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Gretel's Ryan Moore and Andrea Traducco-Campos on the creative allure of Noma

Creative Boom

Within the book, each season ends with the perspective of key collaborators, such as landscape designer Piet Oudolf and illustrator David Shrigley. The book needed a personal touch, which Noma, Artisan, and Gretel created through rich photos, illustrations, and compelling storytelling.

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“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design

Design Week

” And while there might not be one rule to good book design — Strelecki calls it a “process” between designers and clients — the jurors bring together a wealth of experience. Together and through that selection process, they might reveal answers to the secret of good book design Strelecki says.

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn! Inspiring Wallpapers To Start September Off Right (2017 Edition)

Smashing Magazine Graphics

Inspiring Wallpapers To Start September Off Right (2017 Edition). Inspiring Wallpapers To Start September Off Right (2017 Edition). 2017-08-31T17:57:51+00:00. This post features their artwork for September 2017. This post features their artwork for September 2017. Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn! Cosima Mielke.

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

Creative Boom

Design and Illustrations by Giovani Flores using GT Pressura It's Valentine's Day this week, a celebration of love, passion and obsession. And if there's one obsession that designers feel truly passionate about, it's typography. Design and Illustrations by Giovani Flores using GT Pressura 14.

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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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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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The Endless Life Cycle of Book Cover Trends

Eye on Design

I’ve been calling this particular trend the unicorn frappuccino cover, due to its resemblance to Starbucks’ coffeeless drink that went viral due back in 2017. The guiding principle of “ like that book but different ” cover design has existed for decades. Three titles from Verso. Image by Laura Thompson.