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Fingerprint: The Art of Using Handmade Elements in Graphic Design [Hardcover]

Chen Design Associates (Author)

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Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: How Design Books (29 Dec 2006)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1581808712
ISBN-13: 978-1581808711
Product Dimensions: 25.8 x 23 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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A new approach to design is gaining momentum as more and more designers seek to combine the power of the computer with the personal qualities of handmade elements. "Fingerprint" offers insight into this fusion of the digital and the hand-wrought, with dozens of examples of some of the best work in the industry, including design that includes hand-lettering elements and design that incorporates collage. Featuring essays from some of the design community's leading thinkers, this book is an indispensable look at the future of design.

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Joshua C. Chen is a principal at Chen Design Associates, a visual commutions firm. He is a frequent guest speaker for professional conferences, workshops, studio tours and educational institutions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring eye-candy, 17 Jan 2008

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This review is from: Fingerprint: The Art of Using Handmade Elements in Graphic Design (Hardcover)

This book is like a breath of fresh air. It's nice to see a return to the basics, after all the slick, glossy, perfect computer-generated art and designwork we see everyday all around us. Fingerprint showcases graphic designers who use old-fashioned methods of printing and design for their creations - letterpress, stamping, embossing, screenprinting, origami, hand-lettering, recycling materials etc.

An excellent resource book for graphic designers and artists alike, eye candy for the casual observer. The objects showcased range from CD and record covers to skateboards, handmade greeting cards, posters, business cards, portfolios, wedding invitations, handmade journals, handbound books, magazines, etc etc!

My only gripe is that it's American; perhaps Chen Design Associates' next endeavour could encompass the wealth of design talent in Europe and Asia as well?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Handmade is great, 28 Jan 2009

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This book is a must for all who like their graphics with a handmade edge. A great book for ideas, there are some beautiful, edgy and clever designs in here. A book that graphic designers need to see.

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5.0 out of 5 stars fingerprint finger licking inspiring book, 12 Feb 2010

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A beautifully produced book, showing a great diversity of styles and approaches to hand drawn design.
A great collection to browse and get inspired by. Images that show the glue and the scissors and
the brush marks. Letterpress and hand written words are alive and well. The visual richness of the many
materials used is wonderful and the comments accompanying each work are just enough to explain it.It is not a "how to
book"by any means. As a resource though, I'm sure it will be a joy to have around. I love this book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great graphics!
Wonderful examples of unusual approcahes to graphic design & encouraging artists who want a more 'hands on' approach rather than just digital imagery in theor work.

Published 13 months ago by Y. K. Autie

5.0 out of 5 stars gr8 book
very interesting for anyone who loves looking at types of graphic design as someone who has done graphic design i love this book

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3.0 out of 5 stars Eye-candy, but not much more
The authors are explaining the design ideas in a very generic fashion, providing just a short background note for each of the projects. Read more

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