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  New!  Designing Logos: The Process of Creating Symbols That Endure
  Designing Logos
 
by Jack Gernsheimer
 
8 1/2 x 10, 214 pages, Paperback
ISBN-10: 1-58115-649-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-58115-649-2
Publication Date: August 2008


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Product Code: 1-58115-649-9


Description Table of Contents
 
What makes a logo good or bad? Why do some logos still look great after decades of service? Designers, educators, students, marketing specialists, and fans of design need look no further than this invaluable sourcebook for answers to these questions and many more. Packed with tips and lavishly illustrated, Designing Logos is an accessible reference for the design and implementation of a logo—from the initial creative thought process, through the presentation of logo alternatives to a client, to final implementation, with valuable, practical information on:

· Making a Logo Endure · Working with Clients · Estimating Project Costs · Finding Inspiration · Customizing Logotypes · Refreshing Old Logos · Preparing Logo Presentations · Patenting and Preserving Your Logo · Creating a Logo Standards Manual

Prolific designer Jack Gernsheimer demonstrates the trial and error behind many successful logos, offering a number of case studies to dissect the design process of recognizable marks. As added inspiration for any designer or aspiring designer, a detailed timeline explores the creative process behind famous logos from Steinway & Sons to National Geographic. Designing Logos is an essential tool for making well-informed decisions about the quality of logos.
 
Reviews

“Think of this as the logo for all logo books. Jack Gernsheimer has given a whole new identity to identities with his terrifically original and illuminating study of one of graphic design’s most ubiquitous forms. He should change his name to Mark!”—Chip Kidd, author of The Cheese Monkeys

“Gernsheimer has distilled the complex process of designing logos into a text that is clear, concise and thorough. His insights, gleaned from years of professional practice, will help young designers avoid many of the problems that typically plague the process. Experienced designers will find the book a valuable resource, particularly when seeking language to assist in the education of clients.”—Alice Drueding, Professor, Graphic and Interactive Design, Tyler School of Art/Temple University.

“Jack Gernsheimer’s process for designing logos, which he has perfected over decades, serves as an excellent guide for the design community at large.”—Stacie Rohrbach, Assistant Professor, School of Design, Carnegie Mellon University

“This book has it all, from concept to execution, with strong advice on working with clients to achieve the best possible outcome. An excellent resource for students and professionals.”—Joe Scorsone, Professor, Graphic and Interactive Design, Tyler School of Art/Temple University.

“A practical primer and engaging historical overview of one of the most challenging facets of graphic design.”—Patrick Coyne, Editor/Designer, Communication Arts




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