The Graphic Design Reference & Specification Book is a must-have sourcebook for every designer—amateur of professional.
Completely practical with only the most needed information, this valuable book provides designers with all the little details that can make or break a design, such as:
How much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel foldsHow to layout a template for a box, and the ratios of each partMetric conversion chartsCopyright and trademark standardsProofreaders' symbolsImage file formatsStandard camera formats and sizesFinding the best scanning resolutionType basics and terminologyGuide to printing processesPaper usage guideStandard binding typesProcess color finderProofing methodsStandard envelope sizes in the USA, Europe, Canada and AsiaAnd much more.Take thisreference everywhere you go for details on all the things you can never find but need to know when designing.
The Reference & Specification Book series from Rockport Publishers offers students and practicing professionals in a range of creative industries must-have information in their area of specialty in an up-to-date, concise handbook.
