Non-Designer's Design Book, The (3rd Edition) (Non Designer's Design Book)

You can do so much with this book. It's also inspiring & fun 2 read. I love it! Robin Williams rocks!

Turned the light on 4 me as 2 why my fliers, brochures & business cards were so hard 2 really "get." Because I'm a visual artist I hadn't thot I needed any help. How wrong I was! This book is great 4 beginners, it's short & sweet, & great bathroom reading!

Very unintimidating, with before & after examples of how certain pieces were improved. It will change the way you look at written copy. I am a novice & it helped me learn the basics very quickly.

Upon receiving the book I was surprised how thin it was. But overall I am very happy about the purchase. A thicker book might have been more complex. This has simple language, it's easy 2 read & easy 2 apply. After reading most of the book I had 2 create a flyer, & following the tips made the work easier & the result much better: even graphics professionals say the result is pretty good!

I read some of the other reviews in preparing 2 write this. I am definitely a non-designer but have found a need 2 learn some design principles. I thought the book was great 4 its intended audience & probably 4 more experienced people as well. I have already applied the design principles in my work, web site development, & I re-did my letterhead based on what I learned here. Is it the best that could be done by an experienced designer? No. Is it a lot better than it was before? YES! I tested some of my small web page improvements on a few people & got confirmation that I have learned some very useful tools 2 improve my work.

I got a chuckle from some of the negative reviews, things like "I am a designer & it didn't help me." Duh! It is not aimed at them, & I thank the author 4 that as it might have gone over my head if it were.

I am excited enough about what I learned that I plan 2 take a few college courses 2 go even further. Thanks 4 the inspiration!

A lot has happened in the world of digital design since the first edition of this title was published, but one thing remains true: There is an ever-growing number of people attempting 2 design pages with no formal training. This book is the one place they can turn 2 find quick, non-intimidating, excellent design help from trusted design instructor Robin Williams. This revised classic--now in full color--includes a new section on the hot topic of Color itself. In The Non-Designer's Design Book, 3rd Edition, Robin turns her attention 2 the basic principles that govern good design. Readers who follow her clearly explained concepts will produce more sophisticated & professional pages immediately. Humor-infused, jargon-free prose interspersed with design exercises, quizzes, & illustrations make learning a snap--which is just what audiences have come 2 expect from this best-selling author.