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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. When was the last time you read a printed magazine? And in an era dominated by digital, one might be tempted to think that print has lost its relevance. But that would be a mistake.

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Top 10 books every aspiring photographer should read

Creative Boom

On Photography by Susan Sontag Writer, author and photographer Susan Sontag (1933-2004) didn't just want to make pretty pictures; her work was firmly focused on promoting radical political change. Key takeaway: Master the art of print-making and the value of pre-visualisation.

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The CMYK Colour Model: An In-Depth Look

Inkbot Design

When working in print design and production, understanding colour models and methods of colour reproduction is vital. The most crucial colour model to understand is CMYK, the standard model used in most commercial printing. This made full colour printing an arduous, labour-intensive process. Why Is CMYK Used in Printing?

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

This publication traces a selection of 100 surfers from the series, from smaller monochromatic works on paper to colourful large-scale paintings. Susan Sontag (1933-2004) was an American writer, philosopher and political activist best known for her essays on modern culture and criticism of the Vietnam War.

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Cadbury's campaign claims to reveal our personality via our eating choices

Creative Boom

To us, it doesn't feel like long since it appeared on our TV screens, but apparently, it was a full 20 years ago, in 2004. The campaign will run throughout the UK and ROI across AV, D/OOH, audio, social, print and digital with media planning and buying led by Publicis , owned-channel activity by Elvis and PR managed by Ogilvy.

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14 fonts to fall in love with: trending typefaces that designers adore

Creative Boom

It was finally launched to the public in March 2021. This is a strongly contrasted, edgy, blazing serif typeface suitable for display purposes on screens and in print. Constructed from elementary shapes, Urbanist's neutrality makes it a versatile display font for print and digital alike.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

Sale Graphic Design Theory: Readings from the Field Armstrong, Helen (Author) English (Publication Language) 151 Pages – 03/11/2009 (Publication Date) – Princeton Architectural Press (Publisher) −$22.95 $2.00 The Design of Everyday Things remains a must-read for new designers.