Graphic design has long based decision-making on instinct, trends, and personal preference. This book introduces a range of practical methodologies (quantitative and qualitative) pertinent to the interpreting, targeting and creating of forms and messages. Highly visual and well-designed, it fosters designers' ability to design creatively, collaboratively, and strategically, and as a result, helps designers move from form-makers to cultural participants— a transformative trend for design professionals. It includes case studies and contributions by diverse group including the musician Moby novelist Ann Tyler, and designer Elle Luna, among others.