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Bauhaus Graphic Design: Past, Present, and Future

Inkbot Design

From 1919 to 1933, the Bauhaus united fine arts and crafts to create practical yet beautiful designs for the machine age. Bauhaus graphic designers embraced mixed-media collages, vibrant colours, and inventive typography to create posters, advertisements, magazines, and more that broke past conventions.

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50+ Best Gifts for Designers on Every Budget

Inkbot Design

Visual books full of artwork, photography, and graphic techniques often provide the most value for designers. Here are the top picks in this category: Art and Design Books From modern to contemporary works, art books give designers eye candy to admire and draw ideas from. Sale Modern Art. Bring out your inner Matisse.

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Paula Scher: A Visual Symphony of Graphic Design Mastery

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Paula Scher: A Visual Symphony of Graphic Design Mastery Paula Scher is a legendary graphic designer who has redefined visual communication and left an indelible impact on the design world. Known for her bold use of typography and imagery, Scher's designs pack a powerful visual punch and tell compelling stories.

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12 Student Designers You Should Be Following on Instagram

Graphic Design Junction

It is good to look for inspiration from titans of the industry, the ones who know their craft and rightfully have a spot in the hall of fame. In the world of art, you quickly get disillusioned in a myth of a one-person band because sometimes you have to get professionals to help you out. Annie Atkins – @annieatkins.

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January 2024 Opportunities: Open Calls, Residencies, and Grants for Artists

Colossal

-based artists and arts workers of any discipline are eligible to apply for this three-year fellowship. Applicants must subscribe to the magazine to enter. The exhibition will open in mid-January, and applicants must be supporters of Arts Southwest, which starts at $50 per year. Deadline: 11:59 ET on January 5, 2024.

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How to Become a Graphic Designer

Inkbot Design

Graphic designers design everything from billboards to web graphics, from print ads to logos. They are trained to understand the specific requirements of print and digital publications and develop strategies to communicate effectively with their audience. The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is also popular for graphic designers.

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Fab new typefaces to freshen up your design projects this Spring

Creative Boom

Across the full family, characters stand tall in a range of styles, from heavy-footed and funky platforms to slim lifts that lend it an ethereal, art nouveau vibe. Its design was inspired by book covers from the first half of the 20th century, particularly those crafted in the 1930s for the renowned publisher Albatross.