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Optic: Counter-Print's new book explores the world of optical effects in graphic design

Creative Boom

Counter-Print's new book, Optic What is it about optical illusions that captivates graphic designers so much? These optical effects are often found in beloved book designs, packaging, and branding the world over. This iconic creation exemplifies the captivating power of optical illusions.

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History of Graphic Design: Tracing the Path of Visual Communication

Inkbot Design

History of Graphic Design: Tracing the Path of Visual Communication Visual communication has been an integral part of human civilisation since prehistoric times. As human societies progressed, so did the craft of graphic design. Today, graphic design permeates virtually all areas of modern life.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

As designers, we all love them—whether it’s a beautifully designed cover or a weighty tome on the history of design and its major sub-genres. Though, when it comes to books on the topic of graphic design, it’s often hard to find the best ones to read. Buy the book. The Package Design Book.

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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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Design Case Study: Book Design for Oversharing My Selves with Shillington Teacher Annette Dennis

Shillington

Annette Dennis is a Shillington teacher in Melbourne, a graphic designer and art director who specialises in branding, visual identity and editorial design. I had always had a love of print and books in particular. Can you walk us through some of your process for the book design?

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

Creative Boom

As well as creating fonts, the foundry is committed to making Ohno a positive force in the graphic and type design community. NaN Tragedy Display, meanwhile, is a more compact and contrasted design, pushing finesse and character further for tight and impactful headlines. Morizot of NaN in text, italic and display styles.

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World Book Day: designers reveal their favourite children’s book designs

Design Week

Hippu by Oili Tanninen published by Tate, 2014. Courtesy of Tate Publishing “My pick is Hippu by Finnish author-illustrator Oili Tanninen. I love this short little book. Despite being over 50 years old, the design still feels fresh. ” Jon Dowling, co-founder of art and design book publishers Counter-Print.