Discover the history and theory of graphic design from the past 150 years, and how that comes to bear on contemporary design.

Designer, writer and lecturer Theo Inglis takes readers through the core building blocks of graphic design such as composition, colour, medium and typography, and explores how each has been utilized and revolutionized by designers through history, and up to the present day.

This book will expand your knowledge of the world of design and provide you with practical take-aways to inform your own creative practice.

About the Author:

Theo Inglis is the author of Mid-Century Modern Graphic Design, and was a contributor to the Type Directory. He has written for AIGA’s “Eye on Design,” Communication Arts magazine, Creative Review, The Financial Times, Computer Arts and The Recorder and has done work for a variety of organizations including Pentagram, Penguin Random House, the Poetry School, openDemocracy and numerous literary publishers.

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This concise, accessible, and thoroughly modern guide to contemporary and historical graphic design is a must-have for designers and creatives in every medium.

As visually compelling as it is packed with information, this handbook to the fundamentals of graphic design covers the history and theory of graphic design from the past 150 years. Organized around broader subjects of history, theory, practice, typography and media, it dives into numerous specific topics — from Bauhaus to digital design; Gestalt theory to kitsch; social protest movements to social media. It explores the building blocks of design as well as leading-edge tools and techniques. Each topic is presented in eye-catching spreads that feature numerous illustrative examples, insightful quotations, and suggestions for further reading. Whether they’re just starting out or looking to invigorate an established practice, graphic professionals and students of all stripes will find a bounty of information and inspiration in this essential guide.

About the Author:

Theo Inglis is the author of Mid-Century Modern Graphic Design, and was a contributor to the Type Directory. He has written for AIGA’s “Eye on Design,” Communication Arts magazine, Creative Review, The Financial Times, Computer Arts and The Recorder and has done work for a variety of organizations including Pentagram, Penguin Random House, the Poetry School, openDemocracy and numerous literary publishers.

A visual and comprehensive guide to a hugely popular graphic style.

The distinctive aesthetic of mid-century design captured the post-war zeitgeist of energy and progress, and remains hugely popular today. In Mid-Century Modern Graphic Design Theo Inglis takes an in-depth look at the innovative graphics of the period, writing about the work of artists and designers from all over the world. From book covers, record covers and posters to advertising, typography and illustration, the designs feature eye-popping colour palettes, experimental type and prints that buzz with kinetic energy.

The book features artworks from a wide selection of international designers and illustrators whose work continues to inspire and influence today, including Ray Eames, Paul Rand, Alex Steinweiss, Joseph Low, Alvin Lustig, Elaine Lustig Cohen, Leo Lionni, Rudolph de Harak, Abram Games, Tom Eckersley, Ivan Chermayeff, Josef Albers, Corita Kent, Jim Flora, Ben Shahn, Herbert Bayer and Helen Borten.

Theo draws from a broad range of sources including advertising, magazine covers, record sleeves, travel posters and children’s book illustration to show the development of the design style globally, and how this continues to influence design today. The book is packed with hundreds of colour illustrations, including classic designs, such as Saul Bass’ film posters and Miroslav Šašek’s children’s books, alongside lesser-known gems.

About the Author:

Theo Inglis is a design writer and graphic designer who specialises in post-war design. He writes regularly for online design magazine Grafik and for Monotype, the world's leading font company. Additionally, he holds an MA in Critical Writing in Art and Design from the Royal College of Art. He also runs the Tumblr account Midcenturymoderndesign, which has over 30,000 followers. He is based in Norwich.