Richard Hendel
‘How is a book designed? What do book designers think about as they turn manuscripts into printed books? In this unique and appealing volume, the award-winning book designer Richard Hendel and eight other talented book designers discuss their approaches and working methods. They consider the problems posed by a wide range of projects―selection of a book’s size and shape, choice of typeface for text and display, arrangement of type on the page, and determination of typographic details for all parts of the book within manufacturing and budget limitations.’
Advertising Design, Corporate Identity & Branding, Design Archive Feature, Regional Histories
An advertising programme is fully integrated only when its effect is powerful enough to play a major part in determining a corporate image. Geigy advertising is an example of this successful integration.
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The Central School of Arts and Crafts, featured in Modernist Graphic Design in Britain 1945–1980 by Ian McLaren and Tony Pritchard.
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Design Archive Feature, Magazines & Publishing, Members Only Content, Movements
Victorian Graphic Design left a mark on both British and American design history. In Britain, the ornate embellishments served as a symbol of prosperity and cultural values. Meanwhile, America embraced the combination of various design elements to navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing society driven by industrialisation and consumerism.
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