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Launching the Imagination, Comp. (4TH 11 Edition)
Launching the Imagination, Comp. (4TH 11 Edition)
by Mary Stewart
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Launching the Imagination treats design as both a verb and a nounas both a process and a product. Design is deliberatea process of exploring multiple solutions and choosing the most promising option. Through an immersion in 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D concepts... (read more)

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Picture This :  How Pictures Work (00 Edition)
Picture This : How Pictures Work (00 Edition)
by Molly Bang
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Everyone knows that a picture tells a thousand words. But what about the elements that make up a picture? Using the tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an example, Molly Bang uses boldly graphic artwork to explain how images--and their individual... (read more)

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Visual Forces: An Introduction to Design
Visual Forces: An Introduction to Design
by Benjamin Martinez
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Best coverage of 2-dimensional design and color with a 2 page spread format to insure readers understand both text and corresponding visual references.... (read more)

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Type and Image : the Language of Graphic Design (89 Edition)
Type and Image : the Language of Graphic Design (89 Edition)
by Phillip B. Meggs
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Type and Image The Language of Graphic Design Philip B. Meggs What is the essence of graphic design? How do graphic designers solve problems, organize space, and imbue their work with those visual and symbolic qualities that enable it to convey visual... (read more)

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History of Graphic Design (4TH 06 - Old Edition)
History of Graphic Design (4TH 06 - Old Edition)
by Philip Meggs
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Now in its Fourth Edition, this unrivaled, seminal work continues its long tradition of providing balanced insight and thorough historical background. Under the new authorial leadership of Alston Purvis, this authoritative book offers more than 450 new... (read more)

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The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from Ideo, America's Leading Design Firm
The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from Ideo, America's Leading Design Firm
by Thomas Kelley and Jonathan Littman
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IDEO, the widely admired, award-winning design and development firm that brought the world the Apple mouse, Polaroid's I-Zone instant camera, the Palm V, and hundreds of other cutting-edge products and services, reveals its secrets for fostering a... (read more)

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Design Basics (7TH 08 - Old Edition)
Design Basics (7TH 08 - Old Edition)
by David A. Lauer
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Filled with hundreds of stunning examples of successful two dimensional design, this how-to book explains design theory and gives you the tools necessary so you can create successful designs yourself. Now accompanied by CourseMate, DESIGN BASICS presents... (read more)

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Principles of Two-dimensional Design (72 Edition)
Principles of Two-dimensional Design (72 Edition)
by Wucius Wong
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Understanding the elements of two-dimensional design and the infinite options available in organizing choices made are at the core of this book. Wong surveys all concepts of forms and structures, covering most situations in two-dimensional composition... (read more)

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Launching the Imagination 2D (4TH 11 Edition)
Launching the Imagination 2D (4TH 11 Edition)
by Mary Stewart
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Launching the Imagination treats design as both a verb and a nounas both a process and a product. Design is deliberatea process of exploring multiple solutions and choosing the most promising option. Through an immersion in 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D concepts... (read more)

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Design of Everyday Things ((Rev)02 Edition)
Design of Everyday Things ((Rev)02 Edition)
by Donald A. Norman
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First, businesses discovered quality as a key competitive edge; next came service. Now, Donald A. Norman, former Director of the Institute for Cognitive Science at the University of California, reveals how smart design is the new competitive frontier... (read more)

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Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Calligraphy
by Chiang Yee
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This is the classic introduction to Chinese calligraphy. In nine richly illustrated chapters Chiang Yee explores the aesthetics and the technique of this art in which rhythm, line, and structure are perfectly embodied. He measures the slow change from... (read more)

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Medieval Calligraphy : Its History and Technique (80 Edition)
Medieval Calligraphy : Its History and Technique (80 Edition)
by Marc Drogin
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"Vastly rewarding and illuminating." — American Artist. Spirited history and comprehensive instruction manual covers 13 important writing styles (ca. 4th century thru 15th). Fascinating facts about Roman Rustic, Uncial, Carolingian Minuscule... (read more)

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Design Through Discovery : the Elements and Principles (2ND 94 Edition)
Design Through Discovery : the Elements and Principles (2ND 94 Edition)
by Marjorie E. Bevlin
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THE ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES, Second Edition covers the first 10 chapters of the Sixth Edition of DESIGN THROUGH DISCOVERY.... (read more)

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Invention by Design: How Engineers Get from Thought to Thing
Invention by Design: How Engineers Get from Thought to Thing
by Henry Petroski
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Henry Petroski's previous bestsellers have delighted readers with intriguing stories about the engineering marvels around us, from the lowly pencil to the soaring suspension bridge. In this book, Petroski delves deeper into the mystery of invention, to... (read more)

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Graphic Design Basics - With Access (6TH 12 Edition)
Graphic Design Basics - With Access (6TH 12 Edition)
by Amy E. Arntson
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GRAPHIC DESIGN BASICS combines design principles, history, and current technology to present students a comprehensive introduction to the field of graphic design. Keeping pace with rapid changes in the field of design, while maintaining a consistently... (read more)

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Principals of Form and Design (93 Edition)
Principals of Form and Design (93 Edition)
by Wucius Wong
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An unprecedented package that gives readers the content of three important references by one of today's most influential design writers. This is a master class in the principles and practical fundamentals of design that will appeal to a broad audience of... (read more)

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Design Through Discovery (6TH 94 Edition)
Design Through Discovery (6TH 94 Edition)
by Marjorie E. Bevlin
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An ideal choice for courses that combine the study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, this book presents an analysis of the elements and principles of design as they apply to various fields of human design.... (read more)

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Launching the Imagination
Launching the Imagination
by Mary Stewart
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Designed for courses in Creativity, Two-, Three- or Four-Dimensional Design, Launching the Imagination offers a comprehensive framework on which students, teachers, and administrators can build. The approach in this third edition is refined, distilled... (read more)

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Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design
Small Things Considered: Why There Is No Perfect Design
by Henry Petroski
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Why has the durable paper shopping bag been largely replaced by its flimsy plastic counterpart? What circuitous chain of improvements led to such innovations as the automobile cup holder and the swiveling vegetable peeler? With the same relentless... (read more)

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Performance Studies (2ND 06 - Old Edition)
Performance Studies (2ND 06 - Old Edition)
by Richard Schechner
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In this second edition, the author opens with a discussion of important developments in the discipline. His closing chapter, 'Global and Intercultural Performance', is completely rewritten in light of the post-9/11 world. Fully revised chapters with new... (read more)

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