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	Alex White - Elements of Graphic Design Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type
		Boosting the critical and creative sensibilities of design students, self-made designers, and routine-trapped professionals is the goal of THE ELEMENTS OF GRAPHIC DESIGN, by the highly respected graphic designer and design educator Alexander White.
		He is an accomplished graphic designer who has shaped the visual design of nineteen magazines and twenty identity programs and who has been a consultant to numerous publications, art directors, and editors.
		He was the senior faculty member in design at the Hartford Art School of the University of Hartford for fifteen years and has lectured widely on typography and design to professionals in corporations and at conferences.
	www.graphic-design.com /Type/alex_white/elements_of_design.html (884 words)

	Graphic design (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Graphic design as a practice can be traced back to the origin of the written word, but only in the late 19th century did it become identified as a separate entity.
		Graphic design after Gutenberg saw a gradual evolution rather than any significant change, until the late 19th century when, especially in Britain, an effort was made to create a firm division between the fine and the applied arts.
		Modern Design of the early 20th century, much like the fine art of the same period, was a reaction against the decadence of typography and design of the late 19th century.
	hallencyclopedia.com /Graphic_design (1451 words)

	Info and facts on 'White space' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		In graphic design (additional info and facts about graphic design) and desktop publishing ((computer science) the use of microcomputers with graphics capacity to produce printed materials) the effective use of white space is one of the principles of design.
		It is that portion of a page left empty: the margin (The blank space that surrounds the text on a page) s, gutters, space between columns, space between graphics, and space between lines of type.
		When space is at a premium, such as some types of magazine, newspaper, and yellow pages advertising, white space is limited in order to get as much vital information on to the page as possible.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/wh/white_space.htm (195 words)

	Principles of Design (Graphic design) - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks
		Designs in balance have the parts of the design arranged in some type of even visual pattern whether it is a symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial distribution of text and graphic elements.
		Not always seen as a distinct principle of design, gestalt is "the sum of the whole." Gestalt is the parts, the bits and pieces of a design taken as a whole.
		White space includes margins, gutters, space between lines of type (leading), off-set of text from images (text wraps) and any other part of the page that is empty.
	en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Principles_of_Design_(Graphic_design) (705 words)

	Using white space in web page design and layout by Grantastic Designs
		White space is an important layout technique often overlooked by the inexperienced designer.
		Without an adequate amount of white space, text would be unreadable, graphics would lose their emphasis, and there would be no balance between the elements on a page.
		White space takes on an added importance on the web because more of a strain is placed on the eyes than with print material.
	www.grantasticdesigns.com /whitespace.html (338 words)

	INFO 424 Color page
		Yet white space is the ultimate value in graphic design....If we were to draw a continuum of taste from trashy to quality there is one graphic design variable that would constantly grow with the increase in quality--white space....
		The presence of white space is a symbol of smart, of class, of simplicty, of the essence of refinement.
		White space is the surface of the paper on which you are printing showing through and on which you are choosing NOT to print.
	www.ischool.washington.edu /tabrooks/424/Color.htm (967 words)

	Graphic Design-Importance of images, typography, lines, shapes, white space. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Graphic design could be defined as "The utilization of images, shapes, text, or any other visual stimulus used either alone or in conjunction with one or more of the others to effectively communicate a thought to the viewer".
		To simplify, graphic design is using images and text to produce thoughts or to communicate with others.
		Graphic design is used to guide the eye through the area of attention.
	www.wowdezign.net /graphic-design.shtml (488 words)

	Glossary - Logo Design by Logo Design Team - Custom Logo Design and Graphic Design Services
		Negative space: In design, it is the space where the figure is not.
		The extra white space is dispersed between words and sometimes between the characters on the line.
		White space: In designing publications, it is the areas where there is no text or graphics it is essentially the negative space of the page design.
	www.logodesignteam.com /glossary.html (4948 words)

	Web Development: Design Elements (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Graphic designers know and understand how to effectively use visual tools to allow the user to get the most out of a given communication piece.
		White space (the absence of text and graphics) is vital to graphic design.
		Trapped white space occurs when a hole appears between a headline and an adjacent graphic, or when an article is too short to fill the column down to the next headline.
	www.digitalvertebrae.com /webdev/class_five_new/design_elements.htm (1567 words)

	Amazon.com: White Graphics: The Power of White in Graphic Design: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Graphic designers prize white space for its connotation of elegance, for the clarity it lends to the printed word, and for the dramatic way it sets off photographs.
		While exemplary uses of white space (in projects ranging from annual reports to wedding announcements) make up the largest part of the book, she also devotes sections to white employed as a second or third "color" and the use of white in three-dimensional projects (packaging, airplane graphics, a TV studio set).
		White Graphics is a unique collection of current design work which will inspire designers and clients who are afraid of white, as being lackluster or boring, through its stunning presentation of innovative graphics which use white as a central design element.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1564967247?v=glance (977 words)

	Amoeba Media Graphic Design in China
		Amoeba media graphic design does not work from preset ideas, the wishes and need of clients are transformed into unique graphic design solutions.
		As graphic designers we are supposed to present a message by putting something into that white space, but graphic design visual communication is as much about taking out as it is about putting in.
		The translucent white paper lets readers look through each sheet to the next, making a graphic design that changes as each sheet is taken away.
	www.amoebam.com (755 words)

	ArticleCity.com - Graphic Design Tip- White Space as a Positive Element
		Graphic designers of catalogues, booklets and annual reports should consider the paper pages as a positive element of the available graphic design area.
		The use of this space is a vital ingredient in the development and execution of a persuasive booklet publication format.
		The empty space you create can be the most effective and the simplest in uniting all elements of your graphic design.
	www.articlecity.com /articles/marketing/article_922.shtml (436 words)

	Commercial printing and publishing made easy: GRAPHIC DESIGN TIP- WHITE SPACE AS A POSITIVE ELEMENT
		Graphic designers of catalogues, booklets and annual reports should consider the paper pages as a positive element of the available graphic design area.
		The use of this space is a vital ingredient in the development and execution of a persuasive booklet publication format.
		The empty space you create can be the most effective and the simplest in uniting all elements of your graphic design.
	www.weprintcolors.com /2004/12/graphic-design-tip-white-space-as.html (598 words)

	Overview of Graphic Design
		It is important to conceptualize white space as an element on the page, equal in importance to text and graphics.
		White space is breathing space, a place to rest.
		Think of white space as a graphical element that can be shaped and defined, and you will be able to make use of it most effectively.
	www.elon.edu /gibson/jcm327/Handouts/Graphic_Overview.html (1067 words)

	White space - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		If an internal link referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.
		White space, commonly called whitespace in technical fields, may refer to one of the following:
		This page was last modified 22:40, 20 October 2005.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Whitespace (89 words)

	Usability First: Usability Glossary: white space
		(graphic design) the use of blank space on a page to help reinforce the structure of the page and avoid cluttered graphical elements.
		Blank space (not necessarily white), when used conscientiously, can help improve the organization and comprehensibility of a page and provide a more relaxing, open appearance.
		In particular, avoid "trapped white space", blank areas in a layout which are surrounded by other graphics without being able to flow into the margin of the page or screen, or with only narrow outlets.
	www.usabilityfirst.com /glossary/main.cgi?function=display_term&term_id=393 (95 words)

	Current style in web design
		This is where I try to sum up the current state-of-the-art in graphic design for web pages, and identify the distinctive features that make a web page look fresh, appealing and easy to use.
		What designers should learn from this trend is that it's not enough to design a blank page, to be stuffed with content later.
		Design Melt Down - wonderful insight into all kinds of aspects of web design, with a focus on "2.0" style.
	www.webdesignfromscratch.com /current-style.cfm (1332 words)

	12 most common desktop publishing and graphic design mistakes
		Gray pages are the result of too much type, not enough white space and a lack of typographic contrast between each element of page architecture.
		White space makes pages more attractive and easier to read by providing a resting space for the reader's eyes and creating empty/filled contrast with the text on the page.
		One easy way to add white space is to employ a "scholarsmargin," a narrow column of white space at the outer edge of each page that can be also used for occasional text like notes or pull-quotes.
	www.newentrepreneur.com /Resources/Articles/DTP_12_most_common/dtp_12_most_common.html (1292 words)

	The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type by Alexander W White, Search Cheap Books, ...
		The Elements of Graphic Design is a great resource not only for qualifying intentional design, but it will also help a designer effectively communicate the necessity of well-thought-out design to the stakeholders of a project.
		The Elements of Graphic Design is very clear, succinct and densely packed with the most relevant and fundamental aspects of design, which makes this book an excellent resource.
		White discusses the concept of negative space (for those of us with formal art training, or simply white space for those with graphics training), the imperative function of truly "seeing" the elements of design and arrangement, and the difference between style and fashion.
	www.comparebookprices.ca /book_detail/1581152507 (766 words)

	Amazon.co.uk: White Graphics: The Power of White in Graphic Design: Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		It aims to disprove common thinking that white is one-dimensional or limited, showing how the clever use of white, its different shades and the use of negative space can make a design as vibrant as any colour-centric piece.
		White space is often a very scary thing for a lot of graphic designers.
		Tight design, plenty of whitespace and a clear message are the rudimentary issues showcased within the book.
	www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1564969681 (787 words)

	The Elements of Graphic Design: Space, Unity, Page Architecture, and Type (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Unlike other graphic design books, The Elements of Graphic Design reveals the secrets of successful graphic design from the unique perspective of the page’s "white space." With the help of carefully selected examples from art, design, and architecture, the role of white space as a connection between page elements is thoroughly explored.
		If you are starting a career in graphic design this book can give you a short but effective overview of the basic principles professional designers follow in their work, and the aesthetics behind it.
		However, for those who are learning graphic design, and trying hard to understand graphic design, this is the book to start.
	xmlwriter.net /books/viewbook/The_Elements_of_Graphic_Design:_Space,_Unity,_Page_Architecture,_and_Type-1581152507.html (737 words)

	White Space in Graphic Design is a Good Thing : Graphic Design Composition and Layout with White Space
		White space in graphic design is a good thing, however, many new designers have a hard time seeing the benefit of it within their designs.
		White space signifies a good composition, as a crowded space is never a good thing.
		White spaces are everywhere about in the artists’ world – the blank white paper spread, the untouched canvass of a painter, the white space in a web page …In fact, we can be thankful as long as we still see a white space around.
	www.allgraphicdesign.com /graphicdesignarticles/elementsprinciplesprocess/whitespacegraphicdesign.html (967 words)

	Amazon.com: White Graphics : The Power of White in Graphic Design (Graphic Design): Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Eye-catching, balanced, powerful: these are words many designers wouldn’t normally associate with the word "white." But this striking collection newly available in paperback showcases a wide array of work that uses white as a central element in the design.
		Disproving common thinking that white is one-dimensional or limited, these innovative pieces show how the clever use of white, its different shades, and the use of negative space can make a design as vibrant as any color-centric piece.
		Gail Deibler Finke a graphic design writer, has written 10 books, and is a frequent contributor to HOW magazine.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1564969681?v=glance (1122 words)

	Graphic Designing Services quick design logo banner flash business shopping cart
		Graphic design refers to the applied art of selecting, creating and arranging marks on a surface to communicate a message.
		Some fundamental principles of design are emphasis, movement, pattern, proportion, proximity, repetition, rhythm, texture, unity, alignment, balance, color, contrast, and white space.
		Graphic design portal including textures, jobs, tutorials, filters, fonts, images, templates, plug-in, software, and books.
	www.datadoctor.biz /bak-f1.htm (205 words)

	Type Directors Club : Reviews : The Elements of Graphic Design
		With their nearly thumbnail scale, the fundamental elements that make the designs work (or not) are emphasized, leaving the details of text and image unseen.
		Using the illustrations and captions to the illustrations is design education at its best; teaching by example.
		deserves a place on any instructor's desk and book lists - students of graphic design will be better informed and better equipped for life in the business with this compact little gem in their bookbags.
	www.tdc.org /reviews/elementsgraphicdesign.html (509 words)

	Graphic Design Guidelines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Text and graphic elements are arranged to create an organized "white space".
		Text and graphic elements are arranged but lack appropriate "white space" appearing cluttered.
		Project has text and graphics however they lack or have too much "white space".
	www.pacomputerfair.org /GraphicDesign.html (348 words)

	Design (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Design A 25-W Mini-Ballast For Compact Fluorescent Lamps Byline...
		Design - nell'accezione italiana, disegno industriale - è il termine di origine anglosassone che definisce la ricerca di forme finalizzate alla realizzazione in serie di oggetti d'uso comune.
		L'arte del design (così viene considerato a tutti gli effetti) è fatta risalire al XIX secolo quando, in Inghilterra, prese campo il movimento cosiddetto Arts and Crafts; nel 1900 ricevette grande impulso dal Bauhaus; dopo il secondo dopoguerra la sua funzione è stata fortemente utilizzata per incrementare e favorire i consumi.
	enciclopedia.ws /Design (468 words)

	On white space in graphic design at iainclaridge.net (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		White space does not hold content in the way that a photograph or text holds meaning and yet it gives meaning, through context, to both image and text.
		In fact, white space can make or break the effective transmission of image and text.”
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	www.iainclaridge.co.uk /blog/?p=34 (189 words)

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		Grantastic Designs is a creative graphic design studio providing custom print and Web graphic images, banners, logo design, and search engine marketing for all types of businesses.
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	www.grantasticdesigns.com (213 words)

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