Creative Boom

JANUARY 10, 2024

A new book celebrates the architecture of Hong Kong public housing in the 1950s-1980s. During the 1950s-1980s, when the colony was under British rule, public housing embraced the modernist architectural approach, and Hong Kong initiated mass housing projects that dramatically redefined urban living. Weird, isn't it?

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Just Creative

APRIL 20, 2023

If you want to learn new skills and techniques, choosing the best book to learn drawing is crucial. These best books not only help you in learning the skills and techniques you need but also offer inspiration for your own drawing practice. Before buying a drawing book for yourself, you must ensure why are you buying it.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Who doesn't love an art book fair? Case in point: StudioSpass , a design duo from Rotterdam, was recently asked to create an installation for an art book fair in Shenzhen, China. For the installation, Jaron Korvinus and Daan Mens of StudioSpass decided to build it out of books themselves: 264 books, to be exact.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 9, 2023

15+ Best Design Thinking Books to Read Design thinking is more than just a buzzword in today's fast-paced world. And what better way to explore this fascinating subject than by diving into some of the best design thinking books out there? It's like they're sucking your life out with each page you turn. Let's dive in!

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Top 10 Best Books On Branding Design & Identity. Today, I will help you pick the best books on Branding design and identity. These books can be a great starting point if you're getting into this topic or an excellent refresher for experienced designers. Top 10 Best Books On Branding. 1 – Building a StoryBrand.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 28, 2023

5 Best Web Design Books for Website Development Are you an aspiring web designer looking to enhance your skills and create stunning, user-friendly websites? Books have always been a valuable resource for learning and gaining in-depth knowledge about any subject; web design is no exception.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Brazilian photographer's second book is a love poem to the Basque Country that's all about "observing closer". In 2018, Roberto published his first book, Inside Japan , which presented a different perspective on the Asian nation's cities. You can make yourself by looking at the photographs.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 4, 2024

So, it can help to plan and block-book time away to force yourself into action. Dress warmly in layers and book a guided tour to explore Harbin's ice sculptures and local cuisine. Book accommodations early in Park City and explore the beautiful ski resorts nearby. Sounds reasonable, right? So why not act now?

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

They are loved by the editors of the world's biggest publications, from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to The Guardian and Le Monde, and have graced the cover of multiple Elena Ferrante novels. I'm known for photography, but I love all kinds of art," says Rankin. It runs from 25 February until 8 April 2022.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Best Graphic Design Books to Buy. I recently updated one of the more popular posts on the blog entitled the best books for Logo Designers and thought a corresponding page of the best Graphic Design books could be helpful. I'm excited to present this series because I've always loved looking at historical design.

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Creative Boom

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We present a selection of the best titles on sale today. For graphic designers especially, print magazines offer a source of inspiration that's tangible and immersive and presents content in a completely different visual way to digital. Spread from the latest Type 01 magazine. When was the last time you read a printed magazine?

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 9, 2024

The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills As a designer, expanding your knowledge is crucial for professional growth. With so many design books out there, it can take time to identify the true gems worth investing your time into reading. These books strongly introduce the key principles and practices all designers should know.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 8, 2023

Top 10 Best Logo Design Books for Designers Logos are the cornerstone of a brand's visual identity , distilling a company's essence into a symbolic mark that evokes recognition and trust at a glance. Other books delve deeply into theory, revealing the psychology and aesthetics that separate great logos from the mediocre.

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Creative Boom

AUGUST 3, 2023

Illustrator Paul Kidby is behind a new Royal Mail stamp collection that celebrates Terry Pratchett's fantasy Discworld series, and the 40th anniverary of its first book, The Colour of Magic. He began working with Terry Pratchet in 1993 and has designed the Discworld book jackets since 2002. The stamps go on general sale on 10 August.

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Creative Boom

JANUARY 3, 2024

Photography by Kate Shanasy Photography by Kate Shanasy The exhibition is accompanied by a new NGV Kids book, Who Lives in the Sea? His practice encompasses painting, illustration, photography, video, costume, installations, books, posters, and clothing.

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Creative Boom

JULY 6, 2023

Presented by The Association of Illustrators in partnership with the Directory of Illustration (USA), the World Illustration Awards are an annual celebration of the best talent in the field of illustration. We hope this year's selection inspires commissioners, illustrators, and the public.

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Eye on Design

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Run by Richard Embray and Elinor Jansz, Four Corners Books is a London-based publishing house that seeks to bring art history to life. We did one book together, because Elena knew someone who was working on a book that really fit with our interests. Our books are always historical projects. Initially it was very sporadic.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 16, 2023

The 6 Best Books on Branding & Identity Design Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of branding and identity design? Picture this: a collection of the best books on branding and identity design handpicked just for you. And that's precisely where these six books come into play. ” Great question!

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Eye on Design

JUNE 8, 2021

We think Chicago based bookstore Inga offers some of the most interesting graphic design titles out there, and we’re always excited to see what new independent and self-published books they have in stock. Malia [ Haines-Stewart] , Alan [ Medina], and I met at a book fair in 2017, which I guess was some kind of foreshadowing.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 24, 2023

5 Best UX Books to Elevate Your Design Skills Hey there, fellow UX enthusiasts and aspiring design wizards! We've meticulously curated a list of the five best UX books guaranteed to propel your design skills to new dimensions. These books are not just a random selection; they're backed by data and proven to make a real difference.

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Creative Boom

APRIL 15, 2024

Chicago-based studio Span has designed a retrospective book of Chicago's Lowrider community titled Slow & Low, featuring custom lettering and photographic compositions that "evoke a film-like cadence". It had to represent the faith, family, and friendships foundational to lowrider culture.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 15, 2023

The 5 Best Product Management Books to Read Hey there, fellow product managers and aspiring product management enthusiasts! Look no further because today, we're diving into the world of product management books guaranteed to empower you on your journey. But why books, you may ask?

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Eye on Design

DECEMBER 27, 2021

I treasured these books because they opened a world up to me, providing a path into the profession I’d eventually enter. Almost 20 years later, working in a city alongside other designers, my love for design books has not waned. It may have even increased, as books continue to open up new insights into both this field and my own work.

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Creative Boom

JULY 10, 2023

So it's vital to ensure your designs are presented in the best possible light, not only on your site but also across the web. Whether you are looking for realistic device mockups, elegant branding presentations, or eye-catching packaging displays, these platforms offer a wide range of options to help you shine. Mockup Maison 3.

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Colossal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Below, you’ll find our staff’s favorite art books published this year, from artist monographs, surveys, and historical reflections to prove that art really does make the world a better place. The book also coincides with the artists’s first major museum survey, which is currently on tour across the U.S.,

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 23, 2023

Top 10 Motivational Books to Ignite Your Creative Fire Life's journey is filled with twists and turns, challenges and triumphs. For creative professionals and dreamers alike, motivational books can be invaluable roadmaps that push us outside our comfort zones toward achieving our highest ambitions.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 26, 2023

Top 10 Must-Read Books on Graphic Design Are you ready to take your graphic design game to a new level? This is a collection of the top 10 must-read books on graphic design carefully curated to inspire, educate, and ignite your creativity like never before. 10 Best Books on Graphic Design 1.

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Eye on Design

AUGUST 23, 2021

It’s a singular book wrapped in a familiar package: neon color palette , sans serif title, ambiguous silhouetted faces. The bright, nebulous style has become so pervasive that folks outside the design community have commented on its prevalence, and writers in myriad publications have reported on various iterations of it.

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Design Milk

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Nearly all of these books are in my own collection – on the bookshelf or on the coffee table – so they’re legitimate recommendations that I’d pick up for any of my family or friends. If you’re a hardcore design lover, this book belongs in your library. 1000 Design Classics. 1000 Design Classics. Great Women Painters.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

© Jun Zhou Haiti-based illustrator, motion media designer and children's book artist Jun Zhou channels her love of maths and logic into creating maze-inspired work that helps develop children's problem-solving skills. This led Jun to design her own comic books and draw animation frames, but she wasn't purely interested in the arts.

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Creative Boom

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

My films are not about presenting facts and information, but trying to present the subjects in a uniquely-cinematic manner," says Morgen. "I I aim to create what you can't get from a book." His art is the best form of expression and the only way to present his journey. © Moonage Daydream – Brett Morgen.

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Creative Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength is a new book celebrating contemporary figures in the spotlight along with everyday heroes such as NHS workers. “It didn’t even occur to me that I was capable of illustrating a whole book!” “I want this book to be for you what the old-school Channel U was for me.”

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Colossal

APRIL 26, 2023

In 1776, he issued Marmor Soorten , or The Book of Marble , a striking catalog of scientific illustrations and annotations featuring 570 types of the prized stone. The Book of Marble will be available in the U.S. The article An Exquisite Enlightenment-Era Book Catalogs 570 Types of Marble in Vivid Color appeared first on Colossal.

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Eye on Design

JUNE 21, 2021

A book cover has a challenging job. Though a book is certainly more than its cover, the best covers can draw readers in with images and text alone. They can pique interest, hint at what’s to come, and communicate, at a glance, whether a book is worth picking up. Jon Key and Wael Morcos, MorcosKey | Black Futures.

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Azure Magazine

MARCH 5, 2021

For Azure ’s editorial team , being passionate about design means being equally passionate (if not more so) about books on the subject. Though in the works long before the pandemic, this season, in particular, has seen a number of publications that explore the urgent ideas and issues central to the field and its future.

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Spine Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Today (11th November 2022) is the anniversary of Kurt Vonnegut’s 100th birthday, and tonight, a collection of Plymouth artists will present ‘ Kurt Vonnegut, Centenary Celebration ’, an exhibition featuring poetry, art, music and film inspired by the novels of this legendary author. View fullsize. View fullsize. View fullsize.

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Creative Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The title of the series is drawn from the name of a house in suburbia, proudly presented on an ornate sign staked in the lawn towards the beginning of the first volume. It wraps up Steidl’s publication of Eggleston’s colour photography, which began with the release of Chromes ten years ago.

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