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Typography Design Textbook of Design

Designing with Type

타이포그래피 교과서

Ahn Sang-soo (Advisor)
Kelly M. Choi 문지숙 (Translators)
2010. 8. 18. 208 pages 180×245 mm Paperback 9788970594583 KRW 23,000
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A Step-by-Step Essential Guide to Learning Typography

This book is a unique blend of a textbook and a professional reference guide, offering a comprehensive overview of typography, from the origins of the alphabet to contemporary design. It discusses the fundamentals inherent in all successful typographic design, making it an essential resource for understanding the basics of type.

If a student had to choose just one book to accompany them on their journey from the classroom to the design studio, this would be it.

Rather than overwhelming readers with the myriad typefaces available, the book focuses on an in-depth analysis of five key typefaces: Garamond, Baskerville, Bodoni, Century Expanded, and Helvetica. Each represents a significant milestone in the evolution of typography and remains widely used today. By studying and working with these typefaces, readers will learn how to use type creatively—whether to make it legible, aesthetically pleasing, or simply attention-grabbing.

The latest edition has been updated to reflect the substantial technological advancements of recent years, while retaining the core features that make it indispensable for students and educators alike. With this book, readers can explore countless solutions to design challenges and delve into the vast world of typographic information.

James Craig

James Craig, a well-known author of books on graphic design, was born in Montreal, Canada. He studied fine arts in Montreal and Paris before immigrating to the United States. He received his BFA from The Cooper Union and his MFA from Yale University. Now semi-retired, Mr. Craig was the Design Director for Watson-Guptill Publications and is a member of the New York Art Directors Club, Association Typographique Internationale (ATypI), Type Directors Club (TDC), Typophiles, and a past member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA). He teaches typography and design at The Cooper Union and lectures widely.

Irene Korol Scala

Mentor, author, and passionate advocate of great type and thoughtful messaging, Irene pushes herself and her team to refine the craft of visual story-telling and developing brand authenticity.

Her credentials include a prestigious degree and full-tuition scholarship from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where she had the opportunity to study with educators such as Paul Rand, Lou Dorfsman, and Milton Glaser.

Irene went on to postgraduate study at The Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. Upon returning to New York City, she joined a multi-disciplinary design studio, creating a variety of print and web communication pieces.

William Bevington

He is on the executive team of the Parsons Institute for Information Mapping(PIIM) New School. He currently teaches at Parsons School of Design. He has worked at Rudolf de Harak & Associates, Peter Schmidt Studio(Hamburg, Germany), and the world-renowned Pushpin Group, and taught design and typography at Cooper Union for 15 years. He has also been a visiting lecturer at Columbia University and the State University of New York at Purchase.

Ahn Sang-soo

Ahn Sang-soo is a graphic designer and typographer with a keen interest in Korean visual culture. He studied in the Visual Communication Design Department at Hongik University, where he also completed his graduate studies. A former professor at his alma mater, he took early retirement in 2012 to establish the Paju Typography Institute, where he currently serves as the president, also known as ‘Nalgae.’ In 2007, he received the Gutenberg Prize from the city of Leipzig, Germany. He is also a visiting professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing and a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI).

Kelly M. Choi

Studied visual design and typography at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and The Basel School of Design. Currently runs the brand “Once Type”, exploring the visual potential of letters.

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관련 분야

Typography Design

관련 시리즈

Textbook of Design
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