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Back to basics page layouts

Oct 10, 2011 7:11 PM

Tags: #typography #layout #grid #page_layout #principles_of_design

I've been working as a designer for over 10 years, but I feel like i need a refresher on the basic principles of design. So I'm looking for a book. I do a lot of editorial, so I'm looking for a book that will explain and dissect good page layouts and explain why they work, using the princples of design (contrast, texture, balance, rhythm, etc…). I'm looking for real-world examples, not just shapes on a page like Wucius Wong's Principles of Form and Design (a good book nonetheless). I'm not really looking for a grid book, however i realize that grids and page layouts are inseparable.

 

Anyone know of any books that covers this? Or even a website, or magazine article?

 

Thanks!

2965 Views   1 Reply   Latest reply: dhosford, Aug 24, 2012 1:45 PM
 
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    Aug 24, 2012 1:45 PM   in reply to smashkirk
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    Have you looked into Ellen Lupton's books such as "Graphic Design: The New Basics"? She includes a lot of examples in that book and it's a nice reference to have. Also, Making and Breaking the Grid by Timothy Samara is really great too for grids.

     

    I hope this helps!

     
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