Design
WOMAN MADE: GREAT WOMEN DESIGNERS
Written by Hall, Jane
"Thoroughly international in scope, [Woman Made] is a compendium of disarming surprises." - Wall Street Journal The most comprehensive, fully illustrated book on women designers ever published - a celebration of more than 200 women product designers from the early twentieth century to the present day
DRAWING ATTENTION: CUSTOM ILLUSTRATION SOLUTIONS FOR BRANDS TODAY
Written by Victionary
Whether it's via depictions of cute imaginary characters or familiar backdrops brimming with color, illustrations can set the right tone for brands to tell meaningful stories. Besides enriching a visual language or identity system with vivid details, hand-rendered designs also make for heart-warming elements that enable companies to connect and engage with audiences in delightful ways.
YOU ARE HERE 2: A NEW APPROACH TO SIGNAGE AND WAYFINDING
Written by Victionary
When it comes to designing effective signages that are also appealing to the eye, a delicate balance needs to be struck. On one hand, a wayfinding system has to avoid confusion and reduce stress for visitors orienting themselves within complex environments such as a healthcare facility.
PALETTE MINI 07: MONOTONE: NEW SINGLE-COLOR GRAPHICS
Written by Victionary
Since it was first released, the original PALETTE series has been an instrumental source of color-themed references for designers around the world.
PALETTE MINI SERIES 06: TRANSPARENT: TRANSPARENCIES IN DESIGN
Written by Victionary
Since it was first released, the original PALETTE series has been an instrumental source of color-themed references for designers around the world.
LESS IS MORE: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION: LIMITED COLOUR GRAPHICS IN DESIGN
Written by Victionary
The minimalism movement has become a mainstay in popular culture, due in no small part to the mounting pressures of modern life and the need to cut clutter. In graphic design, its principles are often applied by way of reducing the color palette used, whether it be for visual identities, publications, or exhibitions.
MORE IS MORE: DESIGNING BIGGER, BOLDER, BRIGHTER
Written by Victionary
Minimalist design has grown into a popular and timeless aesthetic due to its emphasis on uncluttered spaces and the exclusion of unnecessary elements, making it the perfect anecdote to the chaos of modern life. However, although it works across a variety of mediums -- spanning visual identities and interiors -- some may find its rigor and restraint too dull or lacking in character visually.
NEW RETRO: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION: GRAPHICS & LOGOS IN RETRO STYLE
Written by Victionary
There is something distinctly compelling about the vintage aesthetic. Brimming with charm and character, it often tells stories of a colourful past and showcases a level of craftsmanship that many creatives today still aspire to emulate. Retro designs also emanate a sense of comfort and warmth that is tinged with nostalgia.
PRINT MATTERS: 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION: THE CUTTING EDGE OF PRINT
Written by Victionary
Although the field of graphic design continues to evolve, print will always matter when it comes to connecting with audiences in a visceral and sensorial way. Whether they go for more traditional techniques or try out innovative methods, designers today have a variety of means to realize their creative visions and apply their chosen materials meaningfully.
HANDSTYLE LETTERING: 20TH ANNIVERSARY BOXSET EDITION: FROM CALLIGRAPHY TO TYPOGRAPHY
Written by Victionary
In our increasingly digital age, the compass, eraser, pencil and pen may seem like archaic choices for cutting-edge typography design; enter Handstyle Lettering, the latest from industry leader Viction: ary.