Symbol
by Angus Hyland · first published 2011
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"This book features over 1,300 symbols, organized into groups and sub-groups according to their visual characteristics. Every symbol is captioned with information on who it was designed for, who designed it, when, and what the symbol stands for. These sections are interspersed with short but detailed case studies featuring both classic symbols and exceptional examples of recently designed symbols."--Page [4] of jacket.
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…is maybe the biggest "secret", which is that all visual designers build libraries of inspirational reference material. For example, logo designers will typically have several books full of logotypes, symbols, etc. My recommendation is to start with these two books: Symbol[1] and Logo[2]. [1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/1780671849/ [2] https://www.amazon.com/dp/1780671806/
on “Designers Spill the Beans: How to Make Your Own Logo from Scratch” ↗…Typography: http://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Type-Designers-Critical-Stude... Spatial Relationships - Grids: http://www.amazon.com/Making-Breaking-Grid-Graphic-Workshop/... Reduction: http://www.amazon.com/Symbol-Steven-Bateman/dp/1856697274/ Color Theory: http://www.amazon.com/The-Art-Color-Subjective- Experience/dp/0471289280/ Branding 101: http://www.amazon.com/Designing-Brand-Identity-Essential-Bra... I've…
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