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Basic Design Texts

 
 
Axolotl
14:51 / 19.08.04
Though I did GCSE's with design elements they were all taught by fine art teachers who knew squat about graphic design. I am interested in dabbling in design again and am looking for a basic textbook that will give me some basic skills and concepts to work with. Any ideas?
 
 
TeN
18:50 / 19.08.04
I don't know about textbook type things, but for general inspiration, I'm looking to buy some of the following:

Color Index, Layout Index, and Idea Index by Jim Krause (3 seperate books)
The Big Book of Design Ideas
Graphic Design Cookbook

hope that helps some
 
 
netbanshee
03:47 / 20.08.04
Except for technical books on actionscripting and web design, I haven't really gone in search of many technical manuals and books regarding to design process. However, I do seem to see some decent reads to look into at the Newstoday archive.

I find that annuals and typography books are good for helping the creative process along some times and can give a different perspective on how one can handle a specific problem. Good use of typography is often overlooked in general and is pretty damn near the most important element on a page. Getting better seems to come through practice and a general awareness of how one can use image in a contemporary manner.