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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
Basic, very basic. Perhaps too much. I am either not as clueless a designer as I thought or this book is truly way too basic. Often I skimmed through it as the info were just common sense to me rather than useful notions of design.
Not a bad book,you may get a lot out of it. I didn't, thus the rating.
Not a bad book,you may get a lot out of it. I didn't, thus the rating.
informative
fast-paced
The concepts were very helpful, but I genuinely despised her writing style which made it hard for me to take the book seriously. I am not sure I can count high enough to capture how many times the author says “don’t be a wimp.” It was off putting.
Still, it’s a decent book for anyone wanting to learn basic graphic design principles.
Still, it’s a decent book for anyone wanting to learn basic graphic design principles.
It does what it says on the cover. Perfect for non designers. Design concepts are broken down into simple and easy to understand pieces, with lots of examples.
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
I really liked chapter 9 (about typography), the rest didn't really apply to me and my interests. But it's well written, funny and clear. If you're looking for design tips, it's a good book. Even though it's getting old by now.
Simple and easy to understand. I immediately looked at all my ebook covers and hated them, but I also have good ideas on how to improve them. Somewhat :)
Very useful for technical writers and very well written itself.
If I were a cat, and had 9 lives, I don't mind using one to be a graphic designer.
Because, it's inherently related to Psychology -- how to make the piece whole, harmonious, beautiful, and most effectively getting the intended message across. And why is it so.
Maybe also because I read "the design of everyday things" many years ago... Can't recommend that book enough.
The rules talked in the book: CRAP (like the abbreviation, too) -- Contrast, Repetition, Alignment & Proximity. Really enjoyed the numerous examples in the book. If there were a database for such examples, that would be great.
Because, it's inherently related to Psychology -- how to make the piece whole, harmonious, beautiful, and most effectively getting the intended message across. And why is it so.
Maybe also because I read "the design of everyday things" many years ago... Can't recommend that book enough.
The rules talked in the book: CRAP (like the abbreviation, too) -- Contrast, Repetition, Alignment & Proximity. Really enjoyed the numerous examples in the book. If there were a database for such examples, that would be great.
challenging
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
informative
medium-paced