The definitive, contemporary guide to modern and historical graphic design for designers and creatives.

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, color, medium and typography, and explores how each element has been both utilized and revolutionized by designers through history, and how their influence is still felt up to the present day.

equipped with a wealth of information and practical advice, this comprehensive book will expand your knowledge of the world of design and provide you with practical take-aways to inform your own creative practice.