WORDS ARE POWERFUL- they can inflict damage and they can heal. In this anthology of first-person accounts written by teenagers for both their peers and adults, words transform pain into hope and the possibility for change.
Color is the single most important tool a graphic designer has for creating compelling design. Color Management for Packaging arms designers with a thorough understanding of how to communicate with color in packaging design. Every aspect of color management for packaging is explored, from issues to standout, impact and legibility, appetite ratings and emotional responses to color, to technical considerations, pre-press requirements, and issues of display and aging.A unique body of information, this book showcases over 300 package designs from renowned designers across the globe. Not only is it a great ideas book, it is also a hardworking manual. It shows how to work within budgetary constraints, develop the right feel for a product, and create packaging designs that work with a number of palettes to accomodate separate product ranges.
Focusing on the application of color theory across various design mediums, this guide offers in-depth technical insights into color communication in both 2-D and 3-D environments. Professors John Drew and Sarah Meyer cover essential topics such as color systems, mixing, pigments, and printing techniques. Additionally, they explore human perception of color, making it relevant to everyday experiences. With over 200 examples of global graphic design and color usage, this comprehensive resource is ideal for students and educators in graphic design.
Create stunning infographics with this hands-on guide Infographics For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to creating data visualization with viral appeal. Written by the founder of Infographic World, a New York City based infographic agency, and his top designers, the book focuses on the how-to of data, design, and distribution to create stunning, shareable infographics. Step-by-step instruction allows you to handle data like a pro, while creating eye-catching graphics with programs like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. The book walks you through the different types of in
Sustainable Living on a Wounded Planet
The Covid-19 pandemic is a repeating biophysical shock yet one for which our current socio-economic structure was not prepared. Climate change, scarcity, depletion of natural resources, and the inevitable transition to renewable energy are one time events. Taken together, they present an existential threat to human society. This book is a guide to navigating these megatrends, which confront us now but whose consequences will unfold over decades. By presenting clear options on the path to a renewable energy future, this book gives readers a broad perspective as well as detailed, well-illustrated examples to weigh in making decisions which will secure stability and prosperity for their families, their communities and their nations.
An argument that environmental challenges will only resonate with citizens of affluent postindustrial countries if sustainability concerns emerge from everyday practices.