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Book SynopsisThis book will help librarians complete graphic design projects with creativity and skill. Written specifically for librarians, it starts with the basics of design and builds on those skills. It is a guide that is relevant to those just learning to create designs and those who have been creating visuals for many years.
Trade ReviewGraphic Design: A Practical Guide for Librarians, is a highly recommended go-to manual to polish your skills or learn from scratch how to create beautiful and effective publicity flyers, displays, web pages, and so much more. With extensive resources and practical activities to learn new skills, the reader will soon be impressing the staff and patrons with professional looking publicity in print and online. -- RoseMary Ludt, editor-in-chief, VOYA Magazine
In Graphic Design: A Practical Guide for Librarians, Colston provides us with the principles and encouragement we need to feel more confident in our creations. Colston effectively uses library examples to demonstrate design fundamentals such as white space, fonts, and line. The book is a great resource for those of us who want to learn a little bit more about art and design, specifically for practical library purposes. -- Brenda Hough, instructor and consultant, Infopeople
Colston's exceptional introduction to the world of graphic design is replete with current resources, examples, advice and hands-on exercises. It is concise and well-organized, covering much territory to make graphic design accessible for librarians wanting to get started, as well as for librarians desiring to expand their knowledge -- Goehrig Orr, librarian, children & youth services, Carmel Clay Public Library
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Why You Need Graphic Design Skills Chapter 2. Resources You Need and Where to Find Them Chapter 3. Learning the Language of Design Chapter 4. The Character of Line Chapter 5. The Language and Use of Color Chapter 6. Spatial Applications Chapter 7. Texture: What It Is! and How to Use It! Chapter 8. The Shape of Design Chapter 9. Fonts – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Chapter 10. Creating a Design Portfolio
