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“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design

Design Week

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has been judging books by their covers for over 100 years. ” And while there might not be one rule to good book design — Strelecki calls it a “process” between designers and clients — the jurors bring together a wealth of experience.

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

Creative Boom

The weights variation from Hairline to Super with corresponding italics form a coherent and versatile family, making it suitable for book design, poster design, branding, signage systems and more. Their type designers, it's claimed, receive a much better percentage of license sales than on average. Everett by Weltkern 4.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills As a designer, expanding your knowledge is crucial for professional growth. Reading is one of the best ways to learn new techniques, theories, and approaches to elevate your craft. The Design of Everyday Things remains a must-read for new designers.

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5 Best UX Books to Elevate Your Design Skills

Inkbot Design

Whether you're a seasoned UX professional looking to stay on top of the latest trends or a newbie eager to dive headfirst into the world of UX design, these books cater to all skill levels and backgrounds. Think of it as your UX design survival kit, ready to equip you with the tools to conquer any design challenge that comes your way.

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10 Typefaces That Changed the World

Tuts Plus

Old-style serifs such as Caslon did a good job of this for some time, but it wasn’t until an English businessman called John Baskerville decided to create books of the highest possible quality that the ultimate typesetting font, Baskerville , was born. Typography: The Anatomy of a Letter Typography is the art of writing. Melody Nieves.

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