User experience design is, at root, about understanding your users. And so this book gives a useful and comprehensive introduction to foundational psychology, in a way that directly relates to UX design. Written by David Evans, an experimental psychology PhD and senior manager of consumer research at Microsoft, this will help UX designers gain an edge in a super-competitive field. 15. Graphic Design: The New Basics by Ellen Lupton & Jennifer Cole Phillips Books are a great way to learn about the fascinating world of movie poster collecting and represent an inexpensive way to enjoy hundreds of movie posters of your favourite films at home. However, not all books are created equal, so I have compiled a list of some of the best movie poster books ever published based on personal preference and other collectors recommendations. All Poster Forum has an excellent thread devoted to movie poster books and is well worth a read with personal opinions covering some of the books in our guide. Work Hard & Be Nice to People by Anthony Burrill 33. Drawing Type: An Introduction to Illustrating Letterforms by Alex Fowkes

Born as a 10 ft custom designed map, set out to inspire travel, a 10 year old map was our very first poster. A decade on, our products carry the same spirit to inspire whatever that one pursues. With a pride in fine printing and an innate predisposition toward the grand and passionate, Italy has produced some of the finest film posters in the world. These colorful images, startling in their freshness and boldness, arouse expectations of romance, mystery, action, or escape. Italian Film Posters is the first collection of these highly evocative images to be published in English. While Italian film posters are well known to European collectors and cinema lovers – and the work of artists such as Anselmo Ballester, Alfredo Capitani, and Luigi Martinati is displayed in museums and commands high prices at auction – they remain largely unknown to the American public. This overview of the Italian tradition begins with the Art Nouveau-influenced designs of the silent-film era, moves into the stunning stone lithographs of the 1930s and 1940s and concludes with the idiosyncratic creations made possible by offset printing in the 1950s and 1960s.Swiss design is referred to a lot in the design community, but how much do you know about it really? This book, designed by the Zurich studio NORM, takes a fresh look at Swiss typography and design over the past hundred years and explains what it all means, with illuminating essays from experts in the field and captivating illustrations. 32. Work Hard & Be Nice to People by Anthony Burrill Our Gold Foil is the most premium available using a special Easy-Off layering technology, so interacting with it feels smooth as a hot knife through butter. You will know that the instant you scratch off the first time.

The best way to get alerted on new releases is to sign up further below for updates on new releases. We are constantly identifying potential passion areas to develop. We welcome any suggestions you may have and can't wait for you to drop us a note! Honeybee is a heart-breaking, life-affirming novel that throws us headlong into a world of petty thefts, extortion plots, botched bank robberies, daring dog rescues and one spectacular drag show. The two see each other across the void. A fateful connection is made, and an unlikely friendship blooms. Slowly, we learn what led Sam and Vic to the bridge that night. Bonded by their suffering, each privately commits to the impossible task of saving the other.

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Citizen First Designer Second by Rejane Dal Bello 13. Designing Graphic Props for Filmmaking by Annie Atkins Another great read by Ellen Lupton, this primer on typographic design is divided into three sections: covering lettering, text, and grids. Each section is accompanied by an essay explaining key concepts, and then a set of practical demonstrations illustrating that material. Essential reading for students, teachers, and anyone entering the graphic design profession. 18. The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher Born 1938 in Havana, Cuba, Félix Beltrán, is one of Latin America's most important graphic designers. His works are situated in the tension between abstract geometry and concrete art, and this monograph showcases hundreds of his logos, posters, and book covers. A fascinating and inspiring insight into a great creative mind. 28. Logotype by Michael Evamy The 2023 Top 100 list is a celebration of female authors, and a reminder of how loved Australian authors are. This shift first took place in 2017 and shows no sign of changing. It’s clear there is a desire for Australian stories, which is incredibly exciting. There is a strong culture and thirst for local voices with authors such as Jane Harper, Liane Moriarty, Sally Hepworth and Holly Ringland each featuring multiple titles on the 2023 list. As a graphic designer, you need ideas and inspiration. But you also need to understand the nitty-gritty of the design process, such as how much space to leave in the gutter when designing barrel folds, what proofreaders' symbols mean, how different image file formats differ, and so forth. This comprehensive reference everywhere brings together a ton of must-have information in an up-to-date, concise handbook. 7. The Elements of Typographic Style by Robert Bringhurst

Whether you're a design student or an established designer, it's good to challenge yourself now and again to shake things up. This book is a compendium of 13 experimental projects designed to teach conceptual thinking and problem solving to art and design students. Each project is illustrated with multiple visual solutions, provided to inspire creativity and illustrate that there can be multiple solutions to a single problem. 35. Watching Words Move by Ivan Chermayeff and Tom Geismar If this interactive, scratch and reveal poster doesn’t inspire your love for start reading, nothing will. Are you looking for an authoritative guide to branding, taking in all the different aspects from start to finish? You'll find it here. From research and analysis through launch and governance, this book provides expert insight on all aspects of the process and describes the best practices that build better brands. 3. Know Your Onions by Drew De Soto

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Logo Design Love by David Airey (Image courtesy of David) 45. How to do Great Work Without Being an Asshole by Paul Woods In this revelatory book, celebrated designer Craig Oldham answers the common questions raised by graphic design graduates: What now? Where do you live? Can you afford to live? How can you make money doing design? How do you get a job? Who do you want to work for and are you good enough? Sharing his own experiences, as well as ideas, advice and inspiration, this book is as funny and honest as it is practical and useful. 12. Citizen First Designer Second by Rejane Dal Bello Late in the night, fourteen-year-old Sam Watson steps onto a quiet overpass, climbs over the rail and looks down at the road far below. Geometry is where art and design meet maths, and this instructive book explains how that works in words that non-experts can understand. The book focuses not only on the classic systems of proportioning, such as the golden section and root rectangles but also on less well known proportioning systems such as the Fibonacci Series. Through detailed diagrams, these geometric systems are brought to life, giving an effective insight into the design process. We use the most advanced industry grade Six-Color-Process printing to ensure spectacular color re-production which is why our posters give a stunning burst of colors!

We create LIFELOGUE posters. A series of interactive posters designed to inspire you to reignite your passion. We know what it’s like to get caught up in the every day. Whether your passion is cinema, travel, books, cooking, or experiences - it’s so easy to put what we want to do aside for what we have to do. ICONIC ART: Hidden under the Easy-Off Gold foil lie 100 collectible novel artwork that link to epic moments delighting upon reveal & keep you nostalgic forever. Congratulations to all the authors who made the list this year, especially Craig Silvey. Honeybee has won the hearts of Australian readers, two years in row. It’s a personal favourite of mine, so I’m thrilled.”Another authoritative book about design's past by Jens Muller, The History of Graphic Design delivers exactly what the title promises. Featuring hundreds of landmark projects, industry leaders profiles, and illustrated timelines, this book traces the evolution of the profession from the end of the 19th century to the remains of World War II. 24. Baseline Shift by Briar Levit Why Fonts Matter by Sarah Hyndman. Image courtesy of Sara 37. Start Me Up!: New Branding for Businesses by Robert Klanten Graven Images: The Best of Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction Film Art from the Collection Ronald V. Borst First published in 2006, this classic guide to type design has been fully updated for 2020. You'll learn all about basic issues informing the creation of typography, including the visual principles of letter construction, optical compensation and legibility, and the relationships between letters and shapes in a font. The new version of the book also includes more contemporary typefaces and explanatory diagrams, as well as a closer connection between text and image. 22. Logo Modernism by Jens Muller Creative work is hard, and it never really gets easier. So to make it as a graphic designer, you need some stamina, and this book can help. It's full of illustrated advice and encouragement on how to stay creative, focused, and true to yourself in the face of burnout or distractions. 43. Layout Essentials by Beth Tondreau