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Rafael Medeiros on enduring the Hollywood strikes as a freelance graphic designer

Creative Boom

Graphic designer and art director Rafael Medeiros shares his experiences. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Medeiros moved to LA in 2012 after graduating in Brazil in graphic design. But with the slowdown caused by the strike, I have experienced fewer bookings and demand in general." And it's not been all bad. "I

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Studiographica, a digital archive of work by design studios that sadly no longer exist

Creative Boom

Paul Bailey and Mike Sullivan explain how and why they're archiving the work of some of our most-missed graphic design agencies. Here at Creative Boom, we aim to bring you the latest and freshest designs on a daily basis to give you inspiration for your own projects. None of them had heard of Attik.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

As designers, we all love them—whether it’s a beautifully designed cover or a weighty tome on the history of design and its major sub-genres. Though, when it comes to books on the topic of graphic design, it’s often hard to find the best ones to read. Buy the book.

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History of Graphic Design: Tracing the Path of Visual Communication

Inkbot Design

History of Graphic Design: Tracing the Path of Visual Communication Visual communication has been an integral part of human civilisation since prehistoric times. As human societies progressed, so did the craft of graphic design. Today, graphic design permeates virtually all areas of modern life.

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Monopo talks us through its gorgeously ethereal new team portraits by Fred Mouniguet

Creative Boom

Not every design studio reveals its team on its website's About page, but we can usually expect something a bit different when they do. For Monopo , the Tokyo-born creative agency based in London, it has set the bar higher with new team shots by Fred Mouniguet. Ferdaws Alizada, Graphic Designer at Monopo © Fred Mouniguet.

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Kieron Lewis updates The Brownies' Book to inspire a new generation of black children

Creative Boom

London-based graphic designer Kieron Lewis has designed a new take on W.E.B. Du Bois' 1920s magazine for black children titled The New Brownies' Book. As I've designed a few hardback publications of this size before, I think I had enough credit in the bank to justify, in layman's terms… 'I've got this!'"

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So You Want to Become a Designer?

Inkbot Design

Pay attention- if creating visually appealing things makes you happy, then being a designer is probably where you should be. Design is one of those fantastic fields with countless growth opportunities. Graphic design , UX design, industrial design, interior design… the list is endless!