Graphic Design for Print
by Cath Caldwell · Barron's Educational Series
Cath Caldwell's Barron's guide to building a graphic design portfolio, in print and online: selecting and sequencing work, presenting student and professional projects, and tailoring submissions for studio interviews and client pitches.
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printmag.com
Print Magazine is a long-running design publication showcasing articles, features, interviews, and case studies on graphic design, typography, and print production. It also offers tutorials, insights, and inspiration to help designers learn and explore print design techniques and trends.
Making and Breaking the Grid
Samara's workshop on typographic grid systems: how column, modular, and hierarchical grids are built, and how designers deliberately deconstruct them. Annotated case studies show the structural reasoning behind published print layouts.