Creative Boom

JUNE 8, 2023

Go on a mini adventure, with this fun and beautifully illustrated book from London design agency Scout Editions. We've long been admirers of online bookshop and publisher Counterprint at Creative Boom. And it's a super-cute illustrated book that delves into the back stories of the everyday objects and phenomena that surround us.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

With the rise of digital tools both for making art and sending it around the world in an instant, in one sense, it's now easier than ever to make money as a freelance illustrator. With its rich tapestry of art galleries, publishing houses and media outlets, New York City is a veritable hub for illustration agents.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

The 26 Best Books for Creative Business Owners Hey there, fellow creative entrepreneurs! If you're anything like me, you have a burning passion for your craft and a desire to turn it into a thriving business. That's why I've curated a list of the best books for creative business owners like you and me. Buy on Amazon 2.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 28, 2023

5 Best Web Design Books for Website Development Are you an aspiring web designer looking to enhance your skills and create stunning, user-friendly websites? Books have always been a valuable resource for learning and gaining in-depth knowledge about any subject; web design is no exception. Sale Bestseller No.

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Creative Boom

MARCH 25, 2024

If you're a parent, you'll probably still be recovering from World Book Day and all the shenanigans around getting your kid a costume for school. But you don't get to sell millions of books and make people around the world fall in love with your characters by accident. But celebrating the practice of reading isn't just for youngsters.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 3, 2023

Atlanta-based illustrator and picture book maker Ghazal Qadri turns everyday occurrences into laugh-out-loud moments in her series of daily comics. But her cultural heritage is rooted in people making art under difficult conditions. She explains: "Art is a healing process for them. It is a sort of an outlet."

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HONGKIAT

JUNE 1, 2023

In the digital age, children are increasingly engaging with iPads, transforming the way they read and interact with books. Indeed, there are a select few children’s books on iPad that are beautifully illustrated , enabling children to immerse themselves in the magic of storytelling. When we were young, they stirred.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

Top 10 Best Logo Design Books for Designers Logos are the cornerstone of a brand's visual identity , distilling a company's essence into a symbolic mark that evokes recognition and trust at a glance. Other books delve deeply into theory, revealing the psychology and aesthetics that separate great logos from the mediocre.

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Creative Boom

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Asser Levy Bathhouse, from the series ‘Bathhouse’, New York, 1975 © Deborah Turbeville Author and curator Nathalie Herschdorfer discusses her new book on Deborah Turbeville and why this trailblazing fashion photographer should no longer remain in the shadows. She didn't try to copy what others did to be successful.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As we near the end of 2022, we’re taking a look back at the year, starting with the books we found most compelling, impressive, and inspirational. The book contains hundreds of images across decades, including works from Western icons like Robert Frank, Diane Arbus, Man Ray, and Ansel Adams and African studio photographers like Sanle?

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. So, reading one is a great way to see design from a different perspective and get renewed enthusiasm for your craft. Spread from the latest Type 01 magazine. It’s academic yet accessible.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Accompanying each pair is an exclusive art book written and illustrated by Jeffers. It's a project that uses craftsmanship and art to make us consider our relationship with the planet and each other. Past partners include BDDW, craft furniture and design, and Toogood, installations and interiors. Photography by Ben Pogue.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 9, 2024

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. These books strongly introduce the key principles and practices all designers should know.

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Colossal

AUGUST 9, 2023

Diallo recently released a new book titled Divine, published by Hat and Beard Press , and if you’re in London, you can see her work at Somerset House through September 24 as part of the group exhibition Black Venus. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 31, 2022

Growing up around many illustrated books was hugely inspirational too; it always felt like there was a magic to the craft," she tells Creative Boom. "I On top of these books, Goldie is influenced by the work of Tatsuro Kiuchi, whose lauded body of work impressed her with its sense of texture and quiet environment. © Goldie Cai.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 16, 2023

The 6 Best Books on Branding & Identity Design Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of branding and identity design? Picture this: a collection of the best books on branding and identity design handpicked just for you. And that's precisely where these six books come into play. ” Great question!

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Creative Boom

MARCH 22, 2022

It's the art of telling stories that drives Luke Brookes , an award-winning illustrator based in Staffordshire whose vivid, graphic brushstrokes bring atmosphere and energy to everything he creates. My first published children's picture book, Secrets and Spies, is another project that stands out. Luke Brookes.

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Creative Boom

MAY 3, 2022

Crafted by A Practice for Everyday Life , the London studio founded by Kirsty Carter and Emma Thomas in 2003, it's inspired by Surrealism and represented by eyes, which can be seen dotted around the Venetian city. Biennale Arte 2022: The Milk of Dreams. Catalogue published by La Biennale di Venezia. Image: © Thomas Adank.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

Top 10 Motivational Books to Ignite Your Creative Fire Life's journey is filled with twists and turns, challenges and triumphs. For creative professionals and dreamers alike, motivational books can be invaluable roadmaps that push us outside our comfort zones toward achieving our highest ambitions.

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Colossal

JULY 3, 2023

” All images © Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís, shared with permission Whether interacting with architecture or crafting their own sets, photography duo Daniel Rueda and Anna Devís ( previously ) find endless inspiration in the built environment. You can also find the book in Counterprint’s shop. “Window Shopping.”

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Inkbot Design

JULY 26, 2023

Top 10 Must-Read Books on Graphic Design Are you ready to take your graphic design game to a new level? This is a collection of the top 10 must-read books on graphic design carefully curated to inspire, educate, and ignite your creativity like never before. Let's dive in and discover the art of visual storytelling together.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 24, 2023

5 Best UX Books to Elevate Your Design Skills Hey there, fellow UX enthusiasts and aspiring design wizards! We've meticulously curated a list of the five best UX books guaranteed to propel your design skills to new dimensions. These books are not just a random selection; they're backed by data and proven to make a real difference.

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Noupe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

That’s where the graphic design books come into play. There are so many great books written by experienced designers, and we’ll try to go through a few of them in this article. Without further ado, here are the graphic design books you should read if you are looking for a career in graphic design. Graphic Design Books.

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Logo Design Love

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

He designed around 8,000 book and magazine covers for many publishing houses, as well as periodicals, brochures, packaging, labels, and around 500 logos. He crafted some of the fonts used in his books, and was the designer of many political election posters. This would be the first book of its kind for his country.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

How AR Book Covers Create Interactive Dimensions Imagine a world where book covers come to life, the boundary between the pages and the digital domain blurs, and readers are invited to experience an immersive literary journey like never before. This is the promise of AR that heralds a new chapter in the age-old art of storytelling.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When he's not working on professional commissions, he mashes his favourite pop culture inspirations with his fan art. Speaking about what originally attracted him to the style of retro comic books, Van asks the valid question: "Is there anything more fun than aliens, flying saucers, superheroes, space rangers and spaceships? "In

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Logo Design Love

APRIL 17, 2023

Clarence P Hornung ( 1899–1997 ) was an American printer, publisher, typographer, and designer of logos and trademarks. He designed for book publishers such as Encyclopedia Britannica, Vanguard Press, and the Book League of America. More details on Designers & Books , by Randall Ross of Modernism 101.

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UX Collective

JUNE 25, 2022

Reflections on the craft of code, Interaction Design and teaching Prototyping to a new generation of designers. Let’s take a step back; visual designers’ craft is about exploring 2D space, and industrial design is about crafting in the physical tridimensional world. Craft produces Demos “We made demos.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 15, 2023

The 5 Best Product Management Books to Read Hey there, fellow product managers and aspiring product management enthusiasts! Look no further because today, we're diving into the world of product management books guaranteed to empower you on your journey. But why books, you may ask?

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

One remarkable gift suggestion is the book “You Are an Artist” by Sarah Urist Green. This book presents 50 assignments to help spark creativity and push artistic boundaries. With each assignment, the book provides: Guidance and inspiration. Anyone seeking to unleash their creativity. −$40.00 $89.00

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The 5 Best Books on Marketing: Your Roadmap to Success Whether launching a new business or looking to take your existing company to the next level, having a solid marketing strategy is essential for success. But with so many marketing books, blogs, and gurus, how do you know where to start and who to listen to? Bestseller No.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 20, 2023

Custom Website Design: Crafting a Digital Identity That Wows Hey there, fellow web enthusiasts! Today, we're taking a closer look at the art of crafting custom websites that leave a lasting impression on visitors. Let's craft a digital identity that wows together! The Power of Custom Website Design 1.1

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Colossal

MAY 3, 2024

Since publishing his first book Typographic Knitting , Schlömer has leaned into teaching and will lead workshops in May for Zurich’s Craft Week and another in July with the Berlin Letters Festival. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Design Week

JANUARY 29, 2020

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has been judging books by their covers for over 100 years. The annual competition was originally known as Fifty Books of the Year, and jurors focused on the “construction of the book and the printed page”, its current organiser Heather Strelecki tells Design Week.

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Eye on Design

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Run by Richard Embray and Elinor Jansz, Four Corners Books is a London-based publishing house that seeks to bring art history to life. We both studied Art History at university and met there, but Four Corners started quite a few years later. Our books are always historical projects. Initially it was very sporadic.

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Brown Paper Bag

MARCH 14, 2024

A long time ago, I was on “book leave” from Brown Paper Bag… and sort of never returned. Well, I’m happy to announce that the text and fiber-arts-focused projects I was working on are now a book available for pre-order ! Threads of Treasure is divided into three realms and examines textile art in three ways. They are: 1.

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Colossal

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Before we (eagerly) say goodbye to 2021, we’re taking a look back at the year, starting with the books we covered on Colossal. Throughout the past 12 months, we published dozens of articles centered on new artist monographs and tomes surveying broader topics that range from art and design to science and history.

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