DESIGNING a website or brochure without an art background? Then step away from the computer and read this engaging conversational introduction to visual communications first. Written for the beginner, White Space Is Not Your Enemy is a practical graphic design and layout guide that introduces the concepts and practices necessary for producing effective visual communication across a variety of formats-from web to print. This beautifully illustrated full-color book covers all of the basics to help you develop your eye and produce evocative designs that work.

Topics include:

What is design?

Predesign research & brainstorming

The elements & principles of design

Layouts for impact

Getting along with type

Choosing & using color

Working with photos & illustrations

Creating infographics

Designing for web & social media