An overview of the rapidly changing world of graphic design, this guide should be important for everyone involved in the graphics industry. Its condensed but comprehensive coverage of the many technical challenges facing contemporary graphic designers, combined with examples of graphics from around the world, makes it ideal for those already busy in graphics who feel the need to improve their technical and theoretical skills, as well as students. Starting with a showcase of some of the best practitioners in print, exhibition design, advertising, signange, packaging, multimedia and the internet, this guide also provides details on design basics such as type, colour and images.