introduction to design basics (book)

Does anyone know of a good introduction (book) into (computer-based) design?

It should cover basic design principles (color harmony, positive / negative space etc.). I checked with amazon, but there are just too many books on design to choose from...

Also did anyone try the courses at Sessions? For example
color theory

Thanks a lot!

Does anyone know of a good introduction (book) into (computer-based) design?

It should cover basic design principles (color harmony, positive / negative space etc.). I checked with amazon, but there are just too many books on design to choose from...

Also did anyone try the courses at Sessions? For example
color theory

Thanks a lot!

Try the "Non-Designer's Design Book" by Robin Williams. I think it's fantastic as are the other books in the series (ND's type, ND's scan & print and ND's web design).

I am not a great 'bookie' person but these were a joy to read and I learnt lots.

The books are published by Peachpit Press.

Have fun!

Mags

Robin William's books are great!

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Thanks Mags and Dale!!!

I just ordered the Non-Designer's Design Book. Exactly what I was looking for.

My old and out of print book, Looking Good in Color, Ventana Press had some pretty good design moves in it. Even though it was supposed to be about color, I made it about design as well.

Gary

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Thanks Gary!

I already found it!