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

Creative Boom

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. So, reading one is a great way to see design from a different perspective and get renewed enthusiasm for your craft. It’s academic yet accessible.

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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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Addressing topics of identity, Grant Gasser's new Riso art project is inspired by the topic of martyrdom

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He graduated in Graphic Design in 2020 and has worked on numerous design projects for the likes of Third Man Records and the First Art Museum; he's also spent a summer in LA working as a studio assistant for artist/designer Robbie Simon. And the theme of martyrdom is what he landed on.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Graphic Design Skills

Designer Daily

Practice The first and most important tip to becoming a better graphic designer is simple: practice! Put your design ideas into action and keep designing, even if you aren’t working on a client project. The most important thing is to find something that you’re comfortable using and allows you to create stunning designs.

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Why TYPEONE magazine is a must-read for graphic designers

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All photography by Yeshen Venema TYPEONE magazine isn't just a beautifully designed print publication; it's also full of key insights about the evolving interaction between typography and graphic design. Oh, what a time to be a designer. Read on to find out what it's all about.

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

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Printed at 1:1 scale and isolated on the page, the collection is a time capsule of a bygone era and a fascinating study of ephemeral graphic design from unknown illustrators, typesetters, printers and graphic artists who all faced the same challenge: how to fit a lot of information in a small rectangle and stand out on a page of other ads.

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Should companies rely on ‘do it yourself’ graphic design?

Designer Daily

To hire or not to hire a graphic designer. Many companies are asking themselves whether ‘do it yourself’ graphic design is best for their business. Creative design calls for in-depth business knowledge, but the budget can be a real obstacle. Is ‘do it yourself’ graphic design a good idea?