Visual Research explores a range of research methods that can be used by graphic designers and visual communicators in the development of clear and purposeful design solutions. The book introduces key terms and theories employed within design research, examining important factors such as visual grammar, design literacy, communication theory, visual rhetoric, authorship and semiotics. With more than 300 colour illustrations, each chapter features case studies that reveal how research methods are an integral part of the design process, forming the basis of effective problem-finding and problem-solving in design and visual communication. The fourth edition by Russ Bestley and Paul McNeil features an extensive selection of new case studies, together with a glossary of key terms and concepts that can be used as a reference guide for design students and researchers navigating the intersection between design theory and practice.