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10 must-read graphic design books for 2024

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock Get inspired, encounter new ideas and refresh your design skills with our curated list of 10 books every graphic designer should read this year. And there's nothing like sitting down with a good book to gain insights, ideas, and guidance from some of the profession's most respected authorities.

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Optic: Counter-Print's new book explores the world of optical effects in graphic design

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Counter-Print's new book, Optic What is it about optical illusions that captivates graphic designers so much? These optical effects are often found in beloved book designs, packaging, and branding the world over. In Counter-Print's latest book , the publisher delves headfirst into this mesmerising realm of art and design.

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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. We chatted to Standards Manual founder Hamish Smyth to find out more.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

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Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. When was the last time you read a printed magazine? And in an era dominated by digital, one might be tempted to think that print has lost its relevance. But that would be a mistake.

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Jenny Theolin shakes up creative management in daring new book

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Stockholm-based designer and educator Jenny Theolin encourages creatives to break free from routines and engage with meaningful learning experiences in her new book, Dare to Facilitate. She adds that the idea for the book came from her desire to create something that she would want to read herself. "I

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Graphic Design Print Templates for Books, Brochures, & Flyers

We And The Color

Download these pre-designed and fully customizable vector templates to create professional print products such as book covers, brochures, or flyers for a wide range of topics. Created by graphic designer and Adobe Stock contributor @yuttapholstocker , this template collection currently consists of six fully customizable designs.

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Counter-Print celebrates the world's best food and drink logos in fun new book

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Counter-Print's Jon Dowling explains the thinking behind a brilliant new book on culinary logos and some of the themes that emerge from it. While many people think making a logo is "easy", working graphic designers know it's anything but. And now the book is complete, Jon has identified a few themes running through it.

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