Graphic Design is my second language

Author: Bob Gill (USA), Gu Chen
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The only way to distinguish between Bob Gill's recent works and his earlier ones is to directly look at the marked creation date. While popular styles keep changing, his creativity and teaching philosophy are timeless. This is why Bob Gill has become one of the heroes guiding me and many other designers on the path to top-tier graphic design. — Michael Bierut
Bob Gill's latest book should be required reading for every design school. His books are not about the latest trends but about problem-solving, about deconstructing deeply rooted outdated concepts in design. — Ed Broid
This is a landmark work in the field of graphic design that treats design as a problem-solving process. Gill can interpret the design process in a simple, clear, and precise way, unveiling the mystery of design. Whether for design students or for professors of design, this book is an invaluable source of inspiration. — Richard Wilde
In both design and teaching, Bob Gill possesses a unique and unparalleled ability. It is his ability to cut to the chase, hitting the nail on the head. When faced with a complex problem, he can always find an exciting and brilliant solution. His explanation of the process of generating fresh ideas is something all art students should remember. — Lou Dorfsman
There are countless books about design, but most of them just show the results. Gill, however, can tell you and show you step by step how he gets these results. — Steve Jessebarrel
The recent work of the brilliant thinker Bob Gill can lead every design enthusiast and aspiring individual step by step into a new realm of design, and each step is groundbreaking. — George Lois
Bob Gill is a designer, illustrator, copywriter, filmmaker, and teacher. He started as a freelancer in New York and, in 1960, suddenly decided to move to London, where he stayed for 15 years. He also co-founded design studios with two top-tier creative designers in the UK. Gill is currently a freelance designer and continues to teach, having held solo exhibitions in Europe, South America, the Far East, and the United States. He has been inducted into the New York Art Directors Hall of Fame and was recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the British Design and Art Direction. This is his sixth book on design and illustration, and he also writes and illustrates children's books.