‘Logo Beginnings’ by Jens Müller (Taschen)
This extensive (and multilingual) complement to Logo Modernism covers the origins of modern trademarks, gathering over 6,000 logos from 1870 to 1940.
The iOS App Icon Book by Michael Flarup [Kickstarter]
Featuring hundreds of works of art from individuals and teams around the world, this coffee table book serves as an inspiration and historical collection covering more than a decade of design on the iOS platform.
‘Dieter Rams: The Complete Works’ by Klaus Klemp + Phaidon
This catalogue raisonné is the ultimate reference on one of the most influential product designers of all time.
Book Guide
Books to Make You a Better Designer
Whatever kind of design work you do, these books can all teach you something or inspire your craft.
The Atlas of Design, Vol. 3
A 98-page collection featuring 32 beautiful, interesting, full-color maps designed by cartographers all around the world.
Apple’s “Designed by Apple in California” Photo Book
Apple just released a new hardbound book chronicling 20 years of their company's design, expressed through 450 photographs of past and current Apple products.
‘Classic Penguin: Cover to Cover’ by Paul Buckley
A visual overview of the innovative covers that have put Penguin Classics at the forefront of the book design world
‘Digital Design Theory’ by Helen Armstrong
A new book examining the computer’s lasting impact on the field of design.
Just Enough Research
Just Enough Research is the latest book to come from the ever-excellent A Book Apart publishing group. Written by Mule co-founder Erika Hall, Just Enough Research delves into the nitty-gritty of doing excellent research for your projects, whether they be design-related or otherwise. Erika has been doing this kind of thing for many years, making her a foremost expert on the matter.…