The Non-Designer's Design Book by Robin Williams

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(Paperback - Older Edition)

  • Pub. Date: July 2003
  • 191pp
  • Sales Rank: 129,525

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    • Pub. Date: July 2003
    • Publisher: Peachpit Press
    • Format: Paperback, 191pp
    • Sales Rank: 129,525

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    So you have a great concept and all the fancy digital tools you could possibly require—what's stopping you from creating beautiful pages? Namely the training to pull all of these elements together into a cohesive design that effectively communicates your message. Not to worry: This book is the one place you can turn to find quick, non-intimidating, excellent design help. In The Non-Designer's Design Book, 2nd Edition, best-selling author Robin Williams turns her attention to the basic principles of good design and typography. All you have to do is follow her clearly explained concepts, and you'll begin producing more sophisticated, professional, and interesting pages immediately. Humor-infused, jargon-free prose interspersed with design exercises, quizzes, illustrations, and dozens of examples make learning a snap—which is just what audiences have come to expect from this best-selling author.

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    Robin Williams is the author of more than 20 best-selling and award-winning books, including The Robin Williams Mac OS X Book, The Non-Designer's Design Book, The Non-Designer's Type Book, and Robin Williams Design Workshop, and Web Design Workshop. Through her writing, teaching, and seminars, Robin has influenced a generation of computer users in the areas of design, typography, desktop publishing, the Mac, and the World Wide Web.

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    Want to learn more about design but don't need to be at an expert level?by Anonymous

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    November 13, 2008: The Non-Designer's Design Book breaks down the four basic principles of design in a straightforward (and often humorous) manner. Through examples, illustrations, and short practice quizzes, you'll learn some techniques that will improve your chances of getting your message across. It is an easy read that is well worth the short investment in time. You'll be sure to get a few tips (if not more) that you can use right away. Geared toward those between the beginner and intermediate levels.