good graphic design books/resources?

aracaris · 02-15-2010, 03:40 AM

I'm on the hunt for good graphic design resources, especially books. I've yet to find any really good books specifically on graphic design, with the exception of one good book on the visual side of web design (it was CSS Zen Garden's Book). Other resources (such as good websites on graphic design) are welcome as well.
I know it's good practice to go through other people's designs and look at them, and I've done a lot of that, but I'm more interested now in something that really does a good job of discussing design, and different techniques and approaches to it.

anna · 02-15-2010, 09:26 PM

"The Non-Designer's Design Book" is a good starting point for people with no design background.

http://www.amazon.com/Non-Designers-.../dp/1566091594

aracaris · 02-16-2010, 01:54 AM

that looks like it could be good, thanks. Anyone know of any others (websites or books)?

chrisbkrh · 02-18-2010, 06:26 AM

I just picked up the Creativity Annual Awards #38 from Macworld for $30US. Definately worth every penny and then some.

Also read this one a while back and still reference it occasionally. Really good on the psychology of placement and utilizing fibonacci patterns

tluanga · 02-22-2010, 05:15 PM

i have recommended:-

1.Universal Principles of Design: 100 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach through Design (Hardcover)
by Jill Butler (Author), Kritina Holden (Author), Will Lidwell (Author)

2. The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design (Paperback)
by Bob Gordon (Editor), Maggie Gordon (Editor)

Jamesfranklin · 02-23-2010, 05:55 AM

For HTML Experties you have to read HTML For Dummies.....

aracaris · 02-23-2010, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesfranklin

For HTML Experties you have to read HTML For Dummies.....

Thanks but I've read quite a few of html and css books all ready, what I'm interested in finding right now is books on the visual side of design, not so much the code behind those things (in fact I'd be fine with some books that are purely design with no html or css at all, don't even have to necessarily be web-design specific). Granted there's always more to learn with CSS and HTML, but I've gotten a pretty good handle on them so I want to really focus on the visual side of things right now (well that and start learning more JavaScript and PHP, but those are a whole other subject).

Anyhow I've gotten more replies than I expected, now I have to decide which book I want first. Thanks guys, keep em coming.

Tim Bernee · 03-06-2010, 11:53 AM

Can anyone recommend a good graphic design book? I have to add that I'm looking for something which deals with theory / insight into design practice - I think if I see another book filled with images I will scream

damonjim · 03-16-2010, 02:35 PM

You can buy graphics design book in amazon like here
http://www.amazon.com/Graphic-Design...UTF8&node=1829

and also you can get the information thought tutorial any the blog

maheshwebads · 05-21-2010, 02:37 AM

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02-15-2010, 03:40 AM	#1
aracaris Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 71	good graphic design books/resources? I'm on the hunt for good graphic design resources, especially books. I've yet to find any really good books specifically on graphic design, with the exception of one good book on the visual side of web design (it was CSS Zen Garden's Book). Other resources (such as good websites on graphic design) are welcome as well. I know it's good practice to go through other people's designs and look at them, and I've done a lot of that, but I'm more interested now in something that really does a good job of discussing design, and different techniques and approaches to it. __________________ My Portfolio Samantha Dale Hairstylist Portfolio Last edited by aracaris; 02-15-2010 at 03:45 AM.

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chrisbkrh New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: silicon valley Posts: 22	I just picked up the Creativity Annual Awards #38 from Macworld for $30US. Definately worth every penny and then some. Also read this one a while back and still reference it occasionally. Really good on the psychology of placement and utilizing fibonacci patterns __________________ PORTFOLIO Last edited by chrisbkrh; 02-18-2010 at 06:30 AM. Reason: added one more book as an afterthought

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tluanga New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 5	i have recommended:- 1.Universal Principles of Design: 100 Ways to Enhance Usability, Influence Perception, Increase Appeal, Make Better Design Decisions, and Teach through Design (Hardcover) by Jill Butler (Author), Kritina Holden (Author), Will Lidwell (Author) 2. The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design (Paperback) by Bob Gordon (Editor), Maggie Gordon (Editor) __________________ BINLAY.COM - Highest CPM for worldwide traffic. Instant Approval!

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anna Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 501	"The Non-Designer's Design Book" is a good starting point for people with no design background. http://www.amazon.com/Non-Designers-.../dp/1566091594

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aracaris Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 71	that looks like it could be good, thanks. Anyone know of any others (websites or books)? __________________ My Portfolio Samantha Dale Hairstylist Portfolio

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