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New book celebrates the lost pioneers of British graphic design

Creative Boom

Modernist Graphic Design in Britain 1945-1980 sheds light on the post-war designers who shaped the nation's visual identity while battling austerity and social upheaval. Like every profession, designers need to know their own history. And here's a useful, not to mention fascinating, new book that can help you with that.

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Hotlist 2025: the best graphic design books, as voted for by designers

Creative Boom

Image courtesy of Counter-Print Want to know which graphic design books are most useful? In the world of graphic design, you never stop learning and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and techniques is crucial. But it's also essential to have a strong foundation in the core principles of design.

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Essential Tools for Graphic Designers Working Remotely

Designer Daily

Source Remote work has become increasingly popular, allowing professionals, including graphic designers, to work from the comfort of their homes or while traveling. To maintain productivity and deliver high-quality work, graphic designers need the right tools.

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Exploring Typography in Graphic Design

Designer Daily

Typography has a huge part to play when it comes to graphic design. Not only does it help with legibility, but it also helps to promote the tone and message of a graphic. Contrast is such an important factor when it comes to graphic design, and this is especially the case where typography is concerned.

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Let's Talk Trends: Designing for Maximum Impact

Speaker: Amber Asay, Creative Director and Founder of award-winning design studio Nice People

In this exclusive webinar with Amber Asay, we’ll explore graphic design trends that need to die, trends that are starting to pick up and why, trends that have come and gone, and how to apply this understanding to what you design next for maximum impact.

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10 must-read graphic design books for 2024

Creative Boom

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. Making and breaking the grid by Timothy Samara You can't be a decent graphic designer without understanding grids.

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Graphic Design Trends to Watch in 2024

Designer Daily

As we enter 2024, the graphic design landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. This year, we are witnessing a fusion of innovative trends that are not only reshaping the design world but also the way we interact with visual content.

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From Visualization to Execution: Exploring Our Strengths as Designers

Speaker: Sean Adams, ArtCenter College of Design

This statement applies not just to invention, but to graphic design. One of the greatest strengths of graphic designers is the ability to first develop a concept and then execute it to make it real.