Design School: Type
A Practical Guide for Students and Designers

Quarto Publishers, 2017
Hardcover, e-book
240 pages, 300 images
7.25 x 9.25 inches

Design School: Type is a back-to-basics, practical guide on the rules and practices of type. The foundation of any successful graphic designer relies upon their understanding of the fundamentals of type, a crucially important skill which underpins almost every other aspect of graphic design. This 240-page, full-color hardbound book provides an in-depth understanding of the basic elements and principles of type—what they are, why they are important, and how to use them effectively.

Organized in six sections— Type Classifications, Terminology, Characters and Glyphs, Typographic Principles, Selecting Typefaces, and Typography in Practice, Design School: Type not only explores the graphic design student experience; it includes work by some of the most successful and renowned design practitioners from around the world and how they have applied these basic principles to their work. By examining both student and professional work, Design School: Type is also a more meaningful, memorable, and inspiring guide for students, as well as novice practitioners starting their professional careers.

Design School: Type is the first in the book series—Design School: Practical Guides for Students and Designers. The second volume, also authored by Richard Poulin, is titled Design School: Layout.

Reviews and Endorsements

“A great overview of the basics of typography. Richard Poulin covers all the type necessities, including principles, terminology, typefaces, and classifications. Mastering type is crucial in design, and this book is perfect for the beginning student, and is a good reference for professionals. Highly recommended.”

—John Clifford, Founder and Creative Director, Think Studio