This text is a manual for all those involved in any way with the design and production of documents, focusing on both traditional and digital publishing, including Websites. The book is specifically designed to appeal to an Australian market, and uses appropriate terms and practices. Also featured are margin notes, covering hints, check lists and references; suggestions regarding cheap alternative practices; techniques for saving time; and ideas for environmentally considerate ways of preparing work. About the Author David Whitbread was the Head of Graphic Design at the University of Canberra until 1999 and writes a monthly 'Design' column in Australian MacWorld. He was formerly the Design Director of the Australian Government Publishing Service and has been a publications designer for 15 years. He has run his own design consultancy, David Whitbread Design, since 1991. David has taught graphic design at the Canberra Institute of Technology and has run seminars on desktop design in Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne. His work has received recognition in the Australian Book Publishers Association Design Awards 1989 and the National Print Awards 1991 and he was invited to judge Design Down Under Discovery 2 in 1998. Prizes Winner of the Australian Award for Excellence in Educational Publishing, TAFE and vocational education teacher reference in 2002. From The Publisher: For all those involved in any way with the design and production of documents, The Design Manual is the first comprehensive reference book that will give you all the answers and assistance you need. Written as a companion volume to the AGPS Style Manual, The Design Manual is an indispensable reference source for traditional and digital publishing, including web sites. From beginners to graphic designers and desktop publishers, it is not a how-to but a how-to-do-it-better book. The Design Manual leads the reader through the steps involved in a design project -- from books, newsletters and catalogues to menus and graphic novels - with cross-references to the most useful parts of the book for that project and helpful checklists to ensure every aspect of the project has been covered. It gives methods for approaching each project, describes useful design elements and techniques and in many cases suggests ways to streamline the process to save money. Professional designers, editors and desktop publishers who require more specific information can consult the comprehensive contents list and use only the section that suits their needs. Each design element and process is illustrated so that the reader can see as well as read how to design for a particular project. The book includes full-color sections illustrating particular techniques used in design and printing. | 
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