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50 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2020

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The book includes extensive discussion of its origins in heraldry, monograms, owner’s marks and certificates of origins, and also contains a comprehensive taxonomy of trademarks and an alphabetical index of trademark themes. Buy the book. Designing Brand Identity by Alina Wheeler. And here’s the book to explain it.

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25 Exciting Female Creatives to Follow This International Women’s Day

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One of Shillington’s Teachers for our Online course , Maaya Lad is a creative designer whose inspiration stems from her Indian heritage—something apparent in her work, too. We’re big fans of Faride Mereb, the award-winning book designer, researcher and editor with over ten years of experience in design.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

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From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence. Buy the book. And here’s the book to explain it. Analog Algorithm.