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Book Synopsis Symbols in Graphic Design by : Sendpoints
Download or read book Symbols in Graphic Design written by Sendpoints and published by Sendpoints. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern-day cryptic symbols and mysterious codes are no longer just the tools of secret societies and spies; skilled graphic designers use them constantly, creating new visual languages for branding, logotypes, and company identities. Symbols in Graphic Design is your own illustrated codebook to these logos, glyphs, and other motifs. This exhaustive resource lays out basic symbols, their meanings, and their histories before delving into a collection of modern projects ranging from restaurant and clothing identities to personal brands, promotional materials, and even city branding projects.
Download or read book Symbol written by Steven Bateman and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Symbols play an integral role in branding programs. This book explores the visual language of symbols according to their most basic element: form. Over 1,300 symbols from all over the world are here categorized by visual type, divested of all agendas, meanings, and messages that might be associated with them so that the effectiveness of their composition and impact can be assessed without distraction and so that the reader can enjoy them as a pictorial language in their own right. Every symbol is captioned with information on who it was designed for, who designed it, when, and what the symbol stands for. These sections are interspersed with short but detailed case studies featuring classic examples of symbols still in use, and exceptional examples of recently designed symbols. This comprehensive volume is an indispensable resource for designers working on identity systems, and an engaging showcase of this exciting field. Now in a compact format.
Book Synopsis Signs and Symbols by : Adrian Frutiger
Download or read book Signs and Symbols written by Adrian Frutiger and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.
Book Synopsis Symbol Sourcebook by : Henry Dreyfuss
Download or read book Symbol Sourcebook written by Henry Dreyfuss and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers . All in all the best book now available on symbols." --Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design. Famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss recognized the importance of symbols in communicating more quickly and effectively; for many years he and his staff collected and codified graphic symbols as they are used in all walks of life throughout the world. The result is this "dictionary" of universally used graphic symbols. Henry Dreyfuss designed this sourcebook to be as practical and easy to use as possible by arranging the symbol information within ingeniously devised sections: Basic Symbols represents a concise and highly selective grouping of symbols common to all disciplines (on-off, up-down, etc.). Disciplines provides symbols used in accommodations and travel, agriculture, architecture, business, communications, engineering, photography, sports, safety, traffic controls, and many other areas. Color lists the meanings of each of the colors in various worldwide applications and cultures. Graphic Form displays symbols from all disciplines grouped according to form (squares, circles, arrows, human figures, etc.) creating a unique way to identify a symbol out of context, as well as giving designers a frame of reference for developing new symbols. To make the sourcebook truly universal, the Table of Contents contains translations of each of the section titles and discipline areas into 17 languages in addition to English.
Download or read book Decoding Design written by Maggie Macnab and published by HOW Books. This book was released on 2008-02-04 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the Significance of Symbols in Your Design Work Our world is comprised of a handful of very simple patterns that have been a part of human design since the beginning of time and have eternal significance. Decoding Design reveals how common symbols and shapes - like circles, squares and triangles - resonate at a gut level and can lend greater meaning to a design. By deconstructing famous logos and other sample designs, you'll learn how to communicate complex information quickly and intuitively with universal and meaningful patterns. You'll also uncover how other disciplines, such as philosophy, math, and physics, influence great design and can help you present ideas in a holistic and compelling manner. Whether you're a designer, student, or marketing professional, Decoding Design will show you the deeper meaning behind the symbols you encounter everyday, and how to better use those symbols to create an impactful relationship with the viewer.
Download or read book Queer X Design written by Andy Campbell and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first-ever illustrated history of the iconic designs, symbols, and graphic art representing more than 5 decades of LGBTQ pride and activism--from the evolution of Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag to the NYC Pride typeface launched in 2017 and beyond. Organized by decade beginning with Pre-Liberation and then spanning the 1970s through the millennium, QUEER X DESIGN will be an empowering, uplifting, and colorful celebration of the hundreds of graphics-from shapes and symbols to flags and iconic posters-that have stood for the powerful and ever-evolving LGBTQ movement over the last five-plus decades. Included in the collection will be everything from Gilbert Baker's original rainbow flag, ACT-UP's Silence = Death poster, the AIDS quilt, and Keith Haring's "Heritage of Pride" logo, as well as the original Lavender Menace t-shirt design, logos such as "The Pleasure Chest," protest buttons such as "Anita Bryant Sucks Oranges," and so much more. Sidebars throughout will cover important visual grouping such as a "Lexicon of Pride Flags," explaining the now more than a dozen flags that represent segments of the community and the evolution of the pink triangle.
Book Synopsis Thinking in Icons by : Felix Sockwell
Download or read book Thinking in Icons written by Felix Sockwell and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Icons shape the way we see the world around us in business, communication, entertainment, and much more. Now is your chance to learn to speak the textless language of icons with Thinking in Icons. From the most refined corporate visual systems to the ubiquitous emoji, icons have become an international language of symbols as well as a way to make a wholly unique statement. Without even realizing it, billions of people interpret the language of icons each day, this is the designer’s guide to creating the next great statement. In Thinking in Icons, artist and designer Felix Sockwell--logo developer for Appleand other high-profile companies, as well as GUI creator for the New York Times app--takes you through the process of creating an effective icon. You will cover many styles and visual approaches to this deceptively complex art. Sockwell also offers examples of his collaborations with Stefan Sagmeister, Debbie Millman, and other luminary designers. Thinking in Icons also features the work Sockwell has done with an impressive roster of blue-chip international brands, including Facebook, Google, Hasbro, Sony and Yahoo.
Book Synopsis Designing Pictorial Symbols by : Nigel Holmes
Download or read book Designing Pictorial Symbols written by Nigel Holmes and published by Rac Books. This book was released on 1985 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A paper reprint of the 1985 first edition. Holmes, executive art director for Time, details the design process he used to create over 50 symbols for the magazine. Includes his successions of sketches. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Synopsis How To Design Logos Symbols And Icons by : Gregory Thomas
Download or read book How To Design Logos Symbols And Icons written by Gregory Thomas and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2003-04-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book steps into the studios of top designers as their ideas happen. Case studies trace the evolution of great logos, symbols and icons, illustrating the process with initial roughs and intermediary sketches that lead up to the final designs for companies including Nike and IBM. In addition, this book expands its boundaries to include symbols and icons, two rarely covered yet increasingly vital areas of design. Gregory Thomas is the owner and principal of Gregory Thomas Associates, a Santa Monica-based design consultancy. the award-winning company boosts an international client list that includes CBS, IBM, Levi Strauss & Company, Yale University, and MCA/Universal Pictures.
Book Synopsis Graphic Design and Architecture, A 20th Century History by : Richard Poulin
Download or read book Graphic Design and Architecture, A 20th Century History written by Richard Poulin and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative volume is the first to provide the design student, practitioner, and educator with an invaluable comprehensive reference of visual and narrative material that illustrates and evaluates the unique and important history surrounding graphic design and architecture. Graphic Design and Architecture, A 20th Century History closely examines the relationship between typography, image, symbolism, and the built environment by exploring principal themes, major technological developments, important manufacturers, and pioneering designers over the last 100 years. It is a complete resource that belongs on every designer’s bookshelf.
Book Synopsis 1,000 Icons, Symbols, and Pictograms by : Blackcoffee Design Inc
Download or read book 1,000 Icons, Symbols, and Pictograms written by Blackcoffee Design Inc and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 2009-02-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictorial symbols are, in some respects, superior to words as a form of communication. If well-designed, they can be understood by people of all different cultures and can be recognized by children literally years before they learn to read. As a result, symbols are of the utmost importance to graphic designers and their ever-present challenge to create effective visual communication for their clients. This mini-collection of designs drawn from 1000 Icons, Symbols + Pictograms provides a catalog of ideas for designers to look to for inspiration
Book Synopsis Logo, revised edition by : Michael Evamy
Download or read book Logo, revised edition written by Michael Evamy and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The next time you are tempted to design a logo, take a look at this book. Chances are, it has already been done. By raising the bar, this wonderful resource will make better designers of all of us.' – Michael Bierut of Pentagram Design, on the first edition of Logo This bestselling logo bible has provided graphic designers with an indispensable reference source for over a decade, and over 300 new logos have been added to this fully revised and updated edition. All the logos are grouped into categories such as crosses, stars, crowns, animals, and people, and are shown in black and white to emphasize the visual form of the logos. This offers designers a ready resource to draw upon in the research phase of identity projects. Logos are also indexed alphabetically by name of designer, and by industrial sector for ease of use.
Book Synopsis Symbol Sourcebook by : Henry Dreyfuss
Download or read book Symbol Sourcebook written by Henry Dreyfuss and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991-01-16 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A ready reference aid and an inspiration to designers . All in all the best book now available on symbols." --Library Journal This unparalleled reference represents a major achievement in the field of graphic design. Famed industrial designer Henry Dreyfuss recognized the importance of symbols in communicating more quickly and effectively; for many years he and his staff collected and codified graphic symbols as they are used in all walks of life throughout the world. The result is this "dictionary" of universally used graphic symbols. Henry Dreyfuss designed this sourcebook to be as practical and easy to use as possible by arranging the symbol information within ingeniously devised sections: Basic Symbols represents a concise and highly selective grouping of symbols common to all disciplines (on-off, up-down, etc.). Disciplines provides symbols used in accommodations and travel, agriculture, architecture, business, communications, engineering, photography, sports, safety, traffic controls, and many other areas. Color lists the meanings of each of the colors in various worldwide applications and cultures. Graphic Form displays symbols from all disciplines grouped according to form (squares, circles, arrows, human figures, etc.) creating a unique way to identify a symbol out of context, as well as giving designers a frame of reference for developing new symbols. To make the sourcebook truly universal, the Table of Contents contains translations of each of the section titles and discipline areas into 17 languages in addition to English.
Book Synopsis Trademarks & Symbols of the World by : Yasaburō Kuwayama
Download or read book Trademarks & Symbols of the World written by Yasaburō Kuwayama and published by Rockport Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes 5,800 trademarks, service marks, symbols etc. by 1,300 designers from 38 countries.
Download or read book Graphic Life: Michael Gericke written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-30 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * A small selection of projects covered in the book include: One World Trade Center (SOM), Marina Bay Sands (Safdie), Hudson Yards (KPF), The Vessel (Heatherwick), Post 9/11 installations at the WTC site, New York's new Penn Station (SOM), Jewel Changi Airport (Safdie), Rockefeller Center, City Point (a hip new Brooklyn center), Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum (DSR), The Skyscraper Museum - NY, New York's iconic 42nd St Public Library, Mumbai's International Airport (SOM), Toronto's Pearson Airport (Safdie & SOM), GSK's North American Headquarters (Stern), Hotel Hankyu, Japan, Cornell Tech's Manhattan campus (Morphosis & SOM), Arizona Cardinals NFL football stadium (Eisenman)Michael Gericke is one of the most influential graphic designers in the world today. This much anticipated monograph covers four decades of work by the acclaimed graphic designer and Pentagram partner. Lavishly illustrated throughout at close to 500 pages, the book is driven by a celebration of places, telling stories, and making images and symbols - predominantly through Gericke's work with projects for buildings, civic moments, exhibitions and visual identities, including for posters, magazines, New York's AIA chapter (America's largest) and the Center for Architecture that, through graphics and images, continues to portray the spirit of architecture and design in New York City today. Prefaced by the prize-winning architect Moshe Safdie, with commentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning architectural critic and educator Paul Goldberger, this encyclopedic compilation is a must for all collectors and aficionados of contemporary design, branding, and visual identity. Michael Gericke's design work lies at the intersection of image making, communications, and the built environment, and
Book Synopsis Symbol Signs by : American Institute of Graphic Arts
Download or read book Symbol Signs written by American Institute of Graphic Arts and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Picture Book of Symbols by : Ernst 1895- Lehner
Download or read book The Picture Book of Symbols written by Ernst 1895- Lehner and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-09 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
