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Infographica is a book full of interesting data from around the world, presented as 100 unique infographics. The book contains a diverse collection of graphic visual representations of trivia, including facial hair styles of famous dictators, the bite strength of different animals and the world’s most expensive weddings. Despite the huge range and depth of some of the information that is included, it is the strength of the graphic design in the infographics that helps to communicate the information simply and clearly. (more…)
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Low-Tech Print is a design book that features hand-made, traditional printmaking techniques and showcases how they are used in contemporary graphic design and illustration. It also might be the nicest, most tactile design book that I own.
The books author/curator Caspar Williamson is a printermaker himself, as well as a designer, illustrator and author based in London. He is heavily involved in the printmaking, lectures on the subject and has taught workshops throughout the UK. The book was designed by Studio Aparte, from Barcelona, and the embossed cover was designed by Pentagram designer Rhian Edwards. (more…)
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Another small company that I really love and whose graphic design I find really inspiring is Yeaaah! Studio. Yeaaah! Studio is a French design studio and independent apparel brand, based in Paris, that is run solely by Stéphane and Laura Casier. (more…)
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One of the companies that I really love and whose graphic design inspires me is Punk Paws. Punk Paws is a UK alternative apparel company that markets specifically to animal lovers. They work with many different artists to design punk and goth style designs for their clothing, which also show the compassionate nature of those who love animals. (more…)
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