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“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design

Design Week

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has been judging books by their covers for over 100 years. The annual competition was originally known as Fifty Books of the Year, and jurors focused on the “construction of the book and the printed page”, its current organiser Heather Strelecki tells Design Week.

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14 fonts to fall in love with: trending typefaces that designers adore

Creative Boom

The weights variation from Hairline to Super with corresponding italics form a coherent and versatile family, making it suitable for book design, poster design, branding, signage systems and more. Urbanist by Corey Hu Urbanist is a low-contrast, geometric sans-serif inspired by modernist design. Dazzed by Displaay 8.

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5 Best UX Books to Elevate Your Design Skills

Inkbot Design

It's not just a nice-to-have; it's a game-changer that can make or break your success in today's fiercely competitive market. Whether you're a seasoned UX professional looking to stay on top of the latest trends or a newbie eager to dive headfirst into the world of UX design, these books cater to all skill levels and backgrounds.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills As a designer, expanding your knowledge is crucial for professional growth. Reading is one of the best ways to learn new techniques, theories, and approaches to elevate your craft. He examines why some products confuse users while others feel intuitively easy to operate.

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50 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2020

Shillington

Buy the book. Logo Modernism (Design) by Jens Muller. Modernist aesthetics in architecture, art and product design are familiar to many. This fascinating book chronicles the most influential ideas that have shaped industrial and product design. Buy the book. Buy the book. Buy the book.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

Through projects and case studies of pioneering inclusive designers, who have often been influenced by their own experiences of exclusion, Holmes shows how inclusion can create innovation and allow design and designers to grow. Crucial reading for the future of design. Buy the book. Buy the book.