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New book from Counter-Print explores the power of icons in modern design

Creative Boom

A new book explores their evolution and impact in our increasingly visual digital world. A new book from independent British publisher Counter-Print delves into this fascinating realm, showcasing how these tiny symbols shape communication in the digital age. We're always trying to come up with new themes for books," says Jon.

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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. Generative artist Matt DesLauriers weaves together art, programming and technology to build playful, creative projects for public installations, print media, and the web.

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10 essential books to help creatives master work-life balance

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These books can explain how to approach everything differently and achieve all your goals while still having time to rest and relax. Here, we've compiled a list of books with actionable strategies for balancing work with life, building healthier routines, and staying focused on what really matters. So what's the answer?

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Anniversary book from Semi Permanent is a 20-year time capsule of stunning creativity

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This new book reflects on two decades of creativity, but it's also about looking forward to the future, as the Sydney-based platform explains. The release of its new anniversary book, Semi Permanent 20 years Forward & Back puts the record straight, in beautiful fashion. And Semi Permanent, too, is firmly facing forwards.

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Maiyashu's new picture book explores how people relate to their hometowns in a breathtaking way

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New York-based artist Maiyashu delves into the relationships between people and their hometowns in I Will Always Be Here , a stunning new picture book that balances fantasy, whimsy, and mature reflection. For Maiyashu, this picture book is particularly relatable. Later, I moved to New York and studied at SVA’s MFA Illustration program.

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Koto launches accessible learning hub for emerging talent

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Through accessible e-books and practical advice, Seasoned aims to demystify branding and provide actionable insights for aspiring creatives. At its core, it's a collection of engaging e-books with essential tools for mastering brand creation.

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

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After trying several programs, he discovered iClone and Character Creator. 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.

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