This book will help librarians complete graphic design projects with creativity and skill. Written specifically for librarians, it starts with the basics of design and builds on those skills. It is a guide that is relevant to those just learning to create designs and those who have been creating visuals for many years.

• Contents
• Figures
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• CHAPTER 1. Why You Need Graphic Design Skills
• CHAPTER 2. Resources You Need and Where to Find Them
• CHAPTER 3. Learning the Language of Design
• CHAPTER 4. The Character of Line
• CHAPTER 5. The Language and Use of Color
• CHAPTER 6. Spatial Applications
• CHAPTER 7. Texture: What Is It? How Do I Use It?
• CHAPTER 8. The Shape of Design
• CHAPTER 9. Fonts: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
• CHAPTER 10. Creating a Design Portfolio
• Index
• About the Author