Graphic Design

Th is book provides readers with the basics of editorial design so that they can create well-constructed and state-of-the-art page layouts.

NEW PAGE DESIGN

Layout and Editorial Design Wang Shaoqiang

ISBN: 978-84-17656-52-2 21.00 x 28.00 cm | 8 ¼ ” x 11” 240 pages | 550 colour illustrations English text | Paperback July 2022 Distribution: Worldwide except Asia £29.99 | $49.95 | €35.00 Imprint: Hoaki

Featuring countless contemporary layout examples and practical information, this book provides readers with a solid practical information, this book provides readers with a solid technical foundation for successful editorial design.

This volume offers a comprehensive technical explanation of basic layout principles, a comprehensive field that covers the arrangement of typefaces, images, colours, objects, and grids on a page. The book presents also a panorama of contemporary editorial design trends and styles through a selection of 100 projects, from newspapers and magazines to catalogues, books, brochures and posters. Supported by case studies and tips and tricks, within this book readers will gain an overall understanding of the fundamentals of editorial design, including paper size, typographic units, the history of typography and the styles of different typefaces, layout elements, interaction between sections, and the optimum way to visually convey a message. It is a perfect reference for designers who are looking for practical solutions and inspiration.

Duotone is the next big trend in graphic design, characterised by the search for maximum expressivity with the minimum costs.

NEW PAPERBACK EDITION

DUOTONE

Limited Colour Schemes in Graphic Design Wang Shaoqiang

ISBN: 978-84-17656-53-9 21.00 x 28.00 cm | 8 ¼ ” x 11” 240 pages | Fully Illustrated in colour English text | Paperback March 2022 Distribution: Worldwide except Asia £29.99 | $49.95 | €35.00 Imprint: Hoaki

What at first glance seems to be a limited solution reveals new and unexpected possibilities in this publication.

Now in paperback, Duotone explores the possibilities and applications of two-color printing technique, which uses either two shades of the same colour, black and one tint, or two different colours. This method brings out middle tones and highlights, and its results are vibrant, colourful and stunning, generating maximum expressivity while minimising production costs. The wide selection of projects in the book covers different design categories, from logos, brochures, posters, packaging materials, book covers, posters and exhibition materials to screen designs for corporate websites and promotional microsites. The variety of designs reveals the magic of duotone techniques and how designers and artists make full use of its possibilities to create dramatic and dynamic compositions. Duotone is the next big trend in graphic design. It enhances readability, makes the most of minimalist designs without overwhelming the eye, and is the perfect way to effortlessly create unforgettable atmospheres.

From the history of books and their design, as well as details on printing and binding techniques.

BOOK DESIGN

From the Printing Basics to the Most Impressive Designs Wang Shaoqiang

ISBN: 978-84-17656-30-0 21.00 x 28.50 cm | 8 ¼ ” x 11” 240 pages | Approx. 680 colour illustrations English text | Hardback January 2022 Distribution: Worldwide except Asia £39.99 | $59.95 | €45.00 Imprint: Hoaki

Inside the book design business, from the history of books to their design, as well as details on traditional and current printing and binding techniques, with a wealth of contemporary examples in full colour.

This publication offers a comprehensive and inspirational approach to book production and design in the broadest possible sense: from printing techniques to paper specifications, possible sense: from printing techniques to paper specifications, page layouts to cover design, and printing finishes to types of binding. Full of examples and tips on how to come up with the binding. Full of examples and tips on how to come up with the best solutions in book design while focusing on the features that make them truly engaging, it also includes an introduction to the history of books. Within these pages, you’ll gain insight into the operation of a printing company to understand the key features behind the process, as the best results often come from knowledge of what can be achieved from a technical point of view. The last section showcases notable examples of contemporary book design, including detailed information and interviews with graphic designers from all over the world.

An inspiring showcase of lett er press applications, covering its history, as well as current uses and trends.

Wang Shaoqiang is a professor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China) and Doctoral Supervisor at the College of Arts and Humanities of the Macau University of Science and Technology. He is a prolific editor whose titles focus on design, art and lifestyle. He is also the editor of Design 360° magazine and Asia-Pacific Design yearbook. He has been invited to lecture at numerous universities, design academies and organizations, and he has been a jury member for China’s most prestigious design and illustration awards. GET IMPRESSED

The Revival of Letterpress and Handmade Type Wang Shaoqiang

ISBN: 978-84-17656-37-9 19.00 x 25.00 cm | 7 ³⁄6” x 9 ⅔ ” 240 pages | Approx. 400 colour illustrations English text | Hardback October 2021 Distribution: Worldwide except Asia £34.99 | $45.00 | €39.95 Imprint: Hoaki

An in-depth overview on the world of letterpress: history, examples, designers and everything there is to know about the renewed interest in movable types.

Today letterpress is in revival and widely used in books, posters, bespoke stationery like invitations, name cards, letterheads and so on. Letterpress designers like Alan Kitching or Jesús Morentin crave out their names in the computer-generated design world with beautiful-composed types. This book introduces the history and the process of letterpress printing and includes a list of classic movable types arranged in style order. The volume also includes letterpress designers, artists, type foundries, institutions, or even museums from all over the world, each with an elaborated biography and exclusive interviews with the most relevant professionals in this area. It will prove to be a handbook for type designers, letterpress designers, type lovers, design students and ordinary readers who enjoy crafts and prints.