Graphic designers and their clients are increasingly demanding sustainable solutions. Designers want to address these needs when presenting their work for consideration. As businesses continue to adapt to and provide environmental solutions with their own products, they are demanding it from their creative partners, and designers need to be on the forefront of these initiatives by being well informed. "SustainAble" will provide the information they need to be ahead of the curve on sustainability issues, inform them on sustainable applications and to approach the issue of sustainability in the areas of paper, printing, formats, materials, inks, and executions.
Drawing from books, graphic novels, video games, films, galleries, and advertisements,...
Schick explores the meticulously composed and richly detailed photographs that...
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I wanted to like this book, but it's just so superficial. It's not really addressing the environmental issues we face right now. It is trying to. But by just changing the ink or paper you use isn't sustainable design, that is just maybe creating a little less harm, maybe. Graphic designers need to look at a design problem from birth to hopefully reuse. They also need to look as graphic design not as selling a product but as informing, for example find better ways to inform users on how to recycle a package than a tiny symbol that nobody understands at the bottom.
Good enough look at making yourself a better, in terms of "sustainability," designer. Focuses on practical solutions and real case studies of companies implementing sustainable practices. Perhaps a little light on theories, but heavy on applicable information and places to look for new ideas and materials. Good start for anyone interested in becoming a "sustainable" graphic designer.
A quick read that speaks to everyone, regardless of your faith or views.
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