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

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The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has been judging books by their covers for over 100 years. The annual competition was originally known as Fifty Books of the Year, and jurors focused on the “construction of the book and the printed page”, its current organiser Heather Strelecki tells Design Week.

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

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By this point I felt I’d gained enough experience to go it alone, so that’s exactly what I did in 2017. I’ve worked with a host of exciting charities, social enterprises and businesses to craft innovative branding, print and digital projects that inspire action. What kind of work do you take on?

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PIONEERS OF GERMAN GRAPHIC DESIGN

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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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Get Out the Vote: Creative Ideas for Photographers

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If they are registered, ask them to send you a DM confirming their status to be eligible to win a fine art print, calendar, photo session, or another reward of your choice. Maybe you make three prints available on a first-come, first-serve basis. ” stickers for a chance to win a print. Create and print a banner.

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Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline

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In print design, texture can be the actual feel of paper or other materials. Here are some resources on using color to study graphic design: The 5 Problems With Fundamental Color Theory. 08 Dec 2017. Your ability to use type is one of the things that differentiates graphic design from other visual professions.

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Design Styles Across 10 Decades

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You'll find resources from different eras of graphic design. Channel a bygone time in your own designs by following the graphic art styles of different graphic design movements. Their simple, striking work had commercial appeal, making them a perfect fit for advertising work and textile prints during the period. .

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30 Gorgeous Examples of Korean Graphic Design

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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…