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AIGA's 50 best covers of the year are a celebration of the physicality of books

Creative Boom

First established in 1923 as the Fifty Books of the Year competition, AIGA's 50 Books | 50 Covers award has been running since 1995 and seeks to recognise and showcase excellence in book design from around the world. As ever, though, there's always room for improvement.

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Anniversary book from Semi Permanent is a 20-year time capsule of stunning creativity

Creative Boom

Designed in-house, the book archives significant projects from the past as well as significant ideas that can guide us into the future. It also includes fresh contributions from filmmaker Roman Coppola, industrial designer Sabine Marcelis, architect Bjarke Ingels, artist CJ Hendry, and digital entrepreneur Mikaela Jade.

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Why 'Deborah Turbeville: Photocollage' is a must-read for photographers everywhere

Creative Boom

An author and curator specialising in photography, Nathalie is the director of Photo Elysée, Lausanne, Switzerland, one of the most important museums dedicated to photography, and a curator with FEP (Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography). And it was this very physicality and hands-on approach that most intrigued Nathalie. "I

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“I love books!”: How Japanese graphic designer Ikuya Shigezane keeps traditional techniques alive

Its Nice That

A true devotee to craftsmanship, the Tokyo-based graphic designer is drawn to both digital and analogue techniques – whether it’s an event poster, exhibition identity or book design. Read more.

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“Books remain stubbornly, thrillingly relevant”: the enduring value of book design

Design Week

” 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. Together and through that selection process, they might reveal answers to the secret of good book design Strelecki says.

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The lesser-told histories of Belgian graphic design

Creative Review

Titled Off the Grid: Histories of Belgian graphic design and published by Occasional Papers , it follows and expands on an exhibition (also titled Off the Grid) curated by editor Sara De Bondt and shown in the Design Museum Gent in 2020. Julian Key, Salon de la Moto et du Cyclomoteur poster, 1973.

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So You Want to Become a Designer?

Inkbot Design

Design is one of those fantastic fields with countless growth opportunities. Graphic design , UX design, industrial design, interior design… the list is endless! Besides, everything around you, objects, digital products or physical spaces, are designed by someone on purpose.