1,000 Graphic Elements: Details for Distinctive Designs

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Customer Reviews:

Visual Diarrhea [Posted on 2007-10-13]
the title and description are misleading. This book should be called "1000 examples of ultra-high budget junk"

These aren't graphic elements, they are complete projects. furthermore, the "elements" themselves are over-dependent on materials, embossing, die-cuts, metalic inks and other expensive processes that it is of little value to real-world designers. It gave me no fresh ideas or inspiration whatsoever, and is going in the recycle bin 15 minutes after arrival.

I've seen better looking and more compelling work with rubber stamps. Buy this book if you want to see how over-priced production is used by spoiled designers and clients with money they have no problem wasting.

The book tries to divide itself into sections such as binding, graphic devices, and typology, but there is no consistency applied, and each example could qualify for another category, because of the abundance of junk incorporated.

If you want to create pieces that cost a ton of money, hurt the eye and poorly communicate, this is the book for you. I've seen more compelling graphic work from an 8-year old with glue and glitter.

Nice Classic Piece for Promoters' Shelf [Posted on 2007-12-17]
1,000 Graphic Elements: Details for Distinctive Designs
In my mind's eye I see this series being originated by a marketing expert that decided to focus and feature their own industry. These books offer frequency in category, classic designs, and creativity that lends to brand building. This series is a collection promotion experts should have as part of their consistently used library. Enjoy...

1,000 Graphic Elements [Posted on 2008-06-01]
A comprehensive display for the experienced and novice alike.
Open up your world by seeing the splendid designs of others.
A broad picture to the world of design from logos to brands.
Yes, this is well worth the price.

1000 Graphic Elements [Posted on 2008-09-30]
As a graphic designer, I did not find this book very useful in generating ideas. There is very minimal info about the pieces featured and some photos are unnecessarily close-up and you cannot get a sense for the project.

Chock full of awesomeness!! [Posted on 2008-12-28]
From cover to cover, this book contains designs and layouts that cover almost the entire scope of materials, techniques, styles and trends in dramatic design today. A must have in every designers personal library. I highly recommend this book

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