The NonDesigner's Design Book
by Robin Williams
Recommended by David Kadavy and Jared Spool
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Design, Design, and Art.
For nearly 20 years, designers and nondesigners alike have been introduced to the fundamental principles of great design by author Robin Williams. Through her straightforward and lighthearted style, Robin has taught hundreds of thousands of people how to make their designs look professional using four surprisingly simple principles. Now in its fo...
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Recommended by 2 sources and appears in Design, Design, and Art.
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David Kadavy
“@sarah_edo @WickyNilliams @JorgeBenevides7 @AdamRackis @KristyT @ChiaraAliotta @kylietimpani @berkun If you are primarily interested in visual design or graphic design, Robin Williams?s The NonDesigner Design Book is a great introduction. NonDesigner's Design Book, The”
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