Graphic Design

The site was created as a teaching tool for young designers just beginning to explore graphic design and as a reference tool for all designers. It provides brief overviews of a wide range of topics rather than an in-depth study of only a few.

A Short Introduction to Graphic Design History includes such topics as the history of symbols and typography, the origins of advertising, digital design, design for social good, plus more.

History of the GUI

A publication written by web designers for web designers.

Covers the communication arts worldwide.

A quarterly print magazine on graphic design and visual culture.

Also requires subscription to access all features, but has free articles and downloads. HOW magazine provides a mix of business information, up-to-date technology tips, the creative whys and hows behind noteworthy projects, and profiles of professionals who are influencing design.

Print portfolios, profiles, regional design, thematic issues, computer advances, historical perspective and provocative articles in all areas of the field of graphic design for designers, illustrators and photographers worldwide. Also available in the library.