The Vignelli canon
- Author
- M. Vignelli
- Year
- 2008
- Type
- other
- Category
- Teoría y Diseño
The Vignelli Canon lays out Massimo Vignelli's design principles, split between conceptual 'intangibles' (semantics, coherence, appropriateness) and practical 'tangibles' (grids, typography, colour, layout). It argues good design comes from logic and clarity of purpose rather than from style.
The Vignelli Canon is Massimo Vignelli's concise guide to his design philosophy, covering graphic, product, signage and corporate design. It is structured in two parts: the 'intangibles', addressing conceptual concerns such as semantics, coherence and appropriateness, and the 'tangibles', covering practical elements such as grids, typography, colour and layout. Illustrated throughout with Vignelli's own projects, the book argues that good design is rooted in logic, purpose and clarity of communication rather than in stylistic trends. It remains a widely used introduction to modernist design thinking for students and practitioners.
Credits: Vignelli, M. (2008). The Vignelli canon. Design. http://doi.org/978-3-03778-225-5
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