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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. ” And while there might not be one rule to good book design — Strelecki calls it a “process” between designers and clients — the jurors bring together a wealth of experience.

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World Book Day: designers reveal their favourite children’s book designs

Design Week

Hippu by Oili Tanninen published by Tate, 2014. Courtesy of Tate Publishing “My pick is Hippu by Finnish author-illustrator Oili Tanninen. I love this short little book. Despite being over 50 years old, the design still feels fresh. The Fox and The Star jacket design.

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14 fonts to fall in love with: trending typefaces that designers adore

Creative Boom

Design and Illustrations by Giovani Flores using GT Pressura It's Valentine's Day this week, a celebration of love, passion and obsession. And if there's one obsession that designers feel truly passionate about, it's typography. The company publishes retail fonts developed by the two, their staff, and outside collaborators.

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5 Best Web Design Books for Website Development

Inkbot Design

So, without further ado, let's embark on this enlightening journey and discover the most insightful web design books that will unleash your creativity and help you master the art of web development. As a highly influential publication, this book strongly emphasises the pivotal aspect of user experience (UX).

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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. The Design of Everyday Things remains a must-read for new designers.

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The 10 Best Diversity in Design Books You Should Read

Shillington

Extra Bold: A Feminist, Inclusive, Anti-Racist, Nonbinary Field Guide for Graphic Designers Extra Bold is exactly what it says on the cover—a field guide for everyone. Written and put together by seven designers: Ellen Lupton, Farah Kafei, Jennifer Tobias (who also illustrated the book!), Valentina Vergara, Josh A.

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Optic: Counter-Print's new book explores the world of optical effects in graphic design

Creative Boom

These optical effects are often found in beloved book designs, packaging, and branding the world over. In Counter-Print's latest book , the publisher delves headfirst into this mesmerising realm of art and design. I think Op Art, in this context, works really well to deliver the brand message."