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Special edition of LogoArchive zine solidifies Ukrainian identity through publishing

Creative Boom

And as well as recording the country's amazing logos, it also acts as a way to solidify Ukrainian identity through publishing. Having started in 2015 as an Instagram profile which documented notable examples of modernist, mid-century logos, LogoArchive expanded in 2020 with the launch of its international research programme.

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Why did Figma decide to call its core feature Auto layout?

UX Collective

“Auto layout” or “Stack view”? Auto layout. To be honest, Auto layout was the main reason for me to switch from Sketch to Figma. Why Auto layout? Let’s start with some history Those of you who are familiar with iOS development know that Auto Layout as a feature was first introduced by Apple in 2012.

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45 Amazingly Well-Designed Emoji Iconsets

SpyreStudios

The following gallery focuses on 45 examples of emoji iconsets that can be used for mobile apps or website layouts. This post was originally published in March 2015; updated June 2021. Emoticons and emojis often come in sets with a matching design style. Take a look over these examples to get ideas for your own emoticon sets.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

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. Norman (Author) English (Publication Language) 288 Pages – 09/19/2002 (Publication Date) – Basic Books (Publisher) −$14.98 $1.97

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Jinhee Han has a love for Risograph and complex layouts

Creative Review

” Han studied fashion design in Seoul and in 2015 she studied typography in Brussels for a year and a half, however she didn’t finish either of those courses. “My professor was a member of Open Source Publishing (OSP) and she gave me an insight into the political point of view in graphic design,” she explains.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Regarding organizing layout and material, grid systems are crucial for graphic designers. Niggli Verlag (Publisher) $54.14 Publisher) $25.00 Image Credits: Amazon The Norton Anthology of American Literature is the “bible” or foundational text for literature majors. Buy on Amazon 2. Buy on Amazon 3.

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Hot new fonts to play with this summer, courtesy of leading foundries

Creative Boom

With a total of 24 weights in three styles across three variable fonts, the variety within this typeface makes it a great way to add flavour to your designs, and it can withstand both complex typographic layouts and unexpected and peculiar settings. Touvlo by Emilios Theofanous via Monotype Touvlo by Emilios Theofanous via Monotype 4.

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