Design To Touch brings a historic printing medium into 21st century life within its 220 pages of rich information and 140 illustrations  - thirty of which are actually and exquisitely engraved.Engraving is a truly extraordinary printing medium. The raised surface and deeply saturated color creates a highly "touchable" and memorable result. Engraving has the look of hand-craftsmanship yet the manufactured process is capable of producing thousands of perfect impressions. Renowned designers as well as the industry's rising stars have contributed images for the engraved pages that appear on a variety of Crane, Mohawk, and Neenah paper. Contributors include: Matteo Bologna, Jon Contino, Ramon Cruz, Louise Fili, Steff Geissbuhler, Jessica Hische, Martin Holloway, Robert Louey, Gregg Lukasiewicz, Michael Osborne, Stefan Sagmeister, Steve Sandstrom, Robynne Raye, Regina Rubino, Michael Vanderbyl, and Jody Williams (fine artist). A full list of all the designers who have contributed their work for reproduction can be found on the Design to Touch website.The book begins with an overview that summarizes established research on historic engraving, an intaglio printing process. The text continues with a focus on present day processes with information drawn from primary sources. Design To Touch provides a wealth of knowledge on engraved printing including production range, concept development for visual communications, and artistry in application, by demystifying the process and supplying basic technical information as well as creative direction and inspiration. From concept through production the text guides you in the development of designing with engraving in mind, so that you can effectively create and/or appreciate design to touch.  See inside the book at designtotouch.com

Design to Touch: Engraving History, Process, Concepts and Creativity

Arts & Photography

Rose Gonnella

Erin Smith

Christopher J. Navetta

Graphic Design

International Engraved Graphics Association

2D: Visual Basics for Designers features a concept-based approach that explores the fundamental elements, principles, and applications of two-dimensional design for print and screen-based media. This striking new book covers 2D applications in a variety of visual communications-from graphic design and advertising design to environmental design and illustration. Building a strong foundation in two-dimensional design, 2D: Visual Basics for Designers not only provides readers with essential content; it also teaches the conceptual and analytical skills designers must have to think visually, critically, and creatively.

2D: Visual Basics For Designers (Design Concepts)

Robin Landa

Steven Brower

Cengage Learning'

All designers have a comfort zone - a place where they're sure to find ideas that are...acceptable. Creative Jolt is the perfect resource for designers who believe "acceptable" isn't good enough! Real inspiration comes from pushing the envelope of your imagination, of thrusting yourself out of comfort zones into a place where original ideas and dynamic designs come fast and furious. Creative Jolt shows you how to take creative leaps of faith and attack graphic design problems from different angles, with eyes and mind open to every possibility. Clever insights and advice from master designers help you to break out of the usual box of ideas and turn your brainstorms from familiar to fantastic.

Creative Jolt

Denise Anderson

Adams Media

Creative Jolt Inspirations, which can stand alone or complement Creative Jolt, is a visual idea sourcebook - pure stimulation for the creative mind, similar to a big visual flea market for designers to peruse. Most designers keep a scrapbook of visual ideas at hand to inspire them when they're stuck; this book is for designers who don't have time to compile one on their own, or for the designer who wants a head start on developing their own idea file. Visuals include color palettes, sketches, pattems and photos of architectural details - an array of visuals that will help get ideas flowing. This book is an excellent resource for designers of all skill levels.

Creative Jolt Inspirations

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