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Print's not dead: the best magazines for graphic design inspiration

Creative Boom

The publication is based in California and covers graphic design, advertising, illustration, photography, interactive design and typography. Founded in 1953 by Okumura Yukimasa, it's a bilingual publication written in Japanese, but many of its texts also appear in English. It's available in both print and digital editions.

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Top 10 books every aspiring photographer should read

Creative Boom

On Photography by Susan Sontag Writer, author and photographer Susan Sontag (1933-2004) didn't just want to make pretty pictures; her work was firmly focused on promoting radical political change. Key takeaway: Gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of exposure and how they interplay.

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The best art books to enjoy in the summer of 2022

Creative Boom

This publication traces a selection of 100 surfers from the series, from smaller monochromatic works on paper to colourful large-scale paintings. Susan Sontag (1933-2004) was an American writer, philosopher and political activist best known for her essays on modern culture and criticism of the Vietnam War.

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Hotlist 2025: the 25 most popular design studios, as voted for by their peers

Creative Boom

For example, during the pandemic they redesigned the D&AD Annual as a digital-only publication , in a way that gave more access to images and video content than had been possible in print. Today, they're known for consistently pushing the creative boundaries of visual communication. KALW by COLLINS KALW by COLLINS KALW by COLLINS 25.

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14 fonts to fall in love with: trending typefaces that designers adore

Creative Boom

It was finally launched to the public in March 2021. The pair have been collaborating since 2004 on various typeface projects, most notably the award-winning Guardian Egyptian. As Nolan developed the typeface, it quickly became more personal and evolved into the designer's own take on the grotesque genre.

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Spinneybeck Celebrates Erwin Hauer by Revitalizing Design 406

Design Milk

In 2004, Princeton Architectural Press published Erwin Hauer: Continua, Architectural Screens, and Walls , which renewed interest in the repetitive screens. About a year before this publication, the sculptor joined forced with former student Enrique Rosado to form Erwin Hauer Studios, and produce some of his earlier designs.

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A Look at the Evolution of the Olympics Logos

SpyreStudios

It will be recorded in merchandise, publications, medals, and museums – the Olympics logo is the biggest design deal of all. Athens, 2004. Better health and safety protocols are put in place and standards for olympiad requirements are clearer. All these evolutions in the Olympics is reflected in its logo. US/Moscow, 1980.