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New book highlights how much graphic designers can learn from the small ads of yesteryear

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Hamish Smyth discusses the making of the book Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns and why it's a must-read for designers in 2023. Now, they're returning to their publishing roots with their latest book, Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns. We chatted to Standards Manual founder Hamish Smyth to find out more.

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Jenny Theolin shakes up creative management in daring new book

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Stockholm-based designer and educator Jenny Theolin encourages creatives to break free from routines and engage with meaningful learning experiences in her new book, Dare to Facilitate. She adds that the idea for the book came from her desire to create something that she would want to read herself.

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How Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design crafted the best-illustrated lifestyle book

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Hoxton Mini Press and Here Design recently scooped the best-illustrated lifestyle book at the British Book Design and Production Awards. In an increasingly digital world, the value of a beautiful, well-designed book can't be underestimated. As a topic, wild foraging presented Hoxton Mini Press with a unique opportunity.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

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Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?

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

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For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. Eye Magazine Eye Magazine delves deep into the world of graphic design and visual culture. It’s academic yet accessible.

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Gordon Reid's psychedelic covers for Mogwai's memoir were a 'dream come true' project

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And with a title as evocative as that, the task of designing the book's cover was a dream come true for fan and friend Gordon Reid. A one-line text which read 'do you want to design my new book cover'? Bright, bold, and geometrically interesting, the covers are an original take on several familiar topics. and that was that.".

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'The fix starts within': new books by Radim Malinic help creatives realise their potential

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London design and publishing legend Radim Malinic has released not one but two new books helping creatives achieve their potential. London creative director and graphic designer Radim Malinic has a long history in publishing, and we last covered his book Pause, Breathe and Grow: Notes on mindful creative life back in 2020.

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