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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 BringhurstWe’re thrilled to announce a first. For the second year in a row, the top spot in our annual Top 100 goes to a previous winner. Readers have once again voted for Honeybee by Craig Silvey as the #1 book, for the second year running. Australian readers have embraced this tender and profoundly moving novel, brimming with vivid characters and luminous words. It’s about two lives forever changed by a chance encounter – one offering hope, the other redemption. 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
Debbie Millman is best known as the host of the design podcast Design Matters. This book is inspired by the monologues she prepares for each episode and features illustrated essays on life and design. Covering topics ranging from brands and behaviour to rituals, love and music, this book will make you think and occasionally laugh out loud. 30. Branding: In Five and a Half Steps by Michael Johnson If this interactive, scratch and reveal poster doesn’t inspire your love for start reading, nothing will. Design is everywhere, and graphic design enters into everything. That's the organising principle for this collection of essays, which brings together 40 essays on such subjects as brand design utilised by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, The Charlie Hebdo massacre and the principles of free expression, and revisiting design icons like Paul Rand and Frank Zachary. 50. Geometry of Design by Kimberly Elam 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.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 While most posters at best look pretty, they don't engage with its owner, and never personal. Our pioneering interactive concept, breaks new grounds across dimensions and presents a never-seen-before piece of art that talks to you, personalizes per your wish, evolves with you, and makes itself truly yours. Thank you to all who voted, and a huge congratulations to our Top 100 winners who will be receiving a copy of each title on the Top 100 list. The winners are:
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. 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 Traditional branding books focus on large companies and big brands. But in the 2010s and 2020s, corporate design has diversified enormously as the startup scene explodes around the world. In this 2015 book, Robert Klanten shares some of the best work by creative agencies for startup founders, from a beauty parlour in Singapore to a whisky distillery in Finland. 38. Citizen Designer: Perspectives on Design Responsibility by Steven Heller and Veronique Vienne Traditionally, design books have tended to minimise the contribution of women to the profession, so here's one that starts to right the balance. Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers, from architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators. These range from pioneers such as Eileen Gray, Lora Lamm and Lella Vignelli to more recent trailblazers including Kazuyo Sejima, Hella Jongerius and Neri Oxman. 26. Can Graphic Design Save Your Life? by Lucienne RobertsAt the heart of Honeybee is Sam: a solitary, resilient young person battling to navigate the world as their true self; ensnared by a loyalty to a troubled mother, scarred by the volatility of a domineering step-father, and confounded by the kindness of new alliances. 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 A true classic, originally published in 1992, and thoroughly revised for the modern era. Renowned typographer Robert Bringhurst explains the art of typography in a clear and concise style, from practical, theoretical, and historical perspectives. Quite simply a must-read for any graphic designer entering the profession. 8. Book of Branding by Radim Malinic
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