Fingerprint: The Art of Using Handmade Elements in Graphic...

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 176 pages
• Published by: How Books October 19, 2006
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1581808712
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1581808711
• Book Dimensions: 10.1 x 9 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 2 pounds

Book Description
Make Your Mark

Design is at a turning point. Our infatuation with--and the backlash against--technology is over. Today's best designers have learned to embrace its advantages and think beyond its limitations by combining the power of the computer with the tactile qualities of handmade elements.

Inside you'll find examples of work that showcase a variety of design methods, including mixed media, illustration, letterpress, screenprinting and collage. You'll find inspiration in examples from outstanding designers and see how traditional elements can make a more powerful statement than anesthesized computer-only work. Fingerprint also includes insightful essays on the power of the handmade by Debbie Millman, Jean Orlebeke, Jim Sherraden, Martin Venezky and Ross Macdonald.

The projects in this book are gorgeous, technical, simple, layered and powerful. Each project communicates its intended message with eloquence.

You can be part of this exciting design revolution. Leave your own fingerprint on the world by exploring the fusion of the digital with the hand-wrought.

Chen Design Associates is a visual communications firm based in San Francisco. Firm Principal Joshua Chen is a frequent guest speaker for professional conferences, workshops, studio tours and educational institutions. The firm self-published the award-winning Peace: 100 Ideas.

Reader Reviews
This book should be on the desk of all aspiring graphic artists and illustrators. Wonderfully designed with emphasis on the artwork, NOT the authors' ego-centric design skills. Designs include: Wine lables Posters LP covers Menus T-shirts Book covers Theater/theatre/concert posters CD (disc and liner notes) Snowboard Magazine illustration DVD cover art Coasters Tactile components (green) Holiday card Media kit Stamp sheets Folded notes (not origami) Embossed paper A sundial watch (!!) 3D art/functional design Recycled backpack Calender ...and a directory of over sixty contributors: most are from the U.S. with some as far away as Switzerland. I am certain that you will be amazed by the content of this book. There is surely something for every artist. I highly recommend this book! Comment | | (Report this)