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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

Get inspired by these rockin’ female graphic designers! 8 Top Female Graphic Designers Paula Scher: The Dame of Grande Design Louise Fili: Elegant Romance Marian Bantjes : Step Away From the Computer! Louise Fili and her design work Marian Bantjes: Step Away From the Computer! Her book illustrations are rich.

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

Design Week

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has been judging books by their covers for over 100 years. Together and through that selection process, they might reveal answers to the secret of good book design Strelecki says. “But books, physical books, remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant.”

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Shillington Winners of the 2021 Indigo Awards

Shillington

The patterns and colors used across the packaging and branding represent the vibrant textures and colors of fruit and vegetables.” BelCham—Centennial history book , Silver in Book Design 2021. Anti–Isolation Arts Factory , Gold in Entertainment 2021. ” Eva Van der Borght, Shillington Graduate.

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The 10 Best Diversity in Design Books You Should Read

Shillington

It also features forewords from revolutionary graphic artist Emory Douglas and sociologist Ruha Benjamin to give the book historical and socio-political context and an afterword from Eddie Opara, partner at Pentagram. The book is a true tour de force in the past, present and future of Black design.

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The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills

Inkbot Design

The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills As a designer, expanding your knowledge is crucial for professional growth. Reading is one of the best ways to learn new techniques, theories, and approaches to elevate your craft. He examines why some products confuse users while others feel intuitively easy to operate.

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Do You Need A Degree To Be A Graphic Designer In 2021?

Shillington

The truth is, employers will not be looking at your degree in design to determine if you’re qualified for the job. . The industry thrives upon designers who can deliver a range of creative content in the arenas of advertising, book design, magazine design, information maps, typography and beyond.

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30 Best Overlays, Effects & Styles for Photoshop and Illustrator

Just Creative

Styles – Felt Craft Stitches Styles – $15. Styles – Felt Craft Stitches Styles – $15. The Artifex Forge designed the Felt Craft Stitches Styles kit to provide you with a versatile and easy-to-use set that can enhance any of your designs. Effects – Watercolor Creator – $12.

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