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Book Launch: “The Language of Graphic Design” by José Korn

June 5, 2012
On June 14, 2012, the book *The Language of Graphic Design* was launched by José Korn, Director General and Advisor to the Design and Communication Department at the Technological University of Chile.

The book, aimed at graphic design students, explains the key techniques for manipulating the various elements of a visual communication piece.

The presentation was organized by the faculty's Graphic Design Academic Coordination Office.

"The Language of Graphic Design " contains dozens of illustrative images that help readers understand how to develop strategies for solving design problems.

About José Korn

DG Korn studied graphic design at the University of Chile.

He was the founder and first president of the Chilean Association of Designers and president of Icograda, the International Council of Graphic Design Associations (1995–1997).

He organized the First Icograda International Congress in Latin America (Punta del Este, 1997), held in collaboration with the Uruguayan Graphic Designers Association.

In 2008, he published the book *Design in Latin America: Competitiveness / Product / Market*.

In 2011, he received the Award for Academic and Professional Achievement at the “Second Latin American Congress on Design Education” held at the University of Palermo (Argentina).