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Amazing Sci-Fi Artworks by Matt Griffin

Design You Trust

Matt Griffin is an award-winning illustrator, author and animator from Kells, Co.Meath, Ireland. With clients including Disney, Warner Bros, Lucasfilm, Universal, Folio Society, Penguin & Harper Collins, he has garnered an international reputation for distinctive and innovative graphic art.

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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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9 Reasons To Choose Graphic Design As A Career

Just Creative

Before we go into detail about why graphic design is an incredible choice of career, we’ll take a closer look at what it entails. What Is Graphic Design? According to the American Institute of Graphic Arts , the role of design is to “ improve the visual appearance and function of messages and information ”.

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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. About Ivan Chermayeff.

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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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PIONEERS OF GERMAN GRAPHIC DESIGN

Illustration Art

But I never appreciated the cumulative role that Behrens and his contemporaries in Germany played in transforming modern visual communication until I read the admirable new book by Jens Müller, Pioneers of German Graphic Design. Callisto Publishers, 2017). Müller's expertise in discussing these issues is truly impressive.

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

Shillington

I learnt a huge amount about graphic design as well as my own strengths and weaknesses. I fell in love with InDesign and Illustrator (and out of love with Photoshop), and ultimately created some work that I’m still quite proud of to this day! All the briefs were fantastic but I particularly enjoyed the city branding one.