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The Vibrant World of Japanese Graphic Design

Inkbot Design

Letterpress Printing Revival Despite digital design dominance, letterpress printing is witnessing a revival in Japan. It emerged in Japan in the 1600s but dwindled with offset lithographic printing in the 1900s. Packaging Design Innovation Graphics on product packaging captivate consumers across store shelves.

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59 Essential Books Every Graphic Designer Should Read in 2022

Shillington

In doing so, it builds on systems of functional typography and graphic design that have been in development since the 1920s and brings them up-to-date to solve the challenges of today’s designer. Print Matters: The Cutting Edge of Print. Buy the book. Women Design by Libby Sellers. Buy the book. Palette Mini Series 01-03.