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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

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Reading is one of the best ways to learn new techniques, theories, and approaches to elevate your craft. 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

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50+ Best Gifts for Designers on Every Budget

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Here are the top picks in this category: Art and Design Books From modern to contemporary works, art books give designers eye candy to admire and draw ideas from. Some examples: Taschen’s The Art Book : A visual dictionary covering 500 influential artists and their most famous pieces from medieval times to today.

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How Thinking Outside the Box Drives Success

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Thinking outside the box means breaking free from conventional thinking patterns and ideological constraints to develop fresh perspectives and pioneer original ideas. What is needed instead is flexible, nonlinear thinking that allows for connecting disparate concepts and synthesising new patterns and possibilities.

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Top 10 Motivational Books to Ignite Your Creative Fire

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Top 10 Motivational Books of All-Time 1 – “The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield In his thought-provoking book “The War of Art,” author Steven Pressfield illuminates the nefarious force that threatens creativity and achievement – resistance.

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Professional Web Design: Crafting Digital Experiences

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Professional Web Design: Crafting Digital Experiences In today's landscape, where first impressions matter, having a professionally designed website is no longer a luxury but a necessity for businesses and organisations seeking to build trust and connect with their audience. Understanding the Foundations of Web Design What is Web Design?

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This Thriving Terra Cotta Workshop Gets an Impressive Brick Makeover in Rural Vietnam

Colossal

In 2016, the design firm conceived of a cubic studio for local artist Le Duc Ha in the form of an airy, seven-square-meter brick structure situated among geometric gardens on the bank of Thu Bon River. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Louise Sandhaus Uplifts the Stories of Graphic Design’s Unsung Makers

Eye on Design

Her mother Harriet Sandhaus worked for a local paper, penning an illustrated column called “Notes of a Shopper by Julie,” and her father Norman Sandhaus was an art director, who produced things like aeronautics company manuals and tourist brochures. When I visited CalArts, I instantly knew this is where I belong,” said Sandhaus.

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