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Design Method, The: A Philosophy and Process for Functional Visual Communication
- By Eric Karjaluoto
- Published Aug 13, 2013 by New Riders. Part of the Voices That Matter series.
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- Copyright 2014
- Dimensions: 5-3/8" x 8"
- Pages: 240
- Edition: 1st
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- ISBN-10: 0-321-92884-9
- ISBN-13: 978-0-321-92884-9
Feeling uninspired? That shouldn’t keep you from creating great design work. Design is not about luck, inspiration, or personal expression. Design is a disciplined pursuit aimed at producing sensible, functional work for clients. In The Design Method, you’ll learn how to create quality design work on a regular basis that consistently pleases your clients using the same method that Creative Director Eric Karjaluoto uses at his creative agency, smashLAB. The Design Method will teach you a proven, repeatable process for solving visual communication problems.
In this book, you will learn:- Ways to conduct research and gain insight into your clients’ situations- A process for establishing strategies and plans for your projects- How to develop a cohesive concept and visual direction for each client/job- An iterative approach to prototype, test, refine, and produce effective design- Techniques for presenting and documenting creative work- Tips for making your design studio operate efficiently and consistently
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Table of Contents
PrefaceIntroduction1. Debunking the Creative Myths 2. Creating Purposeful Design 3. Achieving Order Through Systems 4. Introducing The Design Method 5. Gaining Understanding: The Discovery Stage 6. Determining Course: The Planning Stage 7. Working with Ideas: The Creative Stage 8. Making Design Real: The Application Stage 9. Presenting Work to Clients 10. Bringing Order to Your Practice
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