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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Our daily routines have long included graphic design. In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. Many of these don’t make it to other best graphic design book compilations, but we deem they’re still worthy of your attention.

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Positive stories from freelance creatives to boost your mood in a recession

Creative Boom

Art director and illustrator Neil Swaab recalls: "One of the best moments was getting to see my art used as key art for a Broadway musical. I walked into the subway, and my art was everywhere at every station and up huge on Broadway. Making cover art is a dream of mine, so I feel so lucky to work on them."

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Paula Scher: A Visual Symphony of Graphic Design Mastery

Inkbot Design

Paula Scher: A Visual Symphony of Graphic Design Mastery Paula Scher is a legendary graphic designer who has redefined visual communication and left an indelible impact on the design world. Scher voraciously consumed art and design as a child, demonstrating an innate fascination with visual communication.

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Japanese Graphic Design Characteristics & Examples

Shillington

It’s no secret that Japanese design—encompassing architecture, fashion and, of course, graphic design—is renowned all over the world. Japanese graphic design is a hugely diverse mix of different styles, approaches and methodologies. Japanese art, particularly Ukiyo-e woodblock prints, inspired artists the world over.

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“Don’t Trust the Truth”: The Superb Graphic Design Works of Sebastian Onufszak

Design You Trust

Sebastian Onufszak is an award-winning illustrator, designer and art director based in Augsburg, Germany. After successfully finishing his studies in communication design, the member of the Art Directors Club worked as Creative Director and Art Director for several design and animation studios from 2001 up until 2009.

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How Phunk pioneered a riotous clash of art and design in Singapore

Creative Review

Later Phunk launched magazines and websites, landed work doing moving graphics for MTV, and other multimedia commissions for brands such as Levi’s and Casio – often mixing disparate styles and influences in joyous fashion. Top image: Universe 10, 2007; above: Mickey vs Donald, 2009.

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Y2K Aesthetics Art Series by Anatolii Babii

Abduzeedo

Y2K Aesthetics Art Series by Anatolii Babii AoiroStudio 0124—23 Anatolii Babii is a digital artist whose series we are featuring, is heavily influenced by the nostalgia of the Y2K era. Babii's use of vibrant colors and pixelated graphics is reminiscent of the early days of digital art and captures the spirit of the Y2K era perfectly.

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