Idea Index

This handy little reference book lists hundreds of great ideas for visual artists -- whether you're a graphic designer, font designer, or web designer, or even just an amateur artist. Divided into two big sections, Graphic Effects and Typographic Treatments, The Idea Index offers new perspectives on shading, spacing, photo effects, and much more. No studio or workspace is complete without this book of helpful hints.

Jim Krause has worked as a designer in the Pacific Northwest since the 1980s. He has produced award-winning work for clients large and small, including Microsoft, McDonald's, Washington Apples, Bell Helicopter, Paccar/Kenworth, Northern Trust and Seattle Public Schools. He lives in Bellingham, Washington.