Squares, checks and grids
Stephenson, Keith200801UU
Book
Squares and checks represent order, mathematics, technical precision, minimalism and modernism. They are also embedded in the very weave of our history, from Wicca and Christian iconography to traditional checked and tartan cloths. This book presents a graphic collection of different occurrence of squares and checks from all environments. "Communicating with Pattern: Squares, Checks, and Grids" is a celebration of the squarest, most linear patterns in every design discipline. Squares and checks represent order, mathematics, technical precision, minimalism and modernism. From graphs and grids, to pixels and road signs, squares and checks make up the framework, the very map of our existence. They are also embedded in the very weave of our history, from Wicca and Christian iconography to traditional checked and tartan cloths. This book is a visual homage to squares and checks, an inspirational graphic collection of different occurrence of squares and checks from all environments, an exciting sourcebook of pattern ideas for designers across disciplines.
Main title:
Squares, checks and grids / Keith Stephenson, Mark Hampshire.
Author:
Imprint:
Hove : Rotovision, 2008.
Collation:
256 p. : col.ill., full-throughout ; 17x17 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Paperback.
Biography/History:
Keith Stephenson is founding Director of Absolute Zero Degrees design. His work ranges from contemporary wallpaper to book design, and he has designed and illustrated Mass-Market Classics: The Home and Bright Ideas for RotoVision. Mark Hampshire is a freelance brand consultant, who previously worked at Identica, In Real Life, Cato Consulting and Carlton Television. Prior to his branding career he ran a successful furniture business, Hampshire and Dillon.
ISBN:
9782940361823 (pbk)2940361827 (pbk)
Dewey class:
741.6
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
75176