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

Creative Boom

Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. For most of us, even some of us who work in the media, the answer is probably: "I can't remember." Idea Idea is a magazine about graphic design and typography published quarterly in Tokyo.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

Mainstream publishing and media haven't always done a great job at representing the contribution made by black creatives to the British art scene. Susan Sontag (1933-2004) was an American writer, philosopher and political activist best known for her essays on modern culture and criticism of the Vietnam War.

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A New Book Flies Through the Vast World of Birds from Art and Design to History and Ornithology

Colossal

Published by Phaidon , the stunning, 352-page volume compiles works from hundreds of artists, illustrators, photographers, and designers—including Lorna Simpson ( previously ), Nick Cave ( previously ), Ernst Haeckel ( previously ), and Florentijn Hofman ( previously )—who choose ostriches, flamingos, and other avians as their central motifs.

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Explore Maze-Like Passageways Exploding with Elaborate Mosaics at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Colossal

But in 2004, the landowner decided to sell the property and called for the artwork to be dismantled. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month. The local community hastened to Zagar’s aid, helping to purchase the land.

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Site Visit: Bruce Mau

Azure Magazine

Join AZURE Media as we go face-to-face with acclaimed Chicago-based designer, author and thinker Bruce Mau , the next subject in our ongoing series Site Visit. He is currently chief design officer of Freeman and author of the new book Bruce Mau: MC24 , published by Phaidon. DATE: Friday, July 17 TIME: 11 a.m.

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Content Planning For Social Media: 10 Best Practices

Inkbot Design

Content Planning For Social Media: 10 Best Practices. Social media is a source of happiness for many, but for some, it’s a gold mine for income. Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok marketing have become even more popular. of 1,000 small to medium-sized businesses fail to leverage social media.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

Sale Graphic Design Theory: Readings from the Field Armstrong, Helen (Author) English (Publication Language) 151 Pages – 03/11/2009 (Publication Date) – Princeton Architectural Press (Publisher) −$22.95 $2.00 He examines why some products confuse users while others feel intuitively easy to operate.