Henry Carter Hull

This versatile reference contains classic typographic images that will inspire the creation of ads with nostalgic flair. The collection consists of commercial signs, images, and fonts from two rare, early 20th-century sources that were used as a reference for sign painters and lithographers. More than 1,400 eye-catching signs and design elements include 25 different fonts and more than 100 full-color images. The compilation abounds in borders, frames,...

Chicago based jewelry engraver J. M. Bergling (1866 1933) created thousands of letter styles, signets, monograms, and ciphers. A noted author on the subjects of lettering and heraldic design, Bergling created books that became standard references of his era. He assembled his first book, Art Monograms and Letters , with the hopes of inspiring other etchers, engravers, sign painters, and artisans. This volume contains selected illustrations from that...

Andrew Airpump ask'd his Aunt her ailment, Davy Dolldrum dream'd he drove a Dragon, Jumping Jackey jeer'd a Jesting Juggler, and Rory Rumpus rode a raw-bon'd Race-horse among other antics in this antique alphabet of tongue twisters. Originally published in 1836, this charming collection of whimsical rhymes was redesigned 100 years later by some of the twentieth century's most celebrated typographers. The artists volunteered their services and worked...

This grand compilation presents more than 250 depictions of the alphabet's changing forms, from handsome Roman letters cut in marble and delicate English courthand to sixteenth-century Greek initials and modern styles inspired by Gothic, Japanese, and other forms of writing. In addition to its intriguing survey of historical trends, this book also offers richly illustrated reflections on the artistic ability involved in rendering the alphabet. An...

"Dentro de los procesos de diseño, el papel de la ergonomía es fundamental para asegurar la compatibilidad de los sistemas, productos y servicios con las características del ser humano y su actividad. Esta articulación se debe dar principalmente en el plano metodológico y conceptual, lo que constituye una responsabilidad de los diferentes actores que hacen parte de los equipos de diseño. El principal objetivo de Ergonomía y procesos de diseño...

This unique, go-to guide for designers fully details the essential layout and design skills needed to succeed in this competitive industry. With fun and practical application, it offers valuable insight into strategy and business when working in the real world with real clients, starting with basic information on layout principles before delving more deeply into theory and application on a project-by-project basis. Illustrated with real-world assignments...

El libro es una recopilación de textos relacionados con diversos problemas sociales en torno al diseño. Enfatiza las distintas dimensiones sociales que atraviesa: crea empatía a partir del enfoque del diseño para todos, permite acortar la brecha de género y muestra los contextos socioculturales que permiten un correcto ejercicio del diseño.

In an alternate future, a quantum computerthe artifact of an extinct human civilizationreasons on what it means to be human by exploring the performances of humanity in parallel universes linked by a wormhole.

In need of advice? Just want to sound off? Opening this volume is like grabbing lunch with a fellow designer to commiserate or celebrate and to learn the ins and outs of design. Good habits are found in every part of the design process, from promoting yourself well in order to land the client, to working with that client, to achieving the desired results on press. 365 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers reveals solutions from a wide range of freelance...

The most famous artistic compilation ever made of the great age of the poster, featuring works by nearly 100 artists, among them Cheret, Toulouse-Lautrec, Bonnard, Mucha, Beardsley, Parrish, Grasset, Penfield, Steinlen, many more. Full color, large format, one poster per page, extensive documentation.