introduction to design basics (book)

[cyberdao]

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!

[cyberdao]

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!

[mags]

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

[dalel]

Robin William's books are great!

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[cyberdao]

Thanks Mags and Dale!!!

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

[gwpriester]

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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[cyberdao]

Thanks Gary!

I already found it!