Robin Williams
Essential to enhance your understanding of how to combine typefaces. The theory behind basic layout is described here better than any other book reviewed on these pages and I would encourage you to read this before Josef Muller B’s Grid Systems in Graphic Design. The two together should get you off to a flying start.
While the syntax of William’s writing style is a little parental, “Do this, Don’t do that, Avoid this at all costs…” the playful tone makes it very easy to remember the principles.
Key concepts:
- Make it the same, or very different
- Don’t be a wimp!!
The book is extremely fluid to read with lots and lots of great advice for the aspiring designer. So DON’T be fooled by the title….!
Non-Designer’s Design Book, The (3rd Edition) (Non Designer’s Design Book)
