If you can dream it, you can design it Whether your goal is to design your own marketing materials, launch a visually compelling blog, or just have some fun creating your own CD covers, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Graphic Design is your one-stop reference. Presented in an intuitive, accessible format, here are the fundamental elements of design and design principles, as well as instruction on how to apply those elements and principles to a variety of projects. • Covers art supplies, software, concept development, reproduction needs, and much more • Sample projects include business cards, print and web ads, and graphic T-shirts • Follows the success of other titles aimed at the aspiring artist, including the Complete Idiot’s Guide® titles on digital photography, drawing, and manga

So you've got a small business and you want to try your hand at designing your own business cards and marketing materials. Or maybe you want to launch your own blog and need help coming up with a logo and an overall design that captures the vision of your site. No? Well maybe you just want to have some fun creating your own CD covers and graphic T-shirts. Whatever your reasons for not attending graphic design school only to later realize that you have a practical or impractical use for the art's principles, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Designis your one-stop reference. Presented in an intuitive, accessible format-in four-colour-The Complete Idiot's Guide to Graphic Designquickly gets readers up and running on the fundamental elements of design and design principles and then teaches readers how to apply those elements and principles to a variety of projects.

History comes alive! Presented in a high-impact, graphic novel format, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to U.S. History, Graphic Illustrated is a visually exciting and easy–to–understand alternative to boring textbooks. Innovative design and lively illustrations transport readers back in time to witness these events and more: • The changing lives of the Native Americans • The abolishment of slavery • The achievement of suffrage • The scandals, wars, and assassinations of the twentieth century • America's famous and infamous historical figures

This second edition provides a humorous approach to learning, which will have you writing JavaScript applets in no time. You get a insider's view of the new features of JavaScript 1.1 and how they integrate with various Web browsers.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles, Fourth Edition, is the most complete book on motorcycles, covering everything from how to choose and maintain a motorcycle and how to buy appropriate gear, to how to ride safely, and how to make the most out of trips on the open road.

Explores the computer graphics program and discusses techniques to enhance digital images, key features, and how to add artistic touches to photos.

The Clairol model and VH1 star offers herself as a role model for young women who are interested in her profession, discussing such pertinent topics as style, make-up, hair, wardrobe, portfolios, and exercise. Original.