Graphic Design

Graphic Design Research and Resources

Welcome to the Graphic Design Research and Resources guide. This guide was designed by SNHU librarians to collect resources for your research and work in Graphic Design. Explore the links on the left to navigate through different sections of resources. Watch the video below for a short introduction.

Interested in the history of Graphic Design? Check out these resources:

Graphic Design Associations

• International Society of Typographic Designers (ISTD)
• One Club for Creativity
• Society of Illustrators
• Type Directors Club (TDC)
• https://www.dandad.org – D & AD
• https://theaoi.com – Association of Illustrators
• https://www.spd.org – Society of Publication Designers
• https://www.interaction-design.org – The Interaction Design Foundation

Podcasts

• Adventures in Design
• 99% Invisible with Roman Mars
• The Design of Business | The Business of Design

• https://www.cleardesign.studio/top-10-graphic-design-podcasts/
• https://blog.feedspot.com/graphic_design_podcasts/
• The Matt Report – https://mattreport.com – WordPress and design business podcast
• Digiday – Marketing News and Podcasts
• https://www.usersknow.com/vidcasts - Users Know: UX Podcast
• https://uibreakfast.com – UI Breakfast Podcast
• https://userdefenders.com --User Defenders – UX Podcast

Newsletters

Please note that some of the listed resources may require a subscription for access. 

• https://medium.com/tractor-design-school/best-design-newsletters-to-follow-84e2913b686
• https://getflywheel.com/layout/best-email-newsletters-for-designers/
• https://blog.elink.io/graphic-design-newsletters/
• Muse by Cleo Newsletter – the best in creativity delivered to your inbox daily
• Artisan Talent – Staffing Agency and Newsletter
• My Modern Met Newsletter – get creativity in your inbox
• Socialfiles@workweek.com - newsletter
• https://www.socialmediatoday.com/signup/
• MarketingDive Daily Dive - Newsletter

Design sharing/examples/inspiration

• https://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/ 
• https://dribbble.com 
• https://pinterest.com
• Muzli browser plug-in:
• https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/muzli-2-stay-inspired/glcipcfhmopcgidicgdociohdoicpdfc?hl=en
• Print Magazine – https://printmag.com
• Adobe Color – https://color.adobe.com
• https://Instagram.com
• https://99designs.com/discover
• https://Httpster.net – web design inspiration
• https://Niice.co – Like Pinterest… but focused on design
• https://Pixlr.com – Photo editing
• http://www.emigre.com/
• http://www.hugeinc.com/about/ is now https://www.hugeinc.com
• http://jottodotcom.com/
• http://www.diaart.org/artist_web_projects/   is now   https://www.diaart.org
• http://www.coreyholms.com/
• http://www.quickhoney.com/
• http://aprilgreiman.com/
• http://www.neutra.org/gallery.html  is now  https://www.diaart.org
• http://www.sagmeisterwalsh.com/
• Little Black Book
• WORKWEEK – Workweek is a growing collective of industry experts who are changing the world of business by creating content you'll actually enjoy.

Learning Resources

• https://blog.adobe.com
• https://SkillShare.com
• https://MasterClass.com
• http://layersmagazine.com/category/tutorials
• http://www.gotoandlearn.com/
• http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/tutorials/
• http://www.tutorialwiz.com/
• Semrush Blog
• Smart Insights – Marketing Knowledge and Skills
• Book: Graphic Design: A New History – Stephen Eskilson