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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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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. Iskry means Sparks in Polish," they explain.

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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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Top 10 Best Logo Design Books for Designers

Inkbot Design

Books on logo design cover foundational principles, case studies of iconic logos, creative processes, and technical skills needed. Both budding designers and experienced creatives can use these resources to master shape, colour, typography, and composition. When designing a logo, every visual element carries meaning.

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Top 10 Best Design Books to Kickstart Your Career

Inkbot Design

.” For example, she explains that using white space (negative space) effectively is just as important as the colour and shape of a design and that a well-designed logo can tell a whole story without words. She also shares her thoughts on typography and how you can use type. 10 – Design Is Storytelling.

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10 Typefaces That Changed the World

Tuts Plus

Design in 60 Seconds: Serif vs. Sans Serif Fonts In this quick video, instructor Melody Nieves will go over the difference between serif and sans serif fonts. 20 Mar 2017. Typography. The Ultimate Guide to Basic Typography Learn the essential terms in the world of typography. Typography. Typography.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

With so many design books out there, it can take time to identify the true gems worth investing your time into reading. 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.