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DMTV Milkshake: Book Designer Michael Russem on Why “Everything Is Garbage”

Design Milk

This is, in fact, a defense of modern book design: “When we look at the books about the history of printing and typography, we’re only getting the greatest hits and that tends to give the idea that things were better back then. These are things we can see in all sorts of design, not just book design.

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New and expanded Malika Favre monograph is a minimalist marvel

Creative Boom

French illustrator and graphic designer Malika Favre has been impressing audiences for years with her minimalist work for publications such as The New Yorker, Vogue, and Vanity Fair. By working closely with Malika, Counter-Print has created a book that reflects her unique approach to illustration.

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Why Do Books are the perfect life companion for creatives

Creative Boom

Each title is small and beautifully formed, with the same design philosophy running through the entire range. That's thanks, in part, to cover designer James Victore and book designer Wilf Whitty , who've worked with the publisher from the start. The Book of Do is available to buy now from The Do Book Company here.

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8 Female Graphic Designers That’ll Rock Your Socks Off

Just Creative

Paula Scher and her portfolio Louise Fili: Elegant Romance Louise Fili has a special way with food packaging and restaurant identity graphic design the world over: the old-fashioned way. Her intricate illustrations and hand-lettered type grace brands from the most familiar, like Williams-Sonoma’s, to the most exclusive.

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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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15+ Best Design Thinking Books to Read

Inkbot Design

1 – The Design Thinking Playbook Sale Bestseller No. Buy on Amazon First off, let's talk about what design thinking is all about. Buy on Amazon The book results from extensive international research involving multinationals, governments, and non-profits.

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Illustrating with Two Souls: The Balbusso Twins Featured in Graphis Journal #377

Graphis

The post Illustrating with Two Souls: The Balbusso Twins Featured in Graphis Journal #377 appeared first on Graphis Blog. Anna and Elena Balbusso, also known as the Balbusso Twins, are an award-winning artist duo living in.