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Art Made of Code: monopo london on the design of Matt DesLauriers' debut book

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NFTs may be on the wane, but mashing up the digital and physical still holds a lot of promise, as this innovative book project demonstrates. Who says writing code can't be creative? And in 2023, he launched his first book featuring his generative art collection, Meridian. Copies of the book are sold out online.

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New book highlights how much graphic designers can learn from the small ads of yesteryear

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Hamish Smyth discusses the making of the book Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns and why it's a must-read for designers in 2023. Now, they're returning to their publishing roots with their latest book, Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns. There are no URLs, QR codes, or even colours.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

And so, whether you're relaxing on a beach, sitting in the garden, or killing time on planes, trains and automobiles, there's nothing better than burying yourself in a good book. And this unique, wide-ranging book celebrates the latter in all their glory. This book aims to right the balance and tells a compelling tale.

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Bulletproof founder Gush Mundae on the five books that have inspired his creative journey

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Continuing our insightful series on the five books that inspire different creatives worldwide, we're now getting to see Gush Mundae's top picks. The founder of branding and design agency Bulletproof , these books reveal a little of what Gush has been through to build a business from nothing. Gush Mundae. Gush, it's over to you.

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Kieron Lewis updates The Brownies' Book to inspire a new generation of black children

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Du Bois' 1920s magazine for black children titled The New Brownies' Book. Named The Brownies' Book, the publication was filled with empowering stories of black role models and inspirational art, stories, letters and activities. "A The New Brownies' Book revives its mission to inspire today's young readers."

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How Reallusion's 3D tools helped resurrect forgotten figures from history

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Jose's creations played a pivotal role in the book The Spanish Legacy; We the Spanish People , which was created by The Legacy association in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and presented at the National Library of Spain in September 2023. Several of the videos are included in the book, viewable via QR codes.

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The 25 creative studios inspiring us the most in 2025

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Studio Dumbar/DEPT® Based in Rotterdam, Studio Dumbar/DEPT® is widely recognised for its influential work in visual branding and identity, often incorporating creative coding and sound, for clients such as the Dutch Railways, Instagram, and the Van Gogh Museum. Read more about the project here.