Graphic Design Books

The book "Duotone: Limited Color Schemes in Graphic Design," written by Design 360°, provides an in-depth analysis of the duotone printing process and how it has influenced graphic design. The book explores the imaginative use of duotones to create striking and colorful designs, highlighting their ability to create striking patterns and evoke a range of emotions. The limited use of duotone color is poised to become the next big trend in graphic design. It illustrates the versatility and benefits of duotone, including how it can support minimalist designs and improve readability, in a range of applications from digital screen design to packaging and branding. As a publication of the prestigious Design 360°, it is an invaluable book for designers who want to keep up with the latest developments and trends in the world of design.

The development of graphic design from the late 19th to the mid-20th century is thoroughly examined in Jens Müller's book "The History of Graphic Design. Vol. 1. 1890-1959," edited by Julius Wiedemann. This unique book traces the evolution of design from poster art to a wide range of uses in packaging, corporate identification, advertising, and editorial design. With more than 2,500 designs and in-depth biographies of 61 pioneering designers, the book vividly illustrates the relationship between graphic design and socio-cultural change. Published by Taschen, a renowned publisher of art books, this book is an invaluable resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts who want to learn about the historical significance of graphic design.

"The History of Graphic Design, Vol. 2: 1960-2019" explores the complex interplay between the cultural pulse of society and graphic design. Written by Jens Müller and Julius Wiedemann, this carefully selected book traces the history of the field through changes in society and technology. Featuring more than 3,500 notable designs and 78 groundbreaking projects, the book provides a compelling look at the evolution of design. Organized chronologically, it shows how aesthetics and technological advances have interacted over the course of six decades. Notable individuals such as Paula Scher and Massimo Vignelli are highlighted, making connections between personal genius and larger design revolutions. With its incisive analysis and impeccable printing, this Taschen book raises the bar for design literature.

How to use graphic design to sell things?. The first monograph, design manual, and manifesto by Michael Bierut, one of the world’s most renowned graphic designers-a career retrospective that showcases more than thirty-five of his most noteworthy projects for clients as the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Yale School of Architecture, the New York Times, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the New York Jets, and reflects eclectic enthusiasm and accessibility that has been the hallmark of his career.

Modernist aesthetics in architecture, art, and product design are familiar to many. In soaring glass structures or minimalist canvases, we recognize a time of vast technological advance that affirmed the power of human beings to reshape their environment and to break, radically, from the conventions or constraints of the past. Less well-known, but no less fascinating, is the distillation of modernism in graphic design.

Esquire. Ford Motors. Burton Snowboards. The Obama Administration. While all of these brands are vastly different, they share at least one thing in com­mon: a teeny, little bit of Aaron James Draplin. Draplin is one of the new schools of influential graphic designers who combine the power of design, social media, entrepreneurship, and DIY aesthetic to create a successful business and way of life.

Graphic Design School provides a comprehensive introduction to visual design for modern media. From the fundamentals of design to advanced techniques and problem-solving, this book is packed with practical advice and tutorials for a broad range of applications in any media.

This book serves as an introduction to the key elements of good design. Broken into sections covering the fundamental elements of design, key works by acclaimed designers serve to illustrate technical points and encourage readers to try out new ideas.