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Genderless design is a myth

UX Collective

Art directions that are bold, blocky, emotionally restrained, and conservative in color are associated with masculinity. Within the construct of the gender binary, femininity in design is the opposite. Expressive typography, delicate forms, and toned color schemes are typically perceived as feminine.

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“Animal Farm” & the Evolution of the Dust Jacket

Thinking Design

The following are but a few of the design solutions that have graced the cover of the book over the past seventy plus years. They represent the changing relationship of the book jacket to the book, and the changing approach to book design and by extension book marketing over time. 1955 Penguin Books.

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“Animal Farm” & the Evolution of the Dust Jacket

Thinking Design

The following are but a few of the design solutions that have graced the cover of the book over the past seventy plus years. They represent the changing relationship of the book jacket to the book, and the changing approach to book design and by extension book marketing over time. The type is simple.

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20+ Cool Restaurant (Food) Menu Templates (Best Modern Designs for 2021)

Envato Tuts+

As you use restaurant menu design templates, it's essential to match the style to your restaurant's style. Use your color scheme and a creative menu template that projects your restaurant's vibe. Check out these awesome collections for more inspiration: Menu Design. Graphic Design. Book Design.

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A Modern Bookstand + Books Our Editors Would Display on It

Design Milk

The Atlas Bookstand can be assembled in two different ways – Ordinary and Levitate – with the Levitate setup giving your book the appearance of floating above the stand. Curious as to what books Design Milk Editors would put on full display on an Atlas Bookstand ? Buy it >>> The Touch: Spaces Designed for the Senses.

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Design for Print vs Web: Key Differences and Considerations

Inkbot Design

Typography for Web Design Crafting Flexible, Functional Type for Screens Web typography centres around clarity, flexibility, and performance: Typefaces – Web fonts allow great variety, but load times are a factor. to improve engagement during long periods of focused reading.

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Chapman & Wilder Create Cross-Continental Design Studio

Spine Magazine

Here’s why Chapman & Wilder should make you excited about the future of book cover design: A Friendship for the Books Chapman and Wilder began their friendship the way most busy nerds must: on the internet. For years, I've followed Eric's dedication to Spine Magazine and his passion for book covers.