Este autor trabaja como diseñador gráfico y de libros, colaborando estrechamente con clientes desde un pequeño estudio para materializar sus visiones. Su enfoque evita un estilo único, y cada proyecto adquiere su propia forma distintiva. Su objetivo es involucrar al lector o espectador a través de medios técnicos, que aprovecha eficazmente gracias a su experiencia como impresor. Además del diseño, también escribe y da conferencias sobre historia del diseño.
Under the professional name Ashley, Ashley Havinden (1903-1973) was one of the
most successful advertising artists and designers working in Britain in the
20th century. This book marks the centenary of Havinden's birth and draws
extensively upon material donated from Havinden's estate.
From its roots in the development of printing, graphic design has evolved as a means of identification, information and promotion, to become a profession and discipline in its own right. This authoritative documentary history begins with the poster and goes on to chart the development of word and image in brochures and magazines, advertising, corporate identity, television and electronic media, and the effects of technical innovations such as photography and the computer. A new final chapter in this revised edition covers the international developments and leading practitioners in graphic design over the past ten years, exploring the revolutionary impact of digital technology. With over 800 illustrations fully integrated within the text, this indispensable account is uniquely clear, comprehensive and absorbing."--Jacket