For the Spring of 2023

Written By

GlobalOwls

Top Graphic Design Books 

1.  The Elements of Typographic Style By Robert Bringhurst

Renowned typographer and poet Robert Bringhurst brings clarity to the art of typography with this masterful style guide.

2.  Drawing Type by  Alex Fowkes

Part inspiration and part workbook, these hand-drawn type of images will inspire and excite any designer to draw and explore type.

3.  Why Fonts Matter by  Sarah Hyndman

Fonts have different personalities that can create trust or mistrust, give you confidence, make things seem easier to do or make a product taste better. Get a better understanding by grabbing this book.

4.  Just My Type by Simon Garfield

A delightfully inquisitive tour that explores the rich history and the subtle powers of fonts. Interested? Check out what others say about this book.

5.  Work Hard & Be Nice to People by  Anthony Burrill

Ask More Questions, Get More Answers. Don’t Be Normal, Don’t Be Ordinary. Say Yes More Than No! Work Hard & Be Nice to People. Career advice from a great designer

6.  Show Your Work! by  Austin Kleon

Learn why generosity trumps genius. It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery―let others into your process and boost your Design Career.

7.  Work for Money, Design for Love by  David Airey

A must have book for Freelance Designers and Designers running an agancy. 

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