Book Review: Visual Language – A Visual Dictionary for Designers

Today, graphic design is accessible to a broad audience through programs such as Corel Draw and Publisher, but terminology becomes challenging when it comes to composition, attraction and balance.

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Graphic-design software such as Corel Draw and Publisher has made design accessible to a broad audience. However, the terminology can become challenging when discussing composition, attraction and balance.

Visual Language – A Visual Dictionary for Designers introduces key visual-design terms and concepts in a reference format intended for designers.