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'I only want to make clear visual messages, which may prevent or inform': Aliona Solomadina on the role of design in wartime

Creative Boom

But Aliona Solomadina , a graphic designer and researcher based in Kyiv, is one of many creatives determined to never let that happen. Znak exhibition, Mala Gallery, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv, 2017. Znak exhibition, Mala Gallery, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Kyiv, 2017. The book proved so popular it turned into an exhibition.

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

Creative Boom

NaN Tragedy Display, meanwhile, is a more compact and contrasted design, pushing finesse and character further for tight and impactful headlines. First released in 2019, it's one of many great typefaces designed by NaN , a graphic design and typeface design studio based in Berlin and Sydney.

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Top 10 Best Design Books to Kickstart Your Career

Inkbot Design

The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about design, whether you want to be a designer or are already one. 3 – The History of Graphic Design. The History of Graphic Design. This is an excellent book for anyone who loves graphic design.

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Are Mockup Designers the Most Influential Designers of Our Era?

Eye on Design

We can think of mockups in graphic design in a similar way. The mockup is a fundamental part of the graphic designer’s toolkit. Producing samples and prototypes for clients is an essential part of the working process, and has been for as long as graphic design has been a thing. So far, so straightforward.

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30 Gorgeous Examples of Korean Graphic Design

Inspiration Feed

There’s something absolutely fascinating about the Korean culture. It has taken over the entire world, with Korean pop stars, Korean makeup, Korean fashion, and everything else Korean dominating the scene everywhere you look. Of course, among the trends are Korean…

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The 10 Best Diversity in Design Books You Should Read

Shillington

Diversity in design is an important topic to us at Shillington and we aim to support and strengthen equity by cultivating diverse and inclusive representation in the design industry—within our classrooms and beyond. Written and put together by seven designers: Ellen Lupton, Farah Kafei, Jennifer Tobias (who also illustrated the book!)

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Jinhee Han has a love for Risograph and complex layouts

Creative Review

Currently living in Brussels, Korean book designer and illustrator Jinhee Han’s love of design was first sparked when working for an independent bookshop in Seoul called The Book Society. “That was the first time I touched art books and truly appreciated the beauty of books,” Han says.

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