Thoughts on design
Paul Rand
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Thoughts on design
by Paul Rand
Published
2014
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pages
95
ISBN-13
9780811875448
ISBN-10
081187544X
Description
One of the seminal texts of graphic design, Paul Rand's Thoughts on Design is now available for the first time since the 1970s. Writing at the height of his career, Rand articulated in his slender volume the pioneering vision that all design should seamlessly integrate form and function. This facsimile edition preserves Rand's original 1947 essay with the adjustments he made to its text and imagery for a revised printing in 1970, and adds only an informative and inspiring new foreword by design luminary Michael Bierut. As relevant today as it was when first published, this classic treatise is an indispensable addition to the library of every designer.
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How many pages are in Thoughts on design?
This edition of Thoughts on design has approximately 95 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Thoughts on design?
For most readers, Thoughts on design typically takes between 1h 59m and 1h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 23,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 35m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 23,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Thoughts on design?
The estimated word count for Thoughts on design is approximately 23,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Thoughts on design?
Thoughts on design was written by Paul Rand.
When was Thoughts on design published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.