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"Experimental Formats 2" builds on the success of "Experimental Formats", bringing the subject bang up to date. It explores every aspect of designing the printed form, from single page to commercial package. Case studies of professional work celebrate the healthy tradition for experimentation in this field, showcasing projects that stand out on their physical merits(...)
Graphic Design and Typography
March 2005, Mies, Switzerland
Experimental formats 2 : books, brochures, catalogs
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"Experimental Formats 2" builds on the success of "Experimental Formats", bringing the subject bang up to date. It explores every aspect of designing the printed form, from single page to commercial package. Case studies of professional work celebrate the healthy tradition for experimentation in this field, showcasing projects that stand out on their physical merits alone. Looking at proportions, formats, materials, printing, folding and binding, "Experimental Formats 2" offers designers an awe-inspiring selection of inspirational new ideas for practical application. It also explores exciting material innovations such as tear-proof "plastic", paper, and PVC, gelling agents, luminescent inks, concertina folds, single-screw and press-stud binding, among its many treasures. With its definitive glossary of terms, this is an indispensable guide and inspiration for the future of two- and three-dimensional print and graphic design. "Experimental Formats 2" is itself published as an innovative, multi-hinged hardback book, making it a real collector's edition.
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March 2005, Mies, Switzerland
Graphic Design and Typography
New book design
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Books about visual culture are generally conceived to appeal to the most discerning and design-literate consumer. Consequently these are usually the most painstakingly produced books on the market, employing unusual print techniques and materials and exploring unconventional formats. "New Book Design" is a showcase of book design of the last ten years. Highly illustrated(...)
Graphic Design and Typography
June 2004, London
New book design
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Books about visual culture are generally conceived to appeal to the most discerning and design-literate consumer. Consequently these are usually the most painstakingly produced books on the market, employing unusual print techniques and materials and exploring unconventional formats. "New Book Design" is a showcase of book design of the last ten years. Highly illustrated and featuring a series of interviews with influential designers and publishers, it examines a wide variety of books, from paperback novels to architectural monographs, analysing the most distinctive elements of each volume’s design.
Graphic Design and Typography