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AIGA's 50 best covers of the year are a celebration of the physicality of books

Creative Boom

Earlier this month, the American Institute of Graphic Arts revealed the winners of its 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition, and the results are an insight into how design choices celebrate the object quality of the book. As ever, though, there's always room for improvement.

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The 10 Best Diversity in Design Books You Should Read

Shillington

The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression and Reflection Published in 2022, The Black Experience in Design is a beautifully designed anthology of perspectives, spotlights, researches, practice, stories and conversations from a Black/African diasporic lens.

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10 Best Books on Graphic Design: A Deep Dive into Visual Creativity

Inkbot Design

He urges people not to regard typefaces as mere tools and to recognise them among fine arts by themselves. Shaughnessy does not solely discuss design techniques (though he extensively touches on this topic). Buy on Amazon Another strong point about this book lies in its pragmatic approach towards the business aspects of design.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

Through projects and case studies of pioneering inclusive designers, who have often been influenced by their own experiences of exclusion, Holmes shows how inclusion can create innovation and allow design and designers to grow. Crucial reading for the future of design. Buy the book. Buy the book.