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History of Graphic Design: Tracing the Path of Visual Communication

Inkbot Design

Swiss Style graphic design emerged, emphasising objective photography, grids, and sans-serif typography applied with mathematical precision. The rise of consumer culture driven by advertising and corporate branding led to pioneering work from agencies like Doyle Dane Bernbach, which took a more creative advertising approach.

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50 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2020

Shillington

New essays by top designers add value even for those already familiar with the original text. What Images Really Tell Us: Visual Rhetoric in Art, Graphic Design, and Advertising by Massimo Mariani. Fake Love Letters, Forged Telegrams, and Prison Escape Maps: Designing Graphic Props for Filmmaking by Annie Atkins.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

New essays by top designers add value even for those already familiar with the original text. What Images Really Tell Us: Visual Rhetoric in Art, Graphic Design, and Advertising by Massimo Mariani. Fake Love Letters, Forged Telegrams, and Prison Escape Maps: Designing Graphic Props for Filmmaking by Annie Atkins.