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The Provocative and Prescient Work of Archie Boston Jr.

Eye on Design

Every one of those designers should have a Lifetime Achievement Award, according to him. The proceeds from the resulting documentary, 20 Outstanding Los Angeles Designers, funded a scholarship for design students in need. . We didn’t have the internet or social media [where people could] lash out.

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The many deaths of UX design

UX Collective

It’s widely believed that designers are busy asking people what they prefer, but haven’t we all heard the fake Henry Ford’s quote about faster horses? In 2009, Walmart lost a tremendous amount of money after having launched “an uncluttering project” and asking their customers whether they’d like “Walmart aisles to be less cluttered?”.

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101+ Unique Gift Ideas for Graphic Designers & Creatives 2023

Just Creative

Buy on Amazon Latest Price on Amazon: 129 Reviews Walls Notebook Forlee, Sherwood (Author) English (Publication Language) 160 Pages - 02/01/2009 (Publication Date) - Quirk Books (Publisher) $19.00 Buy on Amazon Designer T-Shirt Designers love unique tees, and you can find a ton on Amazon.

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50 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2020

Shillington

As the title suggests, Graphic Design School introduces visual design for modern media and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to follow for any student pursuing a creative discipline. You’re introduced to the latest in graphic design software, as well as traditional printing techniques such as risograph and screen printing.

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Women You Should Know in Graphic Design History

Tuts Plus

Marian Bantjes, GQ Italy cover, October 2009. Irma Boom is a Dutch graphic designer who has designed over 300 books and been described as The Queen of Books. Her approach to design is experimental, not only when it comes to layout but also to the book as a tangible object.

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A creative’s guide on starting a company

UX Collective

An industrial designer by trade, he spoke so eloquently in meetings about design, strategy, and business and I was always in awe. In 2023, the good news is that there is a myriad of ways to build your brand, particularly using social media. I met Cindy in 2009 on stage in Tokyo and kept in touch ever since.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

The Package Design Book. Published in English, French and German, The Package Design Book is any packaging designer’s bible. As the title suggests, Graphic Design School introduces visual design for modern media and breaks it down in a way that’s easy to follow for any student pursuing a creative discipline.