In the world of publishing and advertising, the role of a graphic designer is often overlooked. Yet, graphic design plays a crucial role in creating... visual identity that will be remembered by consumers.
Now, If you aspire to be a quality graphic designer, or simply want to update your knowledge, Written has 6 graphic design books that can be used as a guide in creating more meaningful design works and memorable.
Thoughts on Design
One of the leading authors of classic books on graphic design is Paul Rand. Of the dozens of books he has published, one is a must-read. Thoughts on Design. This book feels more personal, as it chronicles his experiences as a designer and the design philosophy he employs. It focuses specifically on the intersection and integration of form and function in each design. The narrative style and choice of diction are easy to digest, making it a suitable read for aspiring designers. A little trivia, Steve Jobs once said that Paul Rand was the designer he idolized most. you know.
The Art of Looking Sideways
The creative process of selecting ideas can sometimes seem confusing. They can emerge after careful thought, or they can come spontaneously, which is commonly called... the light bulb moment. Book The Art of Looking Sideways Alan Fletcher's work discusses the unique processes of idea generation, which typically involve a combination of verbal and visual elements. Fletcher argues that the human mind is a jumbled repository of information, including facts, images, memories, knowledge, anecdotes, and, more often, the useless things we absorb from everyday life.
Interaction of Color
A classic design book on color guidelines and their interactions. Published in 1963, this book is clearly very... colorful—In fact, the captivating splash of color on each page is reason enough to collect it. Interactions of Color. Josef Albers, the artist nicknamed master colorist, explaining each composition and color combination which, when combined appropriately, can convey various meanings and "personalities".
Shigeo Fukuda Masterworks
If you are looking for a book about graphic design that has more pictures and design illustrations, then one of the right choices is Masterworks from Shigeo Fukuda. This veteran Japanese designer offers a variety of introspections on his various graphic design works which are characterized by combining representative styles (or straightforward) and abstract.
Work for Money, Design for Love
Does working as a graphic designer not satisfy your creative soul? Sometimes we have to compromise and be modest because, at the end of the day, we need money to live. That's the theme of David Airey's book, Work for Money, Design for Love. The book raises the theme of a combination of graphic design and self-help book This is a guide for aspiring graphic designers. Much of the content is inspired by the hundreds of thousands of questions young graphic designers have asked Airey through his three blogs. Logo Design Love, Identity Designed, and DavidAirey.com. If you have any questions about career choices as a graphic designer (about finding clients? How much? fee the normal one? How to refuse request magical client?), the answer is in this book.
Two-Dimensional Man
Another book about graphic design that is more of a memory About the author. Paul Sahre is one of the most respected graphic designers in the industry. In the book Two-Dimensional Man, he tells a story about his childhood which he calls “suburban Addams Family'”. And how the death of his brother, who worked as an elephant trainer, greatly affected his life. Beyond all the anecdotes and ups and downs of his life, Sahre still discusses the works he creates—and the various design failures he experiences. If you're curious about what goes through the mind of a seasoned graphic designer like Paul Sahre, then this book Two-Dimensional Man worth collecting.
