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A lot has happened in the world of digital design since the first edition of this title was published, but one thing remains true: There is an ever-growing number of people attempting to design pages with no formal training. This book is the one place they can turn to find quick, non-intimidating, excellent design help from trusted design instructor Robin Williams. This revised classic--now in full color--includes a new section on the hot topic of Color itself. In The Non-Designer's Design Book,3rd Edition, Robin turns her attention to the basic principles that govern good design. Readers who follow her clearly explained concepts will produce more sophisticated and professional pages immediately. Humor-infused, jargon-free prose interspersed with design exercises, quizzes, and illustrations make learning a snap--which is just what audiences have come to expect from this best-selling author.
Anonymous
Posted May 3, 2002
As an analytical type -- creative, but without artistic ability, previous classes and books on 'design' that were all theory haven't helped at all. This book gives solid principles that can be approached like a brain teaser for left-brained people. The second half is about font styles and using them together. It's like getting two books in one and for a very reasonable price. The layout makes for fast, enjoyable reading and is an excellent example of the principles taught and their value. Having this earlier would have saved a lot of time on production and redesign of my web sites.
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Posted March 20, 2003
This book is a must-read for anyone involved with design and layout. Robin Williams actually explains why and how to do certain things to create effective designs and layouts. The book is easy to read and uses tons of helpful examples. Even if you're a novice, this book will drastically improve your ability to design effectively. Although the book is about designing printed material, I am a web designer and have found the principles highly applicable to web design as well.
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Posted July 31, 2001
I've taken desktop publishing classes at a local college, but the one thing I didn't learn was: 'Simple strategies on how to lay out a page so that it looks good.' This author gives specifics and lots of before/afters. I now save time and feel more confident with my finished product. A bonus: some of the things I'm anal about, the author is, too! Nice to know I'm not the only person out there who's detail oriented....
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Posted January 29, 2011
This book was recommended and I was quite excited that I could get it for my NookColor. But it uses graphics to illustrate font combinations and illustrations of good layout - unfortunately the graphics are not crisp - they do not display well on the Nook Color. This is an example of why there is a 14-day trial period, and why I should have used it instead of going ahead and purchasing the book immediately. Also, it is a very short book - only 115 pages. The content is good but not worth the price for little content and poor graphics.
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Posted November 13, 2008
The Non-Designer's Design Book breaks down the four basic principles of design in a straightforward (and often humorous) manner. Through examples, illustrations, and short practice quizzes, you'll learn some techniques that will improve your chances of getting your message across. It is an easy read that is well worth the short investment in time. You'll be sure to get a few tips (if not more) that you can use right away. Geared toward those between the beginner and intermediate levels.
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Posted July 30, 2001
I've been teaching journalism to high school students for over 20 years; this book is an invaluable resource. Design concepts are clearly and concisely explained. If you don't have a lot of time to spend studying design but you need some basics, this is definitely the book for you!
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Posted April 20, 2001
Brilliant - I took the 'Design for Non-Designers' B&N online course, which was very good, and bought this book as recommended reading after I finished the course. Very good for those of us who are very computer literate but 'all thumbs' when it comes to design.
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Posted October 27, 2000
Great book and very easy to read. Read it cover to cover in 2 days and it really opened my eyes!
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Posted February 23, 2000
I've been doing internet and graphic design for many years, but this book was just what I needed to help explain my ideas and reinforce my suspisions (for good design). The book (and author) even gave me some new ideas on what to do. And, even though I deal with the web quite a bit, this book's ideas and poiters can be applied there too. For example, having graphics and text 'line up' and form 'hard edges,' amongst other suggestions and tips. I wish to thank Robin Williams personnaly for such a good book.
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Posted July 11, 2011
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This is the eBook version of the printed book.
A lot has happened in the world of digital design since the first edition of this title was published, but one thing remains true: There is an ever-growing number of people attempting to design pages with no formal training. This book is the one place they can turn to find quick, non-intimidating, excellent design help from trusted design instructor Robin Williams. This revised classic--now in full color--includes a new section on the hot topic of Color itself. In The Non-Designer's Design Book,3rd Edition, Robin turns her attention to the basic principles that govern good design. Readers who follow her ...