The Language of Graphic Design

Provides graphic design students and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental elements and principles of their language - graphic design.

To communicate in a new language, you first have to gain a complete understanding of its fundamentals; the ABC’s of that language - definitions, functions, and usage.The Language of Graphic Design provides design students and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental elements and principles of their language - graphic design - what they are, why they are important, and how to use them effectively.

Organised by the building blocks of the graphic design language, this reference includes work by some of the most successful and renowned practitioners from around the world and explains how they have applied these fundamental principles to their work. By examining both student and professional work, this comprehensive handbook is a more meaningful, memorable, and inspiring reference tool for novice design students, as well as young designers starting their careers.

About the Author

Richard Poulin is cofounder, design director, and a principal of Poulin + Morris Inc., an internationally recognised, multidisciplinary design consultancy located in New York City. Richard is a Fellow of the Society for Environmental Graphic Design, the organizations highest honor, and is a past President and board member of the New York Chapter of AIGA. He is the author of Design School Type (Rockport Publishers, 2017) and Design School Layout (Rockport Publishers, 2018). He lives in New York City.