Layout Workbook: A Real-World Guide to Building Pages in Graphic Design
by: Kristin Cullen
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New in Paperback!An inspired resource for creating excellent layouts
Layout Workbook is one of five volumes in Rockport's series of practical and inspirational workbooks that cover the fundamental areas of the graphic design business. In this edition, author Kristin Cullen tackles the often perplexing job of nailing down a layout that works.
More than a collection of great examples of layout, this book is an invaluable resource for students, designers, and creative professionals who seek design understanding and inspiration. The book illuminates the broad category of layout, communicating specifically what it takes to design with excellence. It also addresses the heart of design-the how and why of the creative process.
Cullen approaches layout with a series of step-by-step fundamental chapters (a "how-to" of layout) addressing topics such as The Function of Design, Inspiration, The Design Process, Intuition, Structure and Organization, The Interaction of Visual Elements, Typography, and Design Analysis. The book offers inspirational quotations and a unique, progressive design that truly reflects its content.
Layout Workbook is one of five volumes in Rockport's series of practical and inspirational workbooks that cover the fundamental areas of the graphic design business. In this edition, author Kristin Cullen tackles the often perplexing job of nailing down a layout that works.
More than a collection of great examples of layout, this book is an invaluable resource for students, designers, and creative professionals who seek design understanding and inspiration. The book illuminates the broad category of layout, communicating specifically what it takes to design with excellence. It also addresses the heart of design-the how and why of the creative process.
Cullen approaches layout with a series of step-by-step fundamental chapters (a "how-to" of layout) addressing topics such as The Function of Design, Inspiration, The Design Process, Intuition, Structure and Organization, The Interaction of Visual Elements, Typography, and Design Analysis. The book offers inspirational quotations and a unique, progressive design that truly reflects its content.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
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- A good investment
I agree with the reviewers who said that the title of the book is a misnomer. It is certainly not a workbook, but an informative guide to understanding the graphic design process. The examples used to illustrate the various aspects of design are a great inspiration to anyone working in desktop publishing and design.
Shrimati Charan
Trinidad and Tobago
Rating: 
- one of my favorite books
i bring this book around with me a lot because its small and light.
its filled with great information. mostly basic design concepts but very critical to know. there are many inspirational quotes scattered throughout the book from other well known designers.
Rating: - Excellent and inspired
This is a wonderful book for inspired layouts and design. A professional designer can never have "too many" sources to draw inspiration form, and to stretch their design. The book is an excellent addition to a designer's arsenal...and it's well-laid out too (couldn't resist). :)
Rating: 
- Not a Workbook, and Not Much Layout
It's too bad that this book is not a workbook and that it does not provide very much information about layout.Primarily, it's a look at what the authors consider good design in print media.
The book discusses the function of design, the design process, the role of inspiration and intuition in design, the function of grids, the factors that effect composition, typography and the importance of design analysis.The book concludes with a look at several examples of design with some comments ... Read More
Rating: - Good Overview
A very good overview of design and layout. Nothing gound breaking, but just a nice refresher.
- A good investmentI agree with the reviewers who said that the title of the book is a misnomer. It is certainly not a workbook, but an informative guide to understanding the graphic design process. The examples used to illustrate the various aspects of design are a great inspiration to anyone working in desktop publishing and design.
Shrimati Charan
Trinidad and Tobago
- one of my favorite booksi bring this book around with me a lot because its small and light.
its filled with great information. mostly basic design concepts but very critical to know. there are many inspirational quotes scattered throughout the book from other well known designers.
- Excellent and inspiredThis is a wonderful book for inspired layouts and design. A professional designer can never have "too many" sources to draw inspiration form, and to stretch their design. The book is an excellent addition to a designer's arsenal...and it's well-laid out too (couldn't resist). :)
- Not a Workbook, and Not Much LayoutIt's too bad that this book is not a workbook and that it does not provide very much information about layout.Primarily, it's a look at what the authors consider good design in print media.
The book discusses the function of design, the design process, the role of inspiration and intuition in design, the function of grids, the factors that effect composition, typography and the importance of design analysis.The book concludes with a look at several examples of design with some comments ... Read More
- Good OverviewA very good overview of design and layout. Nothing gound breaking, but just a nice refresher.
