Design Basics Index

You'll Love This Book If:

• You're a new designer
• You're a design student
• You like having a comprehensive reference guide on hand

Design Basics Index starts readers out with a look at the basic building blocks of design and takes them through the process of putting those elements together to create head-turning work every time.

In Design Basics Index you'll learn:

• How to most effectively use photos, illustrations, icons, typography, linework, decoration, borders and backgrounds in your designs.
• How to combine the elements of a design into a cohesive and visually appealing design
• How to utilize the intangible elements of theme, connotation and style to accurately and effectively deliver the intended message
• And so much more!

The Design Basics Index is part of award-winning designer Jim Krause's hugely popular "Index" series. In fact, it's regarded as one of the most popular books among new designers in the whole world. It's an absolutely essential resource for anyone getting started in design.

What People Are Saying

“Krause illustrates his topics extensively with examples, so if you're ever unsure of what he's trying to express in words, he'll have multiple visual representations as well. One thing that I especially appreciate is that he will often not only offer a visual on the 'right' way, but also the 'wrong' way so that you can truly see the difference using an element correctly can make." – Jill Marie