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New book celebrates the lost pioneers of British graphic design

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Modernist Graphic Design in Britain 1945-1980 sheds light on the post-war designers who shaped the nation's visual identity while battling austerity and social upheaval. British graphic design has played an unquestionable role in shaping our visual culture," he adds. Like every profession, designers need to know their own history.

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Rise of the machines: How illustrators can avoid being replaced by AI

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With the help of industry experts, here are some ideas on how to best avoid being replaced by AI. Understanding that these are just statistical models that generate data purely based on learned data is key, and progress has certainly plateaued," adds Alex. Add your own unique style to your work so AI can't imitate it.

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Why a new book celebrating design legend Margaret Calvert deserves your support

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Margaret Calvert is one of the biggest names in British design history. Now 88, she's famed for her groundbreaking work on UK road, rail, airport, and shipping signage. When we formed Unit Editions in 2009, Tony Brook and I were keen to have a Margaret Calvert monograph on our list," recalls Adrian. "We Not Margaret.

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Graphic designers share their top tips for choosing the right fonts

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Graphic designers share their expert insights on how to do so. Meanwhile, you can read the full discussion on Linkedin and Threads. Prioritise legibility and readability While choosing a font solely based on its aesthetic appeal is tempting, legibility and readability should always be your priorities. Retail by OH no Type Co.

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A Guide to Preparing Your Work For Print Shops

In this eBook, you will learn how to deliver print shop-ready documents, save time, and ensure your work looks equally good in print as it does on screen. Ways to work with colors and add additional spot colors. Learn step-by-step ways to set up PDF documents for pre-press and print. How to review documents in print preview mode.

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One helluva groovy spot by Kitchen

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Your eyeballs are in for a wild ride if you happen to land on any of the social accounts promoting The Great Frog a jewellery brand going back to the 1970s, famous for its eclectic rock star collections. Despite the limited duration, George and Rachinta managed to pack in a mad amount of characters and detail, all on a very tight timeline.

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Bala crafts a radical label for category-first grasshopper beer

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Bala co-founder Rodrigo de la Reguera remembers the first time he tasted GOSE beer one summer afternoon on a terrace in the Juárez neighbourhood of Mexico City. This is why we fell in love with the idea of designing its label," he adds. Our payment even translated into a good number of beer cases for years," Reguera reveals.

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