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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

Kristen Nikosey: The Art and Craft of Communication Janet Allinger: With Tongue Planted Firmly in Cheek Laura Smith: Reinventing Retro Deborah Sussman: Urban Legend Debbie Millman: Modern Design Discourse’s Chief Paula Scher: The Dame of Grande Design Bigger is definitely better. Her book illustrations are rich.

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Moravian Gallery | Art Design Fashion

We And The Color

Art Design Fashion and the Museum of Applied Arts. During the 19th century, there was a significant increase in the number of museums dedicated to the applied arts, in response to the decline of artistic craftsmanship due to the rise of mechanical production brought about by the era of industrial production and technology.

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Emma Eriksson's top five books reveal what inspires her to succeed in advertising

Creative Boom

After heading creative at her own firm for more than a decade, teaching classes in advertising and art directing at Miami Ad School, working for ad giants like TBWA, and producing award-winning creative for F&B in Sweden, Emma Eriksson is a master of the creative process and has a proven track record of work that commands our attention.

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The Art and Science of Geometric Logo Design

Inkbot Design

The Art and Science of Geometric Logo Design Logos are the face of a brand. However, creating an impactful and memorable logo is both an art and a science. You'll discover what makes geometric logos work, why brands are turning to geometric simplicity, and how to craft geometric logos that pop. Simple shapes. Solid colors.

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150+ Free Watercolor Brush Textures

Graphic Design Junction

All the textures have a huge resolution, which makes them perfect for website backgrounds or digital art, where a small repeat would be too noticeable. These seamless textures are easy to add to projects like wedding invitations, cards, crafts, paper, branding, pattern design, social media and so much more!

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The Evolving Legacy of Ken Garland’s First Things First Manifesto

Eye on Design

It took 35 years for the second version, First Things First 2000 , to appear, in fall 1999. wrote Dietmar Winkler, director of the school of art and design at the University of Illinois, in a reply to Adbusters. Pentagram partner Michael Bierut crafted an elaborate visual riposte for I.D.

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Clarence Pearson Hornung

Logo Design Love

Each volume was hand-signed and numbered by Hornung, and the American Institute of Graphic Arts named it one of their 50 Books of the Year in 1932. More details on Designers & Books , by Randall Ross of Modernism 101. 53 trademarks were displayed within the homage. Here’s a selection.