Archives
More than 20,000 items dating back to 1924. A vital record of many disciplines of communication design.
An online archive dedicated to the entire Italian graphic design heritage. A growing overview that goes from the greatest classics to contemporary projects.
The GDA at Rochester Institute of Technology documents and preserves the work of significant American graphic designers active from the 1920s to the 1960s, alongside selected contemporary designers working in the modernist traditions.
︎ Physical space in New York, USA.
︎ Physical space in New York, USA.
An archive of Uruguayan graphic design seeking to revalue the cultural heritage of Uruguay and understand design as a communication channel with connection to its environment.
Online archive and hands-on access to a curated collection of over 60,000 items related to lettering, typography, calligraphy, and graphic design, spanning hundreds of years of history.
︎ Physical space in San Francisco, USA.
︎ Physical space in San Francisco, USA.
A curated archive of ideas around critical design and speculative futures. Through aggregation of links it aims to map out an emerging network of practices that respond to urgent issues in unconventional ways.
Blog taking you on a graphical journey through cultural events in Ex Yugoslavia, mostly covering the period from creation of Federal Yugoslavia in 1943 to her scission in 1991.
One of the world's premier dealers of vintage and contemporary movie art since 1996. A gallery in New York and easy to navigate website, with a diverse collection of original movie memorabilia from over 30 different countries.
︎ Physical space in New York, USA.
︎ Physical space in New York, USA.
An online archive of Australian graphic design, with a focus on work created between the years 1960–1990.
A collection of recommended texts, both historical and contemporary, about and around graphic design. Curated and edited by Jarrett Fuller.
Virtual museum of socialist era graphic design in Bulgaria, presenting different sections of Bulgarian graphic design from the socialist era 1944-1989.
Web-based archives that displays over 5000 Palestine posters begining in the 1900s. CW: Some of the posters from the first half of the century feature anti-semitic imagery and wording. By including this archive I do not discount the significance of this hate and racism, or the violent harm it still perpetuates today. I do not believe it should be ignored. By recognising the extent of the ills of the past, we can move forward into a better future.
A crowd-sourced virtual archive with the goal to enable new and expanded stories about a graphic design history— one that represents diverse cultures and a broad range of interests. Follow on Instagram to reguarly have archive materials in your feed ︎︎︎
The Stacks is a digital public archive of things recommended by working creatives for anyone to dig through and find inspiration. Those things (books, films, videos, art, lectures, places, and people) are organized into folders bearing the names of creatives who’ve filled them. The goal is to create an ever-evolving repository of inputs and inspirations that can offer an ever-growing source of insights for young creatives and lifelong students.
Archive derived from an exhaustive research on the Typographische Monatsblätter (TM). This was one of the most important journals to successfully disseminate the phenomenon of ‘Swiss typography’ to an international audience. Includes issues from 1960 till 1990.
Holds documentation of the work of over 5000 women artists. Available for public viewing at the Richmond Library. The archive contains examples of artwork, biographical information, catalogues and ephemera relating to historical and contemporary women artists.
︎ Physical space in Melbourne, Australia.
︎ Physical space in Melbourne, Australia.
The 100 Archive charts the past, present and future of Irish design by publishing 100 notable communication design projects, newly selected each year.
Books
by Robert Klanten
Introduces a cutting-edge selection of international zines and examines their role as a catalyst in the evolution of media and graphic design today.
Introduces a cutting-edge selection of international zines and examines their role as a catalyst in the evolution of media and graphic design today.
by Franziska Morlok & Miriam Waszelewski
Comprehensive reference guide exploring bookbinding techniques in start-to-finish detail, explaining all possible options in clear illustrations and easy-to-follow text.
Comprehensive reference guide exploring bookbinding techniques in start-to-finish detail, explaining all possible options in clear illustrations and easy-to-follow text.
by Bruno Munari
An illustrated journey into the artistic possibilities of modern design. Munari insisted that design be beautiful, functional and accessible, and this enlightening and highly entertaining book sets out his ideas about visual, graphic and industrial design and the role it plays in the objects we use everyday.
An illustrated journey into the artistic possibilities of modern design. Munari insisted that design be beautiful, functional and accessible, and this enlightening and highly entertaining book sets out his ideas about visual, graphic and industrial design and the role it plays in the objects we use everyday.
by Victor Papanek
Papanek provides a blueprint for sensible, responsible design in this world which is deficient in resources and energy.
Papanek provides a blueprint for sensible, responsible design in this world which is deficient in resources and energy.
by JAC&
A DIY brand strategy workbook. Home School guides you through each step of the branding process.
A DIY brand strategy workbook. Home School guides you through each step of the branding process.
by Yayoi Kusama
The story of Kusama’s life and extraordinary career in her own words. A beautiful read from a maverick artist who channels her obsessive neuroses into an art that transcends cultural barriers.
The story of Kusama’s life and extraordinary career in her own words. A beautiful read from a maverick artist who channels her obsessive neuroses into an art that transcends cultural barriers.
by Paul Arden
A handbook of how to succeed in the world. Ad-man Paul Arden offers up his wisdom on issues as diverse as problem solving, responding to a brief, communicating, playing your cards right, making mistakes, and creativity - all endeavours that can be applied to aspects of modern life.
A handbook of how to succeed in the world. Ad-man Paul Arden offers up his wisdom on issues as diverse as problem solving, responding to a brief, communicating, playing your cards right, making mistakes, and creativity - all endeavours that can be applied to aspects of modern life.
by Thames and Hudson
Documents Ken's expansive art and design practice over four decades and provides a fascinating insight into the artist and his oeuvre.
Documents Ken's expansive art and design practice over four decades and provides a fascinating insight into the artist and his oeuvre.
by Nicholas Bonner
Uncovers the fascinating and surprisingly beautiful graphic culture of North Korea - from packaging to hotel brochures, luggage tags to tickets for the world-famous mass games.
Uncovers the fascinating and surprisingly beautiful graphic culture of North Korea - from packaging to hotel brochures, luggage tags to tickets for the world-famous mass games.
by London Centre for Books Arts
An easy to follow DIY manual for various bookbinding methods.
An easy to follow DIY manual for various bookbinding methods.
by Silva Baum, Claudia Scheer and Lea Sievertsen
Exclusively showcases the work of contemporary female designers. A deliberate gesture that aims to compensate the male dominated discourse in design.
Exclusively showcases the work of contemporary female designers. A deliberate gesture that aims to compensate the male dominated discourse in design.
by Michael Bierut
Essays range across design history, practice, and process; urban design and architecture; design hoaxes; pop culture; and an inside look at Bierut’s experience creating the logo for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
Essays range across design history, practice, and process; urban design and architecture; design hoaxes; pop culture; and an inside look at Bierut’s experience creating the logo for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.
by gestalten
Monograph exploring Ricardo Bofill’s work and life. One of the 20th century’s most unique architects and radical visionaries. His visions for urban and communal life challenged preconceived notions of shared space and proposed alternative styles of living.
Monograph exploring Ricardo Bofill’s work and life. One of the 20th century’s most unique architects and radical visionaries. His visions for urban and communal life challenged preconceived notions of shared space and proposed alternative styles of living.
by Eli Altman
The book is a step-by-step guide that details how to manage and grow a small creative studio. It helps you look at your studio critically — as a business as opposed to an artistic endeavour. Good for freelancers and small studios alike.
The book is a step-by-step guide that details how to manage and grow a small creative studio. It helps you look at your studio critically — as a business as opposed to an artistic endeavour. Good for freelancers and small studios alike.
by Caterina Bianchini
A visual catalogue of the posters and EP covers created by Caterina Bianchini throughout 2018.
A visual catalogue of the posters and EP covers created by Caterina Bianchini throughout 2018.
by Ernst Lehner
Reproducing in historical sequence 1355 signs, seals, and symbols from the simplest drawings of heavenly bodies, through the intricate heraldic devices of the Middle Ages, to modern cattle brands and hobo sign language.
Reproducing in historical sequence 1355 signs, seals, and symbols from the simplest drawings of heavenly bodies, through the intricate heraldic devices of the Middle Ages, to modern cattle brands and hobo sign language.
by Ruben Pater
Explores the cultural and political context of the typography, colours, photography, symbols, and information graphics that we use every day.
Explores the cultural and political context of the typography, colours, photography, symbols, and information graphics that we use every day.
by Marjanne Van Helvert (Editor)
The intrinsic design ideologies of sustainability and social responsibility are often not new. This book presents a history of socially committed design strategies within the Western tradition, from William Morris to Victor Papanek, and from VKhUTEMAS to FabLab.
The intrinsic design ideologies of sustainability and social responsibility are often not new. This book presents a history of socially committed design strategies within the Western tradition, from William Morris to Victor Papanek, and from VKhUTEMAS to FabLab.
by Barbara G. Walker
A guide to the history and mythology of female-related symbols. The book provides both visual and textual studies of sacred and esoteric symbols including magical, sexual, holy, philosophical, ritualistic, natural and supernatural ideas and objects.
A guide to the history and mythology of female-related symbols. The book provides both visual and textual studies of sacred and esoteric symbols including magical, sexual, holy, philosophical, ritualistic, natural and supernatural ideas and objects.
by Paul Rand
One of the seminal texts of graphic design. Writing at the height of his career, Rand articulates the pioneering vision that all design should seamlessly integrate form and function.
One of the seminal texts of graphic design. Writing at the height of his career, Rand articulates the pioneering vision that all design should seamlessly integrate form and function.
by John Berger
Based on the BBC television series︎︎︎, John Berger's book is a unique look at the way we view art.
Based on the BBC television series︎︎︎, John Berger's book is a unique look at the way we view art.
by Paul Arden
Turning logic and common sense on its head. Implores you to be confident, to take bigger risks and enjoy your work more than you can imagine.
Turning logic and common sense on its head. Implores you to be confident, to take bigger risks and enjoy your work more than you can imagine.
For a more general archive of good books, visit Good Book Catalogue︎︎︎
Bookshops
An online and physical bookstore by design publisher Uro Publications offering a tightly curated selection of specialist art, architecture and design books from around Australia and the world.
︎Melbourne, Australia
︎Melbourne, Australia
Online bookshop and publishing house offering a great selection of new and secondhand art and design books alongside magazines, homewares, stationery and toys.
Bookstore located amidst a good selection of Berlin’s independent art galleries. Stocks an excellent selection of magazines, alongside many art and design books.
︎Berlin, Germany
︎Berlin, Germany
Independent bookshop and publisher located at Broadway Market. Stocking a distinct selection of new and rare titles, with a focus on photography, art, critical theory, LGBT literature, music, fashion, counterculture, erotica, and esoteric.
︎London, United Kingdom [Recommended by Alexa Meffe]
︎London, United Kingdom [Recommended by Alexa Meffe]
Publishes and sells books about graphic design, typography, illustration, photography, art and architecture. Encourages submissions to their collection and their newsletter is always bursting with inspiring new design books.
[Recommended by Alexa Meffe]
[Recommended by Alexa Meffe]
Gallery and cinema with a great selection of independent publishers, including a selection of rare and out of print books.
︎London, United Kingdom
︎London, United Kingdom
A small store with a mighty selection of magazines and books.
︎Brighton, United Kingdom
︎Brighton, United Kingdom
An independent bookshop specialising in the best of architecture, photography, graphic design, popular culture, fashion, film, music and art books, as well as a curated collection of fiction, non-fiction and children's books.
︎Melbourne, Australia
︎Melbourne, Australia
90 square metres of magazines, fanzines and art books. A quiet retreat in Kreuzberg with excellent window installations.
︎ Berlin, Germany
︎ Berlin, Germany
Access to a stylistically expansive range of Black and Brown voices in poetry, visual art, critical thought and design. The library’s focus is education, knowledge production, creative inspiration and skill development through works by artists, designers, historians, and activists from around the world.
A selection of fiction, non-fiction as well as the art books you’d suspect from this peaceful gallery next to Camberwell College of Arts.
︎London, United Kingdom
︎London, United Kingdom
An independent art theory bookstore, a debuting publishing house and a web platform dedicated to the representation of the best examples of artistic, critical and creative ways of making small publications.
︎ Vilnius, Lithuania
︎ Vilnius, Lithuania
A carefully curated selection of magazines and book from all areas of design, art and culture.
︎ Munich, Germany
︎ Munich, Germany
Many of the publications are screenprinted and handbound here on handmade paper. You can additionally shop their collection in this peaceful, hidden nook only a short tuk-tuk ride from the city centre.
︎ Chennai, India
︎ Chennai, India
A space for independent artist publishing. The bookshop commissions a programme of regular events including launches, performance and installations by contemporary artists working with printed matter in expanded forms.
︎London, United Kingdom
︎London, United Kingdom
Independent international publisher of contemporary art, theory, critique, and design books – offering critical reflection, interdisciplinary inspiration, and establishing the connections between cultural disciplines and socio-political questions.
Excellent rotating, hand-selection of quality international art and design journals, artists’ monographs, exhibition catalogues, artists’ editions, collected writings and printed ephemera.
︎Melbourne, Australia
︎Melbourne, Australia
Branding
Paula Scher explores how you can understand your client's sense of design style, what questions you can ask them and exercises to help you get on the same page.
Richie Meldrum on the best practice for completing user interviews for your next branding project.
JAC & Co.’s DIY brand strategy workbook. Home School guides you through each step of the branding process.
Brand identities are supposed to be built to last. The reality is that most identity programs — no matter how well strategized, crafted, and tested — are merely guesswork. Pentagram Partner Paula Scher debunks myths about identity design through a series of case studies.
Naming is hard. Names, after all, are perhaps the most indelible artifacts of the product creation process. Onym is a selection of tools and resources for naming things.
Our go-to for every branding project. Create brand guidelines with ease, hosted online for easy viewing.
City Guides
Neighbourhood guides for cities around the world, contributed to by local creatives. A great resource with many gems, that is well worth a deep dive before your next trip.
by Doing Me Doing You Studio