{"product_id":"thinking-in-icons-designing-and-creating-effective-visual-symbols-9781631593147","title":"Thinking in Icons: Designing and Creating Effective Visual Symbols","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIcons shape the way we see the world around us in business, communication, entertainment, and much more. Now is your chance to learn to speak the textless language of icons with \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinking in Icons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the most refined corporate visual systems to the ubiquitous emoji, \u003cb\u003e icons have become an international language\u003c\/b\u003e of symbols as well as a way to make a wholly unique statement. Without even realizing it, \u003cb\u003ebillions of people\u003c\/b\u003e interpret the language of icons each day, this is the designer's guide to creating the next great statement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThinking in Icons, \u003c\/i\u003e artist and designer Felix Sockwell--logo developer for \u003cb\u003eApple\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand other high-profile companie\u003c\/b\u003es, as well as GUI creator for the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e app\u003c\/b\u003e--takes you through the process of creating an effective icon. You will cover many styles and visual approaches to this deceptively complex art. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sockwell also offers examples of his collaborations with Stefan Sagmeister, Debbie Millman, and other luminary designers. \u003ci\u003eThinking in Icons\u003c\/i\u003e also features the work Sockwell has done with an \u003cb\u003eimpressive roster of blue-chip international brands\u003c\/b\u003e, including \u003cb\u003eFacebook\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGoogle\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eHasbro\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eSony\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eYahoo\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFelix Sockwell\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist, graphic designer, and art director who specializes in the creation of logos, icons and icon systems, murals, and animations. He has worked with many high-profile brands to develop logos and icon systems, and developed the GUI (graphic user interface) for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e iPhone app. He lives in Maplewood, New Jersey. See more of his work at www.felixsockwell.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmily J. Potts\u003c\/b\u003e has been a writer and editor in the design industry for more than 25 years. In that time she has managed a slew of publications, people, and events. Currently she is an independent writer, editor, and consultant working for a variety of clients in and out of the design industry. She nearly killed Felix during the making of this book. She lives in Peoria, Illinois. www.emilyjpotts.com\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rockport Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127706775826,"sku":"9781631593147","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a5391bdb-1e0f-4cb2-983e-619b8c7b6ebb.jpg?v=1773743909","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thinking-in-icons-designing-and-creating-effective-visual-symbols-9781631593147","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}