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Gr 5 Up—In this general introduction, Kidd informs readers that virtually everything is a product of a designer's imagination, and that graphic design, or "visual communication," has been around for hundreds of years in one form or another. He includes some splendid historical examples as proof. Peppered throughout are numerous samples of the author's own ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Here's a book that starts on the front cover and uses every bit of space to make its point. From the word "Go" in a red stop-sign shape, Kidd makes graphic design immediate and accessible to middle schoolers and up (including adults) by posing questions and answering them in engaging ways. While the author is no stranger to self-promotion, using his own designs and phot...Log In or Sign Up to Read More