Digital Design for Print and Web: An Introduction to Theory, Principles, and Techniques

375 Pages·2010·23.268 MB·English

by  John DiMarco

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ny well-conceived print or Web design features the dynamic interplay
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for the designer to cultivate an aesthetic eye as well as develop a high
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JOHN DIMARCO, PHD, is Assistant Professor at St. John’s University as well as N
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and Applications and Computer Graphics and Multimedia: Applications, Problems, W A N I N T R O D U C T I O N T O T H E O R Y, P R I N C I P L E S ,
and Solutions.
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Digital Design for Print and Web
An Introduction to Theory, Principles,
and Techniques
John DiMarco, Ph.D.
John Wiley and Sons
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Digital design for print and web : an introduction to theory and techniques / by John DiMarco.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-0-470-39836-4 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Commercial art—Data processing. 2. Graphic arts—Data
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To my partner and my love, Kimberly, and my boys, David and Jack.
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Contents
Preface                                                                                       xi
Acknowledgments                                                                     xiii
Part One t heory and Principles 1
Chapter 1  Communication Goals                                                3
Chapter Objectives 3
What Is Graphic Communication? 4
Information 9
What Is Information? 9
Principles and Goals: Design for Information 10
Persuasion 14
What Is Persuasion? 14
Principles and Goals: Design for Persuasion 17
Education 18
What Is Education? 18
Principles and Goals: Design for Education 19
Entertainment 21
What Is Entertainment? 21
Principles and Goals: Design for Entertainment 21
References 24
Notes 25
Chapter 2  Design: Definition and Devices                                 27
Chapter Objectives 27
Design as a Problem-Solving Tool 28
What Is Design? 28
Design Devices 4 4
Space, Format, and Structure 4 4
References 56
Chapter 3  Design: Elements and Principles                                59
Chapter Objectives 59
The Visual Pieces 60
Line 60
Shape 61
Texture 62
Value 62
Color 63
Type and Typography 73
Design Principles 83
Evaluating and Critiquing Your Work 93
References 94
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viii Contents
Chapter 4  Conceptualization and Planning                                 97
Chapter Objectives 97
Inspiration 98
Seven-Step Design Process 98
Identify 99
Research 101
Target 103
Conceptualize 104
Create 107
Revise 108
Evaluate 108
Digital Design Project Types 108
Possibilities 108
Annual Reports and Business Reports 110
Announcements, Invitations, and Postcards 110
Advertising 111
Books 112
Brochures and Collateral 114
Calendars 115
Catalogs 115
Direct Mail and Direct Response 116
Environmental Graphics 116
Internet Design 118
Letterhead and Stationery (Corporate Identity) 119
Logos 121
Newsletters 122
Packaging 123
POP, Signs, and Billboards 124
Posters 124
Publication Design 127
References 129
Part twO techniques 131
Chapter 5  Raster Graphics                                                      133
Chapter Objectives 133
Digital Imaging and Raster Graphics 134
Raster Graphics for Print and Web 135
Raster Graphics Techniques 136
Document Setup 137
Layers and Compositing 140
Selections 144
Masks 158
Color 161
Shape Basics 167
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