Graphic Design Books

The classic book for non-designers. It teaches the four principles of good design: contrast, repetition, alignment, proximity (CRAP).

A concise book that covers the fundamentals of layout, typography, color, and space. These principles apply to all mediums.

Intended for graphic design students, this is another concise introduction to the fundamentals of graphic design.

Teaches the foundations of graphic design, from coming up with a concept to finishing the design.

A reference book to common design jargon, inspirational projects, and the history of design.

The world's greatest graphic designers share their approaches, processes, and opinions via interviews.

An in-depth guide to design layout. Covers the business of designers, grids, hierarchies, and more.

All about effective layout using a grid-based design.

Learn to connect the dots between colors and emotions.

Covers basic usage of type including choosing fonts, sizes, colors, and avoiding common mistakes.

An in-depth guide to typography for printed work and the computer screen.

Another guide to typography that also includes a reference.

A concise and visual guide to creating visual identities.

Covers brand basics, processes to create an identity, and best practices.

Design exercises for you to practice your theory.

Design Theory and Techniques