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8 Summer Reads For Creative Inspiration

Summer is the perfect time to relax, recharge, and dive into inspiring books that can fuel your creative spirit!

Whether you’re passionate about design or you’re a design professional, there are numerous books out there that can provide you with fresh ideas, and the motivation to push your creativity.

In this article, we bring you eight must-read books that will spark your creativity and leave you feeling inspired. So grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and let these books transport you to a world of creative brilliance!

Palette Perfect for Graphic Designers and Illustrators: Colour Combinations, Meanings and Cultural References by Sara Caldas

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Both a practical and inspirational book filled with color combinations for any design and illustration project. The use of color and its combinations creatively in illustration, graphic and product design also implies understanding what emotions they convey and how they affect our design and illustrations.

Purchase on Bookshop.org — $28 (On Sale)

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Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire by Poketo

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The debut book from acclaimed Los Angeles lifestyle brand Poketo! Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire explores the lives, homes, and studios of 23 artistic entrepreneurs, authors, and designers. From a colorful desk in a tiny closet to expansive homes, Creative Spaces features a collection of unique interiors from across the country.

Purchase on Bookshop.org for $33 (On Sale)

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Soft Minimal by Norm Architects: A Sensory Approach to Architecture and Design

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Norm Architects’ humane simplicity creates environments that feel as good as they look. Guided by ideas of well-being, the essence of NA’ style is balance: richness focused by restraint, simplicity imbued with warmth, and complexity heightened by order. Be it architecture, interiors, or furniture, Norm’s unique brand of soft minimalism speaks to the mind as much as the body, creating spaces for people.

Purchase on Bookshop.org for $84 (On Sale)

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Why Design Matters: Conversations with the World’s Most Creative People by Debbie Millman

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The author, educator, brand consultant, and host of the widely successful and award-winning podcast Design Matters showcases dozens of her most exciting interviews, bringing together insights and reflections from today’s leading creative minds from across diverse fields.

Purchase on Bookshop.org for $56 (On Sale)

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Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval

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A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, authorized by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of real-life places that seem plucked from the just-so world of his films, presented with fascinating human stories behind each façade.

Purchase on Bookshop.org for $35 (On Sale)


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How to Live with Objects: A Guide to More Meaningful Interiors by Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer

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In the modern home, it matters less whether your interior is perfectly appointed and more if it’s authentically personal, unique, and filled with the objects you feel a connection to. Through inspiring home tours and practical advice on how and what to collect, Monica Khemsurov and Jill Singer take you on an educational and highly visual journey through the questions at the core of their design philosophy.

Purchase on Bookshop.org for $56 (On Sale)


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Hayao Miyazaki by Jessica Niebel

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A richly illustrated journey through the extraordinary cinematic worlds of beloved filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. Introducing hundreds of original production materials, including artworks never before seen outside of Studio Ghibli’s archives. Concept sketches, character designs, storyboards, layouts, backgrounds, and production cels from his early career through all 11 of his feature films.

Purchase on Bookshop.org for $51 (On Sale)


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Dot Line Shape: The Basic Elements of Design and Illustration by Victionary

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Going back to basics, DOT LINE SHAPE is a comprehensive collection of projects that manifest the three elements in inspiring and ingenious ways to bring unique creative visions to life. No matter how trends or platforms change over time, they serve as timeless components that provide designers and artists around the world with infinite means of expression to make a lasting impact.

Purchase on Bookshop.org for $42 (On Sale)

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If you’re interested in finding more books on design, art, interiors, architecture, and more, check our Bookshop.org profile for more amazing recommendations!

18 Jul
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Bennetts of Mangawhai Packaging by Seachange

As part of our ongoing collaboration with Bennetts, we developed the Christmas Edition; a range of specialty Christmas chocolates spanning bars, blocks, boxes, crackers, hangers, and advent calendars. Our solution is a vibrant celebration of festivity and joy, inspired by gift wrapping and the timeless modernity of stripes.

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17 Jul
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Complete Artegra Sans Family (162 Fonts) - only $17!

When it comes to strong, high-quality typefaces, you certainly can’t go wrong with Artegra Sans! This typeface was designed between 2014-2017 by the Turkish type designer Ceyhun Birinci. The project started with the idea of making one of the most comprehensive typeface families in the world while maintaining top quality in design. Artegra Sans does exactly that, offering quality and quantity in 162 fonts combined.

Each glyph was designed with the utmost care to meet the highest quality expectations, making Artegra Sans a unique typeface not only in magnitude but in usefulness and readability as well. It’s beautiful to look at and easy to read and thus can be used for both display and text purposes. It’s a perfect choice for branding, magazines, posters, advertising, Web and mobile application design, packaging design, and more.

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7 Jul
Brand Identity for El Idealista by FugitivaALT
Brand Identity for El Idealista by FugitivaALT
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Brand Identity for El Idealista by Fugitiva

Located in the heart of Guadalajara, El Idealista is a pastry shop where daily baking with love takes place.

El Idealista seeks to leave his personal touch on all his creations. Rubén, his founder, daily camouflages himself in this character to manipulate the best ingredients, highlight their flavors, textures, and colors, and transform them into unique pastries.

In this story, we translated and shaped different elements into an emotional and uniform visual identity.

Our character plays and juggles with different ingredients and tools to create, with love and flavor, the best cookies and pies. We want to transmit Ruben’s story to this character, who, before working in the pastry world, was a juggler and who found in pastry the passion to overcome personal obstacles.

Similar to pastries, the logo is made up of many textures to give the brand’s identity a distinctive and unexpected touch.

Colors are our bold and strong ingredients that give voice to the creative and visionary world of El Idealista.

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Brand identity and creative direction: Fugitiva
Photography: Liliana Barraza
Architecture and interior design: Sede Studio

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6 Jul
A’ Design Awards & Competition - WinnersA’ Design Award & Competition, one of the World’s largest and most diffused international design awards announced results of the 2022 - 2023 design competition: 1884 Winners from 114 countries in 139 different...

A’ Design Awards & Competition - Winners

A’ Design Award & Competition, one of the World’s largest and most diffused international design awards announced results of the 2022 - 2023 design competition: 1884 Winners from 114 countries in 139 different design disciplines. Entries were carefully evaluated by an internationally influential jury panel composed of established scholars, prominent press members, creative design professionals and experienced entrepreneurs who devoted great care and attention to details while voting each entry.

A’ Design Competition results are announced every year on April 15. Best products, projects and services worldwide that demonstrate superior design, technology and creativity are rewarded with the A’ Design Award; the symbol of excellence in design and innovation. There are five different levels of distinction: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron A’ Design Awards are distributed annually in all design disciplines. Designers, companies and institutions from all countries are annually called to take part in the accolades by nominating their best works, projects and products for award consideration.

See a selection of 2023 winners below, and check the rest of the winning works on this link.

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8 Jun
Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot FoodIn California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned...Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot FoodIn California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned...Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot FoodIn California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned...Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot FoodIn California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned...Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot FoodIn California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned...Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot FoodIn California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned...Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot FoodIn California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned...Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot FoodIn California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned...

Brand Identity and Packaging Design for Goldmine Gummies by Robot Food

In California, cannabis edibles are big business. Yet all the brands in the category look the same – either following the cheesy ‘stoner’ tropes or opting for an ‘old fashioned boiled sweet’ style aesthetic in an attempt to seem credible. This brand was all about intrigue and escapism so, using the name as a springboard, we created a playful narrative thread to run through everything.

We tapped into the nostalgia of brands we grew up with and loved as kids and reinvented them to suit adults today, encouraging people to find their Goldmine – whatever that means to them. Inspired by the world of cosmetics, we created a whole host of branded displays to inject some much-needed excitement into the in-store experience.

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26 Apr
Superclassica Interior Design by Notoo StudioSuddenly we’re entering a walk-in geometric-abstract paint, or maybe we’re going through fanciful labyrinths made of shiny colors and forms: the backdrop is by Superclassica SCW, a collection of finely...Superclassica Interior Design by Notoo StudioSuddenly we’re entering a walk-in geometric-abstract paint, or maybe we’re going through fanciful labyrinths made of shiny colors and forms: the backdrop is by Superclassica SCW, a collection of finely...Superclassica Interior Design by Notoo StudioSuddenly we’re entering a walk-in geometric-abstract paint, or maybe we’re going through fanciful labyrinths made of shiny colors and forms: the backdrop is by Superclassica SCW, a collection of finely...Superclassica Interior Design by Notoo StudioSuddenly we’re entering a walk-in geometric-abstract paint, or maybe we’re going through fanciful labyrinths made of shiny colors and forms: the backdrop is by Superclassica SCW, a collection of finely...Superclassica Interior Design by Notoo StudioSuddenly we’re entering a walk-in geometric-abstract paint, or maybe we’re going through fanciful labyrinths made of shiny colors and forms: the backdrop is by Superclassica SCW, a collection of finely...Superclassica Interior Design by Notoo StudioSuddenly we’re entering a walk-in geometric-abstract paint, or maybe we’re going through fanciful labyrinths made of shiny colors and forms: the backdrop is by Superclassica SCW, a collection of finely...Superclassica Interior Design by Notoo StudioSuddenly we’re entering a walk-in geometric-abstract paint, or maybe we’re going through fanciful labyrinths made of shiny colors and forms: the backdrop is by Superclassica SCW, a collection of finely...

Superclassica Interior Design by Notoo Studio

Suddenly we’re entering a walk-in geometric-abstract paint, or maybe we’re going through fanciful labyrinths made of shiny colors and forms: the backdrop is by Superclassica SCW, a collection of finely decorated ceramic delights that make white the warmest tint.

Only a dream, or maybe not.

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21 Apr
Mega Bundle of 50 Modern & Classy Fonts - $12!It’s time to expand your already fabulous font collection! With this Mighty Deal from StoryType Studio, you’ll get 50 high-quality, professional fonts for 1 ridiculously low price. Find the perfect...Mega Bundle of 50 Modern & Classy Fonts - $12!It’s time to expand your already fabulous font collection! With this Mighty Deal from StoryType Studio, you’ll get 50 high-quality, professional fonts for 1 ridiculously low price. Find the perfect...Mega Bundle of 50 Modern & Classy Fonts - $12!It’s time to expand your already fabulous font collection! With this Mighty Deal from StoryType Studio, you’ll get 50 high-quality, professional fonts for 1 ridiculously low price. Find the perfect...Mega Bundle of 50 Modern & Classy Fonts - $12!It’s time to expand your already fabulous font collection! With this Mighty Deal from StoryType Studio, you’ll get 50 high-quality, professional fonts for 1 ridiculously low price. Find the perfect...Mega Bundle of 50 Modern & Classy Fonts - $12!It’s time to expand your already fabulous font collection! With this Mighty Deal from StoryType Studio, you’ll get 50 high-quality, professional fonts for 1 ridiculously low price. Find the perfect...

Mega Bundle of 50 Modern & Classy Fonts - $12!

It’s time to expand your already fabulous font collection! With this Mighty Deal from StoryType Studio, you’ll get 50 high-quality, professional fonts for 1 ridiculously low price. Find the perfect combination for your next printed project whether it’s logo design, branding, or magazine and book covers.

Highlights:

  • 50 premium typefaces in 2 versions: regular and italic;
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  • Great for logos, branding, posters, book covers, totes, mugs, wedding invitations and tons more.

For more amazing design deals, visit Mighty Deals website.

13 Apr