Design thinking for visual communication
by
 
Ambrose, Gavin, author.

Title
Design thinking for visual communication

Author
Ambrose, Gavin, author.

ISBN
9781472572714

Personal Author
Ambrose, Gavin, author.

Uniform Title
Design th!nking

Edition
Second edition.

Physical Description
192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.

Series
Basics design
 
Basics design.

General Note
Includes index.

Contents
Stages of thinking. Define ; Research ; Ideate ; Prototype ; Select ; Implement ; Learn -- Research. Identifying drivers ; Information gathering ; Target groups ; Samples and feedback -- Idea generation. Basic design directions ; Questions and answers ; Themes of thinking ; Inspiration and references ; Brainstorming ; Value ; Inclusion ; Sketching -- Refinement. Thinking in images ; Thinking in signs ; Appropriation ; Humor ; Personification ; Visual metaphors ; Modification ; Thinking in words ; Type "faces" ; Thinking in shapes ; Thinking in color ; Thinking in technology -- Prototyping. Developing designs ; "Types" of prototype ; Vocabulary ; What to do if you get stuck -- Implementation. Format ; Materials ; Finishing ; Media ; Scale ; Series/continuity.

Abstract
"How do you start a design project? How can you generate ideas and concepts in response to a design brief? How do other designers do it? This book will answer all these questions and more. Now in its second edition, the highly popular Design Thinking for Visual Communication identifies methods and thought processes used by designers in order to start the process that eventually leads to a finished piece of work. Step-by-step guidance for each part of the process is highlighted by real-life case studies, enabling the student to see teaching in practice. This focus on ideas and methods eschews an abstract, academic approach in favour of a useable approach to design as a problem-solving activity. The new edition now includes contributions from a broader international range of design practices and adds depth to existing case studies by looking in greater detail at some of the processes used"-- Provided by publisher.
 
"An introductory guide to generating creative ideas and concepts for graphic designers"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term
Graphic arts.
 
Graphic design (Typography)
 
Communication in design.
 
Design -- Case studies.

Added Author
Harris, Paul, 1971-

Electronic Access
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