The Politics of Design: A (Not So) Global Manual for Visual Communication
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 9063694229 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
All design is ideological, the design process is informed by values based on a specific world view, or way of seeing and understanding reality’ - by Dunne and RabyThe future is already here it is just not evenly distributed.’ - by William GibsonThere is no document of civilization which is not at the same time a document of barbarism.’ - by Walter Benjamin
Gives You a New Perspective on How Things Around You are Designed Michael K Tatum I loved this book and I've been interested in the topic since it was first mentioned by another author I really like. It's not very dense, I could have easily read the whole thing in one sitting. It has a lot of pictures and talks about controversial design from a variety of case studi. "Change your perspective!" according to Ellen K. Lupton. This engaging book starts a new conversation about graphic design. The global perspective turns around your assumptions. This is a great book for students. Every designer should read it!
Misinformation and the terrible consequences it may cause, may it be on purpose or not, is always a piece of vital information away. But visual literacy is still a strong weapon nowadays, it’s all about context. It will result in a stronger, fundamental response to the inevitability of being partial when dealing with images in the midst of globalization. This book can be used as a manual filled with realities alerts a designer should be aware so that he doesn’t end up in misconceptions of cultural differences and actually make this asymmetries work in his favour. The Politics of Design shows the importance of visual literacy when communicating across borders and cultures. It has a purpose and normally remains a classic design to be parodied years later by a new generation of designers. It explores the cultural meaning behind symbols, maps, photography, typography, and colors. It is a practical guide for design and communication professionals and students to create more effective and responsible visual communication.We all know the power of propaganda and how it’s always strictly related to a memory of a specific symbol, typography and colour. This is the right book to fill that void, to build bridges between different perspectives on the meaning behind some characters, images and even the order and position they are presented in.