Using type. (©2010)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michael Harkins.
• Other Names: Harkins, Michael
• Contents: Understanding type. Defining typography ; Design task 1 : looking at type ; The language of typography -- Preparing to use type. Understanding the design problem ; Planning your work ; Grid systems ; Design task 2 : find the grid -- Working with type. Selecting typefaces ; Typography in layouts ; The typographic area ; Type arrangement ; Pure type ; Type and image ; Type as image ; Creating hierarchy ; Legibility and readability ; Design task 3 : creating a simple poster -- Detailing typography. Type specifics ; Fine-tuning type ; Design task 4 : spaced out ; Practising typographic etiquette -- Typography and technology today. Type and appropriate software.
• Publisher Details: Lausanne, Switzerland La Vergne, TN : AVA Academia Distributed in the USA & Canada by Ingram Publisher Services
• Publication Date: 2010
• Copyright Date: 2010
• Extent: 1 online resource (183 pages), color illustrations
• Subjects: 686.22; Graphic design (Typography); Type and type-founding; DESIGN -- Graphic Arts -- Typography; Graphic design (Typography); Type and type-founding; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9782940447275; 2940447276
• Related ISBNs: 9782940411559; 2940411557
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 184).; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.