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This Experimental Publisher Is Rethinking How Design Books Get Made

Eye on Design

One of the more well-known examples is from 2015 when two graphic designers raised nearly $1 million ($941,966, to be exact, against a now-modest $158,000 goal) in just 34 days for a reissue of NASA Graphics Standard Manual , a spiral-bound guide to the government agency’s graphic identity program from 1975.

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Peters Valley School of Craft Offers Fine Craft Programming in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Colossal

Plus, Friday night instructor presentations give everyone an incredible insight into the process and inspiration of the visiting artists. Proceeds from all sales support independent working artists and Peters Valley’s educational programs. to 6 p.m., or visit PetersValleyGallery.org to shop online. At our Sally D.

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Anniversary book from Semi Permanent is a 20-year time capsule of stunning creativity

Creative Boom

Making sense of creativity Each body of work featured in the book presents a different approach to the creative process. These case studies peek into others' portfolios, unearthed archival prints, and freshly-published artworks are by no means a singular representation of creative practice in the 21st century," he explains. "We

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10+ Best Desktop Publishing Software (2023)

Just Creative

Discover the best desktop publishing software in 2023. Desktop publishing software is used to create visual communications, such as brochures, business cards, greeting cards, posters, web pages for professional or personal printing online or on-screen. Affinity Publisher Affinity Publisher. Limited PDF editing options.

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Past, Present, and Future Converge in Dustin Yellin’s 10,000-Pound Glass Sculpture at the Liberty Science Center

Colossal

At the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, Yellin’s 10,000-pound The Politics of Liberty explores historical time—past, present, and future—as part of the center’s 30th anniversary Big Art program. Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $5 per month.

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Shin Yu Pai Talks Publishing, Design, and Poetry as a Balm

Spine Magazine

For the first time in its decades of existence, the Washington State-based independent press Empty Bowl has published the work of an Asian American female author. Pai, who enjoys maintaining a level of control over the design process of her books, tends to seek out collaborators and publishers who are willing to share that control.

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Digital Publishing Essential Training

A Graphic Design Blog

As part of the Mbari Uno Workshop Series aimed at deepening design knowledge and driving innovation, Mbari Uno presents Digital Publishing Essential Training with Laolu Obende. This program will focus on bridging knowledge gap for designers aspiring to take up a career in publishing design. Would you not join this class?