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New book celebrates the lost pioneers of British graphic design

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And here's a useful, not to mention fascinating, new book that can help you with that. Consequently, the book explores how the period's political tensions influenced creative output. This was, in turn, superseded by the introduction of digital media." Like every profession, designers need to know their own history.

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Expressive Type Today: How typography captivates in a world of visual overload

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In an era when attention spans are dwindling and visual overload has become the norm, Counter-Print's new book celebrates the transformative power of expressive typography. For Jon Dowling, one of the book's creators, it was born out of the overwhelming response to a previous project celebrating large-scale typographic works. "A

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Is social media for self-promotion over? Creatives reveal their honest thoughts

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In 2022, social media increasingly sucks for sharing content and finding work. Have you noticed how different social media feels at the moment? I've given up on Instagram," complains freelance book cover designer Alex Kirby. "I Does this mean you're thinking of leaving social media altogether? No, you're not imagining it.

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Creatives are saying social media is over… so what next?

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Image licensed via Adobe Stock In the week that Meta launches Threads , we ask: can new platforms bring social media back to life? Right now, many of you are saying that's how social media feels. But will these platforms breathe new life into social media? I feel jaded by social media," he says. "On We're not convinced.

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'Visually driven' photography book explores Japan's historical connection with dogs

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In a new book by Manami Okazaki, the bond between the two is explored via quirky imagery and 'visually driven' design. Released by independent publisher Prestel, Japan's Best Friend is a fun and stunning photography book that takes readers on a tour of what makes dogs so important to Japan. I am not producing novels or manuals. "So

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Honest, raw, dark as you like – meet new UK illustrator Ben Duchesne

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Inspired by comic books, horror and Victorian etching, Ben Duchene's intensively hand-rendered imagery reveals his passion for myth, magic and macabre visual storytelling. While studying for his degree, Ben was inspired by Victorian etching, so pen and ink became his media of choice.

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

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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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