Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free One-Day Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
31 used & new from £8.99

Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Basics Design: Grids
 
 

Basics Design: Grids (Paperback)

by Gavin Ambrose (Author), Paul Harris (Author)
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
RRP: £17.95
Price: £12.57 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £5.38 (30%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

Want guaranteed delivery by Wednesday, July 15? Choose Express delivery at checkout. See Details
26 new from £8.99 5 used from £9.38

Frequently Bought Together

Basics Design: Grids + Basics Design: Layout + Basics Design: Typography
Price For All Three: £38.63

Show availability and shipping details


Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Basics Design: Layout

Basics Design: Layout

by Gavin Ambrose
£13.49
Basics Design: Typography

Basics Design: Typography

by Gavin Ambrose
3.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £12.57
Basics Design: Format

Basics Design: Format

by Gavin Ambrose
£9.72
Basics Design: Print and Finish

Basics Design: Print and Finish

by Gavin Ambrose
5.0 out of 5 stars (2)  £13.49
Basics Design: Image

Basics Design: Image

by Gavin Ambrose
Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: AVA Publishing (30 Jun 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 2940373779
  • ISBN-13: 978-2940373772
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 16 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 138,051 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
Vitagrid
   www.gratings.co.za    Grating, Handrails, Expanded Metal M/Steel, Galv, S/Steel, GRP 
Design
   siemens.com/plm/answers    Siemens brings design, validation & Manufacturing together. Learn more. 
Natuzzi Design
   www.natuzzi.co.uk    Italian Furniture up to 20% Off Great Deals for Your Living Room! 
  
 

Product Description

Product Description
The seventh book in the award-winning "Basics Design" series, "Grids" focuses on the construction and ordering of the page and screen through the use of the grids. The grid features as a strong element in many areas of design, and presents both the student and practitioner alike with the opportunity to ground their work in solid foundations. This book explores not only how to construct grids, but, more fundamentally, why a designer should construct grids at all. Through detailed investigation of the principles behind grid design, this book will inform and advance your understanding of this key design component, allowing you to devise grids with ease and precision for any situation.The book explores key areas of grid design through a series of case studies, juxtaposed by key creative 'basics'. Contemporary work is supported by concise descriptions, technical expansions and diagrammatic visualisations, enabling the reader to fully understand the work being discussed.True to the other books in the "Basics Design" series, "Grids" is an example in its own right. A reference section, set on a series of different grids, demonstrates the principles discussed in earlier chapters, and the book will serve as a valuable resource and companion to other books in the series.This book is suitable for students of graphic design and established professionals, general public wishing to learn more about design basics, and anyone interested in developing their design skills and knowledge of modern graphics solutions.

About the Author
Gavin Ambrose is a practising graphic designer whose client base includes the arts sector, galleries, publishers and advertising agencies. He has written and designed several books on graphic design, branding and packaging. Paul Harris is a freelance writer, journalist and editor. Paul writes for international magazines and journals in London and New York. He is a co-author and collaborator on books about packaging design and design principles.

Inside This Book (Learn More)
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
Search inside this book:

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

 (What's this?)
Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
Check the boxes next to the tags you consider relevant or enter your own tags in the field below

Your tags: Add your first tag
 

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Basics Design: Grids
62% buy the item featured on this page:
Basics Design: Grids 4.0 out of 5 stars (1)
£12.57
Basics Design: Layout
13% buy
Basics Design: Layout
£13.49
Basics Design: Print and Finish
10% buy
Basics Design: Print and Finish 5.0 out of 5 stars (2)
£13.49
Basics Design: Format
9% buy
Basics Design: Format
£9.72

 

Customer Reviews

1 Review
5 star:    (0)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Basic Design: Grid, 18 May 2009
The book explains how humans read or scan pages, be they paper or webpage based. The book gives the theory behind good grid design which is complimented by a large number of examples of good grid design. The numerous examples from real life stimulate new ideas.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews



Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]

   


Listmania!


Look for similar items by category


Feedback


Fun for Everyone

Christmas Gifts
Achieve over 15,000 RPM with our great range of Powerballs.

Shop the Powerball store

 

Up to 75% off Shoes

Shoe Clearance - 75% off Shoes
Save up to 75% on shoes for the whole family.

Shop clearance shoes

 

A Close Shave

Philips Nivea Coolskin HS8060 Moisturizing Rotary Shaving System
For all types of hair removal, stay smooth with Amazon.co.uk.

Discover Shaving & Hair Removal

 

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

Learn more about Gift Certificates

 
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.

Continue Shopping: Top Sellers
The Girl Who Played with Fire
Breaking Dawn (Twilight Saga)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates