Touch This : Graphic Design That Feels Good

Witham, Scott

ISBN 10: 1592531288 / ISBN 13: 9781592531288

Published by Quayside, 2005

About this Item

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Touch This : Graphic Design That Feels Good
• Publisher: Quayside
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592531288
• ISBN 13: 9781592531288
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.003 pounds

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Synopsis

In today's high-tech, virtual world where things exist, but then again, they don't, people are drawn irresistibly to "touch-friendly" designs. It's little wonder that graphic design that use unusual materials to call out to be touched get noticed and build image like no others.

Design on nontraditional materials attracts both designers and consumers. The subject fascinates consumers because they recognize that unique materials can be difficult to engineer and incorporate, and thus tactile design nearly always becomes coveted and collectible. Moreover, the designer who can get a consumer to interact with a product, whether it's a brochure or a package, increases the chance of making a memorable connection and, even better yet, a sale.

This book features intriguing projects that incorporate a gamut of "you can't print on that" materials, including pleated, Issey Miyake-type forms and razor thin metal business cards; x-ray film; heat sensitive inks; ceramic tiles; and carpet samples. In short, there are design solutions in this book that use any and everything except plain paper.

About the Author

Designer Scott Witham, who has worked for global clients including Sony, Virgin, Orange, Bacardi-Martini Ltd., and the Royal Bank of Scotland, is the creative director of his own company, Traffic Design Consultants in Glasgow. He is also the author of Festive: The Art and Design of Promotional Mailing.