Gavin Ambrose & Nigel Ball 
The Fundamentals of Graphic Design [PDF ebook] 

Introducing students to the field of graphic design through inspirational examples and clear, practical advice,
The Fundamentals of Graphic Design has been fully updated to reflect the changes in today”s technologies and graphic design practice. With a new section expanding the coverage of digital design tools and new material on social media, apps plus more on design for the Web, the book gives students a unique overview of what graphic designers do and how they work, historical influences on the field, and coverage of design thinking and the production process.