Graphic Design Dictionary
Ken Garland • 1997 • Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
- Author
- Ken Garland
- First published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd
- ISBN
- 9780853317043
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Ken Garland published the Graphic Design Dictionary in 1997 to provide a concise, reliable reference for practitioners navigating the rapidly evolving terminology of the field. As a prominent British designer and educator, Garland sought to clarify the definitions of technical and conceptual terms that were often used inconsistently within the professional community. The project was rooted in his long-standing commitment to design ethics and the belief that clear language is essential to the practice of effective visual communication.
The dictionary reflects Garland’s pragmatic and no-nonsense approach to design. Rather than focusing on decorative aesthetics, he aimed to build a functional lexicon that could serve both students and seasoned professionals. The work was received as a dependable, utilitarian guide that stripped away jargon in favor of precise, historical, and technical accuracy, solidifying Garland’s reputation as a thoughtful mediator between the craft of design and its theoretical underpinnings.
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