Graphic Design
This guide is a collection of resources for your research and work in Graphic Design.
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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
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AIGA This link opens in a new windowAIGA, the professional association for design website includes resources for students and professional designers.
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ico-D International Council of Design This link opens in a new windowico-D International Council of Design's website includes design news, resources, the iconographic design publication, and information about sponsored competitions and awards.
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Graphic Artists Guild This link opens in a new windowGraphic Artists Guild website includes professional portfolios, advocacy opportunities, and tools and resources.
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SEGD - The Society for Experiential Graphic Design This link opens in a new windowSEGD is the global, multidisciplinary community of professionals who plan, design, and build experiences that connect people to place.
- 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
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Terry White's Tech Blog / Podcast This link opens in a new windowAdobe Creative Suite Podcast with tips and tutorials by Terry White. Learn how to unlock the power and potential of the Creative Suite with the visual examples here. I will try to cover all the products evenly, but I do have a passion for InDesign and Photoshop.
- 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
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