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5 Most Inspiring Design Books

Updated: Feb 25, 2022

INSPIRATION


There are many areas to look for inspiration, the main place being the internet. How often are books a resource? Here are some inspiring texts for fellow book-lovers when experiencing artist block, lack of ideas or in need of a creative boost.




Design the Life You Love


This book is one of the most inspiring when feeling lost and adrift in life or career. There are many follow-along activities to get engaged in to encourage creativity and a more positive outlook. This is not only a text for those in a creative funk, anyone can pick up this activity-filled text to challenge their perspective and creativity. This is a guide to building the dream creative life.

Author: Ayse Birsel




100 Ideas that Changed Graphic Design


Delving into history is a journey with this text as it takes the reader through the best moments of graphic design history. This book covers some top moments in time for style and technique within graphic design. It also showcases certain objects that have heavily influenced the world of design.

Author: Steven Heller & Veronique Vienne




Patternalia: An Unconventional History of Polka Dots, Stripes, Plaid, Camouflage and Other Graphic Patterns


Patternalia is an ultimate history guide of the graphic patterns that are seen everywhere today. It takes the reader back in time when these patterns were created and entered the world of design. It dives deep into some of the most loved and used patterns' origin.

Author: Jude Stewart



New Perspectives in Typography


For any creative that loves history and type, this book may be a favorite. This text is full of typographic history and breaks down many contemporary type forms. For all the type enthusiasts, this is the inspiration book for you.

Author: Scott Williams & Henrik Kubel



Designing Type


Designing Type is another golden text for typographic enthusiasts who want to learn more about the design of type and how to create your own. There are fully detailed diagrams that guide you through the break down of key typefaces. This is an invaluable text for any designer.

Author: Karen Cheng


There is inspiration everywhere within these texts, whether its for type, history or format. These are the top inspirational books for 2020. Pick one up to dive deeper into any creative field, build a creative collection or gain new skills.

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