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AIGA's 50 best covers of the year are a celebration of the physicality of books

Creative Boom

Earlier this month, the American Institute of Graphic Arts revealed the winners of its 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition, and the results are an insight into how design choices celebrate the object quality of the book. As ever, though, there's always room for improvement.

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The 10 Best Diversity in Design Books You Should Read

Shillington

The Black Experience in Design: Identity, Expression and Reflection Published in 2022, The Black Experience in Design is a beautifully designed anthology of perspectives, spotlights, researches, practice, stories and conversations from a Black/African diasporic lens.

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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…

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How to Build Your Own Design Education without Going to School

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Design School. Two relatively ordinary words, but once put together take on a distinct meaning – a glorified institute subliminally pushing the notion that the combination of art and academia is the recipe for success. Let’s start off by stressing…

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How to Build Your Own Design Education without Going to School

Inspiration Feed

Design School. Two relatively ordinary words, but once put together take on a distinct meaning – a glorified institute subliminally pushing the notion that the combination of art and academia is the recipe for success. Let’s start off by stressing…

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Delve into the uncharted history of book covers from the Arab world

Creative Review

Designer: Helmi Eltuni; Publisher: Al Shrouk Creative Review: Tell us about your background and how you got into design. Moe Elhossieny: I studied fine and graphic arts and graduated with a BA from the faculty of fine arts in Egypt back in 2009. The Coward Prince by Jacob Al Sharoni, 1983.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

Author Brandon Stosuy, co-founder of The Creative Independent, wants to help you find time to express yourself and develop your talents—and this book is how he does it. Taking a breadth of experience from a diverse network of working artists, the author shows how creativity can and should be prioritised in life and work. Buy the book.