Being a successful graphic designer today requires more than knowing the essential features of industry-standard software applications. It also requires an understanding of how to integrate these programs into a seamless whole while producing work that conforms to design principles and client expectations. This fully revised fourth edition of THE GRAPHIC DESIGNER'S DIGITAL TOOLKIT provides a full-color, comprehensive overview of Macintosh OS X and Windows Vista operating systems, design fundamentals, and the "Big 3" digital design programs used in the graphics industry today: Adobe Illustrator CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4, and Adobe InDesign CS4. The book examines the essential features of each, then reveals in practical detail the skills and technology necessary for effective design for print and Web Media. This project-based book features a highly visual introduction to the essential tools and functions of each application from the perspective of the working designer. Readers are then given the pportunity to put what they learn to work by tackling design projects from concept to completion with assignments drawn from the everyday world of professional graphic designers.
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Being a successful graphic designer today requires more than knowing the essential features of industry-standard software applications. It also requires an understanding of how to integrate these programs into a seamless whole while producing work that conforms to design principles-and client expectations. This fully revised edition of The Graphic Designer's Digital Toolkit, 2nd Edition provides a comprehensive overview of the "Big 4" digital design programs used in industry today-Adobe Illustrator?, Adob
About the Author, Allan Wood
Allan Wood has been an educator in digital media, photography, and graphic design for nearly 25 years, and has worked professionally as well in the industry. For much of that time he has taught at the post-secondary level as an Assistant Professor, including as Program Chair in Graphic Design and Professional Photography and the program's curriculum developer/ instructional designer at McIntosh College in New Hampshire. He was recently awarded a second place standing for Educator of the Year in the category Computer Design: Graphics and Photography, among 80 colleges participating. Drawing on his extensive experience, which includes owning his own full-time business, Allan has developed many innovative project-based courses that integrate contemporary graphic design concepts and techniques with computer graphics for both print and Web media. Among his many independent photographic and graphic design projects is a recently completed New England lighthouse tourism site at www.nelights.com. His images have appeared in national greeting cards, calendars, and catalogs, and he is a member of the New Hampshire Professional Photographer's Association and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals. Allan holds a Master's degree in Instructional Design and Online Learning: Digital Media.
