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How to Cheat in Adobe Flash CS3, (How to Cheat in): The Art of Design and AnimationHow to Cheat in Adobe Flash CS3, (How to Cheat in): The Art of Design and Animation by Chris Georgenes
Buy new: £21.84 / Used from: £18.99
there are tons of techniques to learn, explained simply with lots of pictures making it great for quick reference.
How to Cheat in Photoshop CS3: The Art of Creating Photorealistic MontagesHow to Cheat in Photoshop CS3: The Art of Creating Photorealistic Montages by Steve Caplin
Buy used from: £85.64
Explains how to do all the things you would do on a regular basis, but it shows you the easy way of doing it leaving you thinking why didn’t I do that earlier - simple and to the point.
The Art of Looking SidewaysThe Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher
Buy new: £15.47 / Used from: £12.48
A book that in infinite ways serves as a catalyst for thinking. It has a multifaceted ability to present aspects of the world in new ways
Beware Wet Paint: Designs by Alan FletcherBeware Wet Paint: Designs by Alan Fletcher by Jeremy Myerson
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An essay upon the design process as undertaken by a tireless and hugely gifted individual. The thinking behind his solutions and methods are illustrated by a range of examples.
Problem Solved: A Primer in Design and CommunicationProblem Solved: A Primer in Design and Communication by Michael Johnson
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Explores the theme of 'problem solving' in design and communication, from reviving the identity of tired brands to dealing creatively and sensitively with propaganda.
Visual Creativity: Inspirational Ideas for Advertising, Animation and Digital DesignVisual Creativity: Inspirational Ideas for Advertising, Animation and Digital Design by Mario Pricken
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Packed with tips and techniques by top creatives in design, film, photography, computer animation and game development specifically designed to create whole new worlds of visual ideas.
How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas: Get Curious, Get Adventurous, Get Creative (What If)How to Have Kick-Ass Ideas: Get Curious, Get Adventurous, Get Creative (What If) by Chris Barez-Brown
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Creative in its approach, design and delivery. There are lots of ideas in here to stimulate and energise your own creative juices.
Think!Think! by Tina Catling
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This book conveys ideas simply and concisely. If you are looking for inspiration then this book should help.
A Technique for Producing Ideas (McGraw-Hill Advertising Classic)A Technique for Producing Ideas (McGraw-Hill Advertising Classic) by James Young
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A significant, simplified, and disciplined way for creative and innovative thinking and just as effective and valuable as the day it was first published. (1965)
It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To BeIt's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be by Paul Arden
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...for the talented and timid to get creative- wisdom on issues as diverse as problem solving, responding to a brief, communicating, playing your cards right, making mistakes and problem solving.
Professional CSS: Cascading Style Sheets for Web DesignProfessional CSS: Cascading Style Sheets for Web Design by Christopher Schmitt
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For students who understand CSS at an intermediate to advanced level, but who are looking to learn how to effectively develop CSS-enabled designs at a professional level.
Exploring Illustration (Design Exploration)Exploring Illustration (Design Exploration) by Fleishman
Buy new: £22.79 / Used from: £21.29
For illustration students and young professionals - chapters on theoretical aspects of illustration - idea generation; the fundamental building blocks concept and composition, value, colour, line.
The Fundamentals of IllustrationThe Fundamentals of Illustration by Lawrence Zeegen
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Packed with interviews from illustrators of every field with examples, useful legal tips, info on preparing a portfolio and general background on illustration. Fascinating for student illustrators.
Basics Illustration: Thinking VisuallyBasics Illustration: Thinking Visually by Mark Wigan
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A useful resource on international contemporary practice. looks at how illustrators develop their own personal visual language by learning the basics, being open minded, imaginative and hardworking.
Adobe Flash CS3 Professional on DemandAdobe Flash CS3 Professional on Demand by Andy Anderson
Buy new: £24.64 / Used from: £7.20
Offers readers a fast, visual way to solve their Flash problems, and get work done. All the most important tasks are covered, using clear, step-by-step instructions, with accompanying colour visuals.