art and design books for inspiration or just cool to have in your collection! works as coffee table books or look beautiful on a shelf!
i studied branding in college and this new book is great for a whole look at how important branding is!
The Elements of Brand Design
i ADORE 80s advertising. it was a new kind of experimental in the art world
All-American Ads of the 80s
keep this and other editions on my bookshelf for easy irl inspiration
Logo Design
edition two that is for global brands, not just the us!
Logo Design. Global Brands
i personally have this version, but version 1 is also just as great!
The Package Design Book. Volume 2
my career has been in music designing for musical artists including album covers, so i just love to have versions of these books lying around to be inspired by for reference of great art from the past
1000 Record Covers
specifically rock covers up until the 80s i believe!
Rock Covers
now THIS is the music package book to buy. all the very cool limited editions on vinyl records!
Extraordinary Records
i love color and color theory. finding palettes for brands and clients is so fulfilling to me. it's one of my favorite parts about designing. this book is a reference to all color styles before the 2000s, so a great book to reference for some nostalg...
Pantone: The Twentieth Century in Color
wes anderson is an icon! his color palattes just are *chefs kiss*
The Museum Of Wes Anderson By Johan Chiaramonte & Camille ...
i had a nyt games subscription for as long as i could remember. this is a great alternative to getting off your phone and having a tangible item in your hands
Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis And More! By Joel Fagliano & New York Times Games
if you (or a family member) loves the 60s music scene, this book is a fantastic time capsule of amazing photographs by Bent Rej from that era. it's a beautifully designed book and makes you feel like you're living in that time
Musik: The 1960s Photographs By Bent Rej
i've had this book since college and it is one i reference still to this day. if you are an aspiring designer - get this
