How to use type

Offers an introduction to the use of type in design for print and screen. This title provides a practical introduction for those studying all pathways of graphic design. It discusses who uses type, where and when type is employed, and, audience and appropriateness of type and communication

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Marshall, Lindsey
Other Authors: Meachem, Lester
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Laurence King 2012
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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505 0 |a Includes bibliographical references (page 204) and index 
505 0 |a Graphic elementsCase study: Amnesty Aktion magazine; Chapter 3: Designing with type; The design process; Experimentation; Design considerations; Tools; Refining; Case study: Mozambique Toy Soldier Typography; Chapter 4: Communication; Forms of communication; Meanings; Context; Impact; Rhythm and repetition; Visual continuity; Type as image; Symbols and graphic devices; Case study: Combine box letterform system; Chapter 5: Color and movement; Color of type; Using color to create hierarchy; Color and symbolism; Technical issues relating to color; Type and movement; Case study: Jesus Iso 
505 0 |a How to use Type; Contents; Introduction; What is type?; Why is the way we use type important?; Who uses type?; Where and when is type used?; Chapter 1: The basics; The anatomy of type; Categories of type; Combining typefaces; Selecting typefaces; Families of type; Expert sets; Measurement of type; Structure of a letterform; Counterforms; Case study: "Theater and Engineering" exhibition publicity; Chapter 2: Using the typeface; Legibility and readability; Upper and lower case; Line measure and spacing; Color and size; The typeface; Background; Type on screen; Paragraphs; Layout; Type and image 
505 0 |a Chapter 6: Experiments with typeExperimental techniques; Type out there; Self-generated experiments; Surfaces; Type in three dimensions; Type as image; Pattern and decoration; Case study: Site-specific work at Casa FOA exhibition; Chapter 7: Production considerations; Evaluation; Preflight; Choice of stock; Print processes; Color in production; Production for print; File formats for print; Production for screen; Legal issues and accessibility; Case study: Promotional brochure; Glossary; Further reading & Websites; Index; Picture credits 
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