The Shape of Design

Frank Chimero

ISBN 10: 0985472200 / ISBN 13: 9780985472207

Published by Frank Chimero, 2012

About this Item

Personalized inscription (to John) signed by author on title page.Like New hardback! No jacket, as issued. Binding is tight and square. Also loosely laid in is a personal not from the author to John. Text is clean, unmarked. Stated first edition. (Shelf location: G3) Books are carefully sealed in waterproof poly and boxed to prevent damage during transit.

Seller Inventory # 075091

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Shape of Design
• Publisher: Frank Chimero
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0985472200
• ISBN 13: 9780985472207
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Collectible: Like New
• Weight: 32 ounces
• Signed: Signed
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art

About this title

Synopsis

The Shape of Design is an odd little design book. Instead of talking about typography, grids, or logos, it focuses on storytelling, co-dependency, and craft. It tries to supplement the abundance of technical talk and how-to elsewhere by elevating why great work is done.  Shape is a book about objectives, and it zooms out to answer a couple big questions: How does it feel to make things for other people? And how can we do so in a meaningful, engaged way?

About the Author

Frank Chimero is a NYC-based designer and writer with a big love for museums, playlists, natural wine, and Phil Collins. For the past 15 years, he has worked as a designer making brands, books, interfaces, and illustrations. He now does client work through his design practice, Frank. His work has been recognized by the Art Directors Club, Print Magazine, and Commercial Arts, and select projects have been featured by The Atlantic, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Time, Slate, Monocle, and adopted by The New Yorker. He has spoken around the world about his work and design practice. In 2012, he wrote, designed, and illustrated The Shape of Design, a little philosophical handbook about design and making things for other people. Since its launch, the book has become a staple text in design education and found an enthusiastic audience beyond the design community.