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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

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With so many design books out there, it can take time to identify the true gems worth investing your time into reading. To help, I've compiled this list of the 37 best design books covering various specialities – from typography and layout to UX and web design.

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“Animal Farm” & the Evolution of the Dust Jacket

Thinking Design

The following are but a few of the design solutions that have graced the cover of the book over the past seventy plus years. They represent the changing relationship of the book jacket to the book, and the changing approach to book design and by extension book marketing over time. 1955 Penguin Books.

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“Animal Farm” & the Evolution of the Dust Jacket

Thinking Design

The following are but a few of the design solutions that have graced the cover of the book over the past seventy plus years. They represent the changing relationship of the book jacket to the book, and the changing approach to book design and by extension book marketing over time. Cut to the chase.

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5 Best Web Design Books for Website Development

Inkbot Design

In the ever-evolving landscape of web design, one remarkable resource that stands out is “The Web Designer's Idea Book” by the esteemed author Patrick McNeil. For web designers seeking to transcend the boundaries of conventionality, “The Web Designer's Idea Book” is an indispensable companion.

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10 Typefaces That Changed the World

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A Brief History of Type Text is never simply text—typography, or the way type is arranged on a layout, has a huge influence over the visual impact of a message, setting the tone and. Typography. The Ultimate Guide to Basic Typography Learn the essential terms in the world of typography. Typography. Typography.

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The 15 Best Web Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

This quick but powerful read provides a rock-solid foundation in user-centric web design thinking. The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst Typography triggers memories of tedious technical details from early training for many designers. The Elements of Typographic Style: Version 4.0:

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The Philosophy of Stefan Sagmeister: Designing Happiness

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His parents, a director and a book designer, encouraged Stefan and his two brothers to explore their innate talents without inhibition. The mentors he encountered during his university years played a pivotal role in shaping his design philosophy. At home, creativity flowed freely.