My Favorite Graphic Design Books

There are millions of different design books but these are my personal favs, ones that I have read front to back. Most of these I have on my bookshelf and some I wish I had but I want to make sure you know the best of the best. 😉

1. Thinking with Type" by Ellen Lupton

   • A comprehensive guide to typography, covering the fundamentals and advanced concepts.

2. The Elements of Graphic Design" by Alex W. White

   • Focuses on the basic principles of graphic design and provides practical advice for creating effective designs.

3. Grid Systems in Graphic Design" by Josef Müller-Brockmann

   • A classic book on grid systems, exploring their application in graphic design for achieving balance and coherence.

4. Logo Design Love" by David Airey

   • A practical guide to logo design, offering insights into the process and showcasing successful examples.

5. Work for Money Design for Love by David Airey

   • Explores the principles of interaction design, providing insights on creating engaging and user-friendly designs.

6. Principles of Two-Dimensional Design by Wucius Wong

   • Understanding the elements of two-dimensional design and the infinite options available in organizing choices made are at the core of this book.

7. Design Is a Job by Mike Monteiro

   • An excellent resource for both beginners and intermediate designers, covering design principles and practical applications.

8. Draplin Design Co.: Pretty Much Everything by Aaron James Draplin

   • Geared towards beginners, this book introduces fundamental design principles in a clear and accessible manner.

9. How to use graphic design to sell things, explain things, make things look better, make people laugh ect… Michael Bierut

   • Explores the use of wit and humor in graphic design, showcasing examples of clever and memorable designs.

10. Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative Austin Kleon

    • A compilation of outstanding infographics that serve as inspiration for designers looking to effectively communicate information visually