How to Use Images - Softcover

Meacham, Lester; Marshall, Lindsey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856696588 ISBN 13: 9781856696586

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Fundamental to the study of graphic design is the creative use of images in a design context. This book teaches you how to select and use images for a range of applications, including: magazines and newspapers, posters, booklets, books, leaflets, stationary, book and CD covers, advertising and promotional material, packaging, point of purchase, web pages, and digital advertisements. It explores methodologies for choosing, placing, combining, manipulating, and montagingimagery and the relationship of image to text, with chapters on:
Selection
Structure and layout
Composition
Communication
Color
Image potential
Production

Using fully illustrated case studies from leading graphic designers and practical exercises, the book provides professional insights and tips into ways of using pictures to maximum effect.

About this title

About the Author:

Lester Meachem has worked as a freelance illustrator/designer for many years. He is Head of Visual Communication at the School of Art & Design, University of Wolverhampton.

Dr Lindsey Marshall pursued a freelance career in graphic design before moving into higher education. She is currently a principal lecturer working in visual communications at the School of Art & Design, University of Wolverhampton.

About this edition

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1856696588
• ISBN 13: 9781856696586
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192