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The Vibrant World of Japanese Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

The Vibrant World of Japanese Graphic Design Graphic design in Japan has a rich history and culture that has influenced design worldwide. From ukiyo-e woodblock prints to manga comics, Japanese graphic artists are known for their creative visual expression.

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The 11 Main Types Of Graphic Design (Fun & Different)

Shillington

Most people are fairly confident in their definition of graphic design, but they end up pigeonholing graphic designers into a very narrow scope simply because they have a limited idea of what designers actually do. Do they design graphics for digital advertising? Branding/Visual Identity.

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5 Iconic Prints Expand the Herman Miller Archival Poster Collection

Design Milk

History often repeats itself, but the implications of iconic design re-entering the zeitgeist are favorable to the human race. Designers Tomoko Miho, Barb Loveland, and John Massey all drew inspiration from the abstract and op-art movements of the sixties. The Action Office 2 Poster commemorates Massey’s monumental contribution.

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Vintage Branding: Reviving the Classics for Modern Marketing

Inkbot Design

Imagine a vintage-inspired whiskey brand that tells the tale of a rugged, turn-of-the-century distiller crafting small-batch spirits in the heart of the American West. Brace yourselves, design nerds, because we're about to unpack some timeless principles that have stood the test of time.

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A Guide to Vintage Design Styles

Tuts Plus

Retro or vintage design refers to a broad range of graphic design styles which lift influences and inspiration from different historical eras and retro style design, from mid-century modern graphic design and 50s art styles to vintage 70s graphic design. What Is Vintage Design?

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50 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2020

Shillington

Even if you’re an experienced graphic designer, that doesn’t mean you ever stop learning. Indeed, graphic design should be a process of lifelong education for everyone. From classics of the discipline to the best of new releases, these books should be on every designer’s reading list. Andreas Uebele Material.

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How to Become a Graphic Designer: A Step-by-Step Guide

Shillington

So, you want to learn how to become a graphic designer? Now, we want to teach you how to become a graphic designer and make your way into a career in design. You may be starting from scratch, fresh out of a graphic design course or you may be a few years’ deep into another career.