Visual Research: An Introduction to Research Methodologies in Graphic Design, 2nd Edition

Completely revised and updated book on practical research methods in graphic design, 1st edition originally published 2005.

Course Reader titles are designed to support visual arts students throughout the lifetime of an undergraduate degree. Packed with examples from students and professionals and fully illustrated with clear diagrams and inspiring imagery, they offer an essential exploration of the subject.

Visual Research is designed to lead you through the key skills of research methods in the study and practice of graphic design. The book focuses on defining a self-initiated research question, deciding on a suitable methodology and undertaking a research-led graphic design project as a student at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

This second edition includes eleven new case studies as well as end of chapter exercises, a new chapter on Visual Grammar and a foreword by Ellen Lupton, an internationally renowned graphic designer, writer, curator and educator.

Third Edition forthcoming February 2016.