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Designing Type
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An Indispensable New Guide For Developing And Designing Typefacesone Of The Most Essential Tools Of Graphic Design, Typography Influences The Appearance Of Visual Print Materials Perhaps More Than Any Other Component. This Essential Book Explains The Processes Behind Creating And Designing Type. Author Karen Cheng Discusses Issues Of Structure, Optical Compensation, And Legibility, With Special Emphasis Given To The Often Overlooked Relationships Between Letters And Shapes In Font Design.The Book Is Illustrated With Numerous Diagrams That Demonstrate Visual Principles And Letter Construction, Ranging From Informal Progress Sketches To Final Type Designs And Diagrams. A Wide Range Of Classic And Modern Typefaces Is Analyzed, Including Those From Many Premier Contemporary Type Foundries. Introductory Essays And Diagrams Emphasize The History Of Type, The Primary Systems Of Typeface Classification, The Two Main Proportional Systems For Type, The Parts Of A Letter, The Effects Of New Technology On Design Methodology, The Optical Illusions That Affect Density And Balance In Letterforms, And The Differences In Form Between Basic Serif Typestyles. The Book Provides Detailed Guidelines For Creating Serif And Sans Serif Letters, Numbers, Punctuation, And Accents.As Design Clients Increasingly Call For Original And Custom Typefaces, Designing Type Is A Superb Reference For Both Students And Professional Graphic Designers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Designing Type'? A: 'Designing Type' primarily focuses on the processes involved in developing and designing typefaces, emphasizing typography's influence on graphic design.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Designing Type'? A: The author of 'Designing Type' is Karen Cheng, a recognized authority in the field of typography and graphic design.
- Q: How many pages does 'Designing Type' have? A: 'Designing Type' contains a total of 232 pages, providing extensive information on type design.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in 'Designing Type'? A: 'Designing Type' includes numerous diagrams that demonstrate visual principles, letter construction, and analyses of various classic and modern typefaces.
- Q: Is 'Designing Type' suitable for beginners? A: 'Designing Type' is suitable for both beginners and professional graphic designers, serving as a comprehensive reference for understanding typography.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Designing Type'? A: 'Designing Type' covers topics such as the history of type, systems of typeface classification, optical illusions in letterforms, and guidelines for creating letters and numbers.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Designing Type'? A: 'Designing Type' is available in paperback binding, making it a portable option for designers.
- Q: When was 'Designing Type' published? A: 'Designing Type' was published on April 3, 2006.
- Q: What condition is 'Designing Type' in? A: 'Designing Type' is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been previously used but remains in a satisfactory state.
- Q: What is the edition of 'Designing Type'? A: 'Designing Type' is listed as the edition from March 4, 2006.