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The 10 Best Diversity in Design Books You Should Read

Shillington

Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers Extra Bold is exactly what it says on the cover—a field guide for everyone. Written and put together by seven designers: Ellen Lupton, Farah Kafei, Jennifer Tobias (who also illustrated the book!), Valentina Vergara, Josh A.

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Ivan Chermayeff, rest in peace

David Airey

I was sad to hear that Ivan Chermayeff passed away on December 2nd, 2017 at the age of 85. While we never had the pleasure of meeting in person, Ivan and his colleagues Tom Geismar and Sagi Haviv have been gracious enough to share their thoughts and advice with me in my much shorter time as a graphic designer.

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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 Visual History of Type, a 2017 winner. Designed and illustrated by Michael Czaja, published by Henry Holt and Company. Designed and published by Running Press Book Publishers, illustrated by Charlene Potts.

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Design Styles Across 10 Decades

Envato Tuts+

We’re going to look back in time to explore the era-defining graphic design movements, trends, and illustration styles over the past ten decades. . Pay a visit to Envato Elements to source vintage-inspired photos, illustrations, fonts, and templates. You'll find resources from different eras of graphic design.

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7 Years Since Shillington Manchester: Lorelle Skelton, Founder of The Creative Occupation (+ Exclusive Discount!)

Shillington

I knew that before I could start applying for graphic design roles I needed to address these things, so when I saw an advert for Shillington in a copy of Computer Arts magazine (RIP) I was excited. I learnt a huge amount about graphic design as well as my own strengths and weaknesses. What kind of work do you take on?

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Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline

Envato Tuts+

Learning how to balance these is a delicate craft that will take some practice to apply well. Here are some resources on using color to study graphic design: The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory. 08 Dec 2017. Learn more about graphic design history in this complete website. How to Make a Grid in Illustrator.

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Movie Poster Design 101: The Anatomy of a Movie Poster

Envato Tuts+

While many vintage movie posters are now cherished by collectors and art fans for their striking designs, movie posters had and continue to have a simple commercial function—to promote the studio’s film and attract audiences into theaters. What Do All Movie Poster Designs Have in Common? Grace Fussell. 14 Aug 2019. Text Effects. 12 Jul 2013.