Exploring the Elements of Design Paperback – Illustrated, 9 March 2012

Was as advertised. Delivery was fast.

This is my textbook for class. But were I not in a class, I would like to have this book on my shelf. It is clear, precise, with modern/contemporary examples of design. It is also well-designed as a book. It goes into depth where it should, but doesn't go on and on, and the examples support the text and it is clear why they are there. Also, so many of these design books communicate ideas with captions. In this one, I don't have any trouble reading all the captions.

When it arrived to me the first chapter and part of the second were highlighted, which I just attribute to previous renters highlighting on top of each other. Other than that there's little to no other highlighting. I would recommend renting this book, you may just have to get through the first chapter's highlighting haha. Other than that I have no complaints and I am still using the book.

This was required for my design class. This book is definitely helpful, descriptive about its topics, and provide great examples. It was quite easy to understand, and has helped me understand my class a lot more especially when it came to the terms it used.

Excellent text for Graphic Design Course as well as illustrations by actual Designers for covers, logos, etc.