The Little Book of Layouts: Good Designs and Why They Work
Layout is the fundamental element underlying any design project, of any kind.So when you're undertaking a new project, the first thing you'll need to decide on is your layout. OK. But what if you aren't inspired. Now what? Pick up this book, where you will find 400 different layouts (grouped into four categories: advertising, editorial, covers and brochures). Now, you can flip through the book and see something you like. You don't have to copy it. In fact, you probably won't. But you'll see an idea, and then you'll think of a way to modify that design . . . and soon you have your fresh layout. That's what this book is about. Bonus feature: each page features call-out notes of easily understandable comments to quickly convey the good elements of the depicted layout.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0060570253
ISBN13:9780060570255
Release Date:May 2004
Publisher:Harper Design
Length:272 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.9" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Useful for getting ideas
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book collects a wide range of layouts from various media that can be very useful as inspiration for designers. However, as mentioned by another reviewer, the accompanying descriptions don't give much technical or specific information regarding the designs, and can sometimes border on inane. A good source, nonetheless, for designers who are in need of design ideas.
nice little book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The thing that I liked about this book was that instead of merely serving up a collection of what the author deems "good design" (don't get me wrong, I own lots of "inspiration" books), there were comments provided for why the design worked.
Good collection of examples
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
This book has a large collection of layouts. Useful for a reference and to see what other people are doing. I wouldn't call a lot of the layouts 'outstanding', and the book is A5 in size, so a lot of the designs span the spread which makes them difficult to view. Despite that, it still is a nice little reference book.
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