The Complete Guide to Digital Graphic Design

Bob Gordon is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Brighton and a visiting lecturer at Kingston University, London. He has experience across a wide range of graphic design areas, including magazines, publishing, promotions and exhibitions.

Section 1: Design Basics - examines the fundamentals of design, including shape, design dynamics, the process of design and an in-depth exploration of type, layout and colour. Section 2: Surface Design - covers designing for print, advertising, packaging, signage and exhibition design, and looks at specific design and technical issues for each medium Section 3: Design for the Screen - concentrates on the specific design considerations involved in preparing material for the Internet and multimedia. It covers all the relevant technical information, such as file sizes, resolutions, software and planning required to create striking yet efficient screen-based design. Section 4: Type/Colour/Image - detailed tips on designing with type, colour management and image creation, including photographic and drawing programs - scanning, file formats and specific software applications.