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Koto brings editorial finesse to Index Ventures’ new publishing brand

Creative Boom

As for the colour palette and graphics, Index Press needed a method of navigation. "Establishing Index Press as a distinct entity provided a focused platform for this initiative, preventing overcrowding of Index's primary venture communications", says Howard.

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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

Image courtesy of publisher Sit back, relax and reacquaint yourselves with the joys of devouring a beautifully designed print magazine. 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.

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New book highlights how much graphic designers can learn from the small ads of yesteryear

Creative Boom

If you haven't heard of Standards Manual , the Brooklyn-based, independent publishing imprint founded by designers Jesse Reed and Hamish Smyth in 2014, it's about time you did. Now, they're returning to their publishing roots with their latest book, Classified: Local Ads from America's Small Towns.

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15+ Best Graphic Design Books in 2023

Just Creative

Our daily routines have long included graphic design. In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of the best books for graphic designers in 2023. Many of these don’t make it to other best graphic design book compilations, but we deem they’re still worthy of your attention.

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Jean Jullien's bold, graphic underwater world will awaken your inner child

Creative Boom

In 2016, he launched Nounou with Jae Huh, a Korea-based label producing various items, including clothing, graphic objects, rugs and dolls. He has created popular illustrations for The New Yorker, The New York Times and The Guardian and recently published his first self-titled monograph with global art book publisher Phaidon.

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16 frequently asked questions answered to help you become a graphic designer

Creative Boom

Image courtesy of Shillington Graphic design is a mysterious profession to many, but it's easily explained. We team up with Shillington to provide a jargon-free FAQ covering all aspects of graphic design. To many people, the job title 'graphic designer' is mysterious. What does a graphic designer do?

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Special edition of LogoArchive zine solidifies Ukrainian identity through publishing

Creative Boom

And as well as recording the country's amazing logos, it also acts as a way to solidify Ukrainian identity through publishing. Representing the first issue of a series of international-themed zines, LogoArchive Ukraine is a document and showcase of graphic design from the Eastern European country.