Using type

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"Using type contains examples of historically important work, as well as of contemporary practice and successful student work, demonstrating an empathetic understanding of the learning experience at these important stages in a student's development. The book is structured to allow for progressive learning and follows the paths of consideration that a designer may employ whilst working through a specific projects."--Publisher description

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Full title :Using type / Michael Harkins.

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Publication Date:©2010.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):AVA Academia, Distributed in the USA & Canada by Ingram Publisher Services
Place of Publication:Lausanne, Switzerland
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2010.

The Physical Object

Description:183, [1] pages : : color illustrations ; : 23 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9782940411559, 2940411557, 2940447276, 9782940447275
oclc:ocn697267542
LC Classification:Z246
Dewey Decimal:686.22

Understanding type. Defining typography ; Design task 1 : looking at type ; The language of typography -- Preparing to use type. Understanding the design problem ; Planning your work ; Grid systems ; Design task 2 : find the grid -- Working with type. Selecting typefaces ; Typography in layouts ; The typographic area ; Type arrangement ; Pure type ; Type and image ; Type as image ; Creating hierarchy ; Legibility and readability ; Design task 3 : creating a simple poster -- Detailing typography. Type specifics ; Fine-tuning type ; Design task 4 : spaced out ; Practising typographic etiquette -- Typography and technology today. Type and appropriate software.