Book of the Month November 2021

Books of the Month




November 2021

Good Design : Deconstructing Form, Function, and
What Makes Design Work




Terry Marks polls several designers of different age groups and
phases in their careers about what they consider “good design”.

He takes a critical look at the design to determine if it is
effective with its target market and interviews the designer of

the piece to unlock the concept behind the design. With this
backward approach through design, from completed piece back
to conception, we will discover why the design works and how

we can use this information in our projects.

Visual Language for Designers : Principles for Creating

Graphics That People Understand



Within every picture is a hidden language that conveys a
message. This language is based on the ways people perceive

and process visual information. This book explains how to
achieve quick and effective communications. It presents ways
to design for the strengths of our innate mental capacities and

to compensate for our cognitive limitations.

Visual Design Solutions : Principles and Creative

Inspiration for Learning Professionals




This book guides us through the process and principles used by
professional graphic designers. Written by Connie Malamed, an
art educator and instructional designer, this book will help us

tap into our creativity, design with intention, and produce
polished work. It focuses on eLearning, presentations, and

performance support.

Becoming a Digital Designer : a Guide to Careers in

Web, Video, Broadcast, Game and Animation Design



This complete guide to the evolving digital design disciplines
opens the door to today’s most sought-after job opportunities

in Web, video, broadcast, game, and animation design.
Featuring over 45 interviews with leading digital designers and

more than 225 illustrations, the book covers everything from
education and training, design specialties, and work settings to
preparing an effective portfolio and finding a job.

www.uowmkdu.edu.my/library