Problem Solved: A Primer for Design and Communications

Description

For decades designers and advertisers have had to interpret design briefs, produce new solutions to familiar problems and continually work to keep their clients' brands fresh and in the public consciousness. Each chapter in this text deals with a specific problem and concludes with a case study to illustrate a particular solution in greater detail. With hundreds of examples, both contemporary and classic, this book presents an informative, comprehensive and lively discussion of communications and advertising in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Michael Johnson is an important figure in the design world, regularly asked to judge the work of students of design and that of his peers for design awards. He is creative director of Johnson Banks, and also writes regularly for design and marketing journals such as Creative Review and Campaign.

'Students and professionals alike will enjoy this primer for its engaging text and the wealth of imagery used to illustrate points.' (Artichoke, Australia) 'For once we have a graphics book that isn't just a parade of stunning imagery - impressive though its visual content is. A challenging theory underpins each wittily titled chapter, promoting brave and contentious ideas. It also pushes the importance of words in communication - a rare treat from a serious graphics tome.' (Design Week) 'A real tour de force. It covers an amazing amount of projects (and problems) and Johnson tackles them in an unpretentious and erudite way.' (Grafik, formerly Graphics International)