Design elements, typography fundamentals : a graphic style manual for understanding how typography affects design
by
 
Cullen, Kristin.

Title
Design elements, typography fundamentals : a graphic style manual for understanding how typography affects design

Author
Cullen, Kristin.

ISBN
9781592537679
 
9781610584005

Personal Author
Cullen, Kristin.

Physical Description
160 pages ; 26 cm

Series
Design elements.

Contents
1. Type in context. Definition and function ; In practice -- 2. Essential elements. Anatomy and terminology -- 3. On typefaces. Categories of type ; Selection considerations ; In combination -- 4. Typesetting factors. Space and spacing ; Alignments and paragraphs ; Hierarchy ; Aesthetic tailoring -- 5. Structure. Baseline alignment ; Grid systems ; Alternate methods.

Abstract
"Explore the fundamentals of typography with this practical new guide. An instructional reader rather than historical survey, Design Elements: Typography Fundamentals uses well-founded, guiding principles to teach the language of type and how to use it capably. Designers are left with a solid ground on which to design with type. Limitless potential for meaningful and creative communication exists--this is the field guide for the journey!"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term
Graphic design (Typography)

Electronic Access
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