How to survive in learning Graphic Design

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What is Graphic Design? (Graphic Design for the Real World)
1.  What is Graphic Design? (Graphic Design for the Real World) by Quentin Newark
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  "Probably the best introduction to Graphic Design you'll ever need."
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Creativity for Graphic Designers
2.  Creativity for Graphic Designers by Mark Oldach
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  "A great source of information, for when creativity is running dry."
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Graphic Design: A Concise History (World of Art)
3.  Graphic Design: A Concise History (World of Art) by Richard Hollis
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  "It's good to know your roots, and this book is where all the history of graphic design can be researched."
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Design Literacy: Understanding Graphic Design
4.  Design Literacy: Understanding Graphic Design by Stephen Heller
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  "If you want to develop your research, you can gain a deeper understanding with this book of written essays about iconic designs in graphics history."
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The Art of Looking Sideways
5.  The Art of Looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher
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  "Not just a visual 'eye-candy' book, theres more to be found within this book - a great tool of information, as well as visually stimulating images."
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Designers in Handcuffs
6.  Designers in Handcuffs by Pat Matson Knapp
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  "Find out ways of reaching quick design solutions with this small book. Professional graphic designers worldwide offer their best advice."
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Graphic Design Cookbook: Mix and Match Recipes for Better, Faster Layouts
7.  Graphic Design Cookbook: Mix and Match Recipes for Better, Faster Layouts by Leonard Koren
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  "A quick way to understand different mehods of design layout, as well as finding inspiration for your own project briefs."
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It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be
8.  It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be by Paul Arden
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  "A quick read, full of priceless information about how to survive in the design/advertising industry."
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Lateral Thinking: A Textbook of Creativity
9.  Lateral Thinking: A Textbook of Creativity by Edward de Bono
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  "You need to be patient with this read (gritty reading), but learn how to think 'outside the box' and it could be the key to helping with you with your conceptual development."
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How to Mind Map: The Ultimate Thinking Tool That Will Change Your Life
10.  How to Mind Map: The Ultimate Thinking Tool That Will Change Your Life by Tony Buzan
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  "No time for 'Lateral Thinking'? Then this one's for you - learn the best ways to 'brainstorming' ideas and pushing your initial concepts further than you normally would."
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A Smile in the Mind: Witty Thinking in Graphic Design
11.  A Smile in the Mind: Witty Thinking in Graphic Design by Beryl McAlhone
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  "A book to make you smile, but to also realise how great graphic design can be in our contemporary world."
£16.21   Used & New from: £10.50
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The Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide for Running a Graphic Design or Communications Business (Norton Professional Books for Architects & Designers)
12.  The Business Side of Creativity: The Complete Guide for Running a Graphic Design or Communications Business (Norton Professional Books for Architects & Designers) by Cameron Foote
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  "One for when you leave the studying - for those who wish to aim high in their design career - the best advice on how to become a freelance graphic designer."
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