created corporate identities for more than three hundred businesses worldwide, and he has also won seven Emmy Awards for his work in the television field. He is based in Ashland, Kentucky.

About the Author, David E. Carter

A noted authority on the subjects of graphic design, logo design, and corporate branding, David E. Carter has produced over 100 best-selling books in those fields, including The Big Book of Logos, The Big Book of New Design Ideas, and The Big Book of Business Cards. He is currently working on several new corporate identity books.

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Book Details

Published
May 1, 2003
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Pages
384
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780060087630

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