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The Vibrant World of Japanese Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

They balanced clean, grid-based layouts from the International Typographic Style with handmade brush strokes, fabrics, origami textures, and calligraphy. Printing Technology Advances Print production technologies, enabling graphic design and art innovations, transformed Japan's history.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

Grid Systems in Graphic Design by Josef Müller-Brockmann. Originally published in 1999 and now in its 9th edition, this book is a classic guide to graphic design and layout technique, and a must-read for any modern-day student or working designer. Print Matters: The Cutting Edge of Print. Buy the book.