Kidd, C. (2014). Go:A Kidd’s guide to graphic design. NY: Workman
GO: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design right off the bat looks intriguing with the bold red octagon that looks like a stop sign, although it says "GO.” Once inside, it starts to draw you in, but that’s what its "designed" to do.
This book is an introduction to graphic design, so as you would expect it has a lot of bold imagery, which purposely plays on your senses. It begins with a short history of graphic design, copyrighting, and how certain techniques came about. Additionally, it includes how graphic design has evolved through the years. It then leads to what the book is all about, which is mostly the author’s analysis and reflection of various design techniques, typography, and how it’s used to grab and manipulate someone’s attention, or peak their curiosity further. He includes samples of his own work, along with others'.
Although some of the terminology can be difficult for younger readers, he uses visual representations of the words such as using selected font as an example of itself. His art is vivid and eye-catching, which will keep readers interested.
This book would be helpful to anyone in the YA lit category, but I could see it being the most appropriate for upper middle school to high school due to some more difficult concepts. It would be helpful for a reader who is possibly looking to use their own art as a career, it’s a definite resource for how art can be used as a commercial tool and a career path. In this stage of development, readers are beginning to consider vocation, so this book is a perfect fit.
**Required YA novel
Other Books About Graphic Design:
Design Dossier: Graphic Design for Kids ISBN 978-0977790524
Maker Projects for Kids Who Love Graphic Design (Be a Maker!) ISBN 978-0778722625
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