Best Graphic Design Books For Students

A great follow up read for design students once the non designer s design book has taught you the basics.

Best graphic design books for students.

The art of looking. Why collect the best books on the graphic design. Designing the metal underground by christophe szpajdel. Talent is not enough.

The essential guide to typography. Ephraim schum recommends 3 business oriented books. Find out what 50 graphic designers feel about their education and where they are in their profession. You don t need to get 50 books right away add them as you go and create your library of inspiration and knowledge.

Lord of the logos. Christophe szpajdel is known as the lord of the logos in wait for it the black metal community. I know owning design books can be pricey but a great graphic design book is an investment worth making. Layout essentials you need to know the rules of using grids before you can break them buy it on amazon.

I used to be a design student. This book is all about how design is applied to the world around us. Books on design are going to always be a great investment for designers. Originally published in 1999 and now in its 9th edition this book is a classic guide to graphic design and layout technique and a must read for any modern day student or working designer.

A designer s art branding legend paul rand explores the why of graphic design in this collection of. Business secrets for designers by shel perkins aiga professional practices in graphic design by shel perkins and the business side of creativity by cameron foote. Grid systems in graphic design by josef müller brockmann. 8 must read books for design students 01.

A rare peek into the world of graphic design this book is filled with advice and warnings for anyone thinking about a career in design. Less to do with graphic design specifically but still incredibly relevant don norman s classic reveals the ingenuity of the design behind everyday objects.