The Design Manual: Revised and encyclopaedic third edition
The design manual has become a standard reference for anyone involved in or interested in design over the 22 years since its first edition in 2001 (UNSW Press). The Chinese language version was published in Taiwan in 2008. The revised and expanded second edition was published in 2009 (UNSW Press).
The author, Australian designer David Whitbread, has won an Industry Award for Excellence and numerous other awards over a 40-year career in graphic design.
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The design manual has become a standard reference for anyone involved in or interested in design over the 22 years since its first edition in 2001 (UNSW Press). The Chinese language version was published in Taiwan in 2008. The revised and expanded second edition was published in 2009 (UNSW Press).
The author, Australian designer David Whitbread, has won an Industry Award for Excellence and numerous other awards over a 40-year career in graphic design.
Free shipping in Australia.
International buyers, please order from Books at Manic
The design manual has become a standard reference for anyone involved in or interested in design over the 22 years since its first edition in 2001 (UNSW Press). The Chinese language version was published in Taiwan in 2008. The revised and expanded second edition was published in 2009 (UNSW Press).
The author, Australian designer David Whitbread, has won an Industry Award for Excellence and numerous other awards over a 40-year career in graphic design.
Free shipping in Australia.
International buyers, please order from Books at Manic
About the book
The design manual is an indispensable and comprehensive reference for digital and traditional publishing. It provides essential information on conceptual approaches, planning and project development techniques for web, branding, multimedia and print production.
It has become a standard reference for anyone involved in or interested in design over the 22 years since its first edition. This newly revised and encyclopaedic edition provides more checklists, practical tips and fresh international perspectives on design.
Publication Date
March 2023
Specifications
Soft cover
Size 240 x 178 x 33mm
680 pages
345 illustrations
52 checklists
Praise for The Design Manual
‘The design manual aims to help anyone – student, designer, client or printer – produce visually engaging solutions that work both aesthetically and as good business.’
– Angelynn Grant, Communication Arts (on first edition)
‘Magnificent … a mighty, sound and easily accessible 647-page Manual is a boon for entry level designers as well as seasoned operators. Get into it!’
– Mimmo Cozzolino, Australian design legend and author of Symbols of Australia (from the foreword)
This is an amazing contribution to the Australian design community … David describes it as “encyclopaedic” and it is. The depth of information and the breath leaves out no part of our industry. Get yourself a copy!’
– Greg Branson, co-author of The Business of Design
‘David Whitbread … knows his stuff. It’s a useful tool – with great visuals – for anyone involved in editing or desktop publishing, marketing, website design, or training.’
– Write (NZ) (on second edition)
‘Portable and comprehensive, it is perfectly suited for a college-level text and as a handbook reference for the professional office.’
– D. Ichiyama, Choice (US)
‘The new edition content is very considered and well-written, and would be a must-read for anyone starting out or emerging in our industry.’
– Tess McCabe, author of Graphic Design Speak
‘It’s a good read and a very handy encapsulation of the key style decisions most authors and editors are faced with – I’ll keep a copy handy to use myself.’
– Ted Briggs AE, Janet Mackenzie Medallist 2021, Institute of Professional Editors (Australia) (on new chapter ‘Text Preparation’)
‘David Whitbread’s The design manual is an excellent manual. Diving into this book will give any young designer a solid foundation in the industry they are entering. It will give them a sense of where that industry has evolved from and where it might be going.’
– Dr Neal Haslem, RMIT University, Melbourne
‘Who should use this manual? Practitioners and aspiring designers, educators and students, clients, and allied professionals. In fact, anyone who is interested in design and would like to learn more.’
– Rita Siow, Australian design legend (from the foreword of the first edition)
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