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Because computer graphics systems are capable of sophisicated displays of typography, symbols, color, spatial organization, and temporal sequencing, it is appropriate to seek principles for designing effective communication from the discipline of graphic design whose expertise lies in programming visible language. Examples of the author’s work are cited to demonstrate how graphic design can improve three different types of computer graphics.
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Marcus, A. (1983). Graphic Design for Computer Graphics. In: Kunii, T.L. (eds) Computer Graphics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-85962-5_31
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