Top 10 Best Books for Graphic Designers

[@PiXimperfect]

Awesome video, actually, I'm getting both Austin Kleon's books. By the way, this is besides the point and doesn't matter much, but I feel turning down the saturation just a little bit in your video would make it much better. What do you think?

[@playpiano2264]

Omg 😂 unmesh

[@jaythestampede]

Yooooooo what

[@haddagart]

[@nguday2003]

Hey Roberto, thanks for the inspiration. I was in a graphic design, videography position for a political org and i kind of lost my love for the work, so i came upon your channel and i'm looking forward to watching a lot of your stuff also because my undergrad was in marketing so i love your in depth knowledge and how you are combining them. Great job!

[@anthonyross2005]

I was literally just looking for books about graphic design! So happy u posted this video!

[@armada5762]

Antho Plank you did your profile pic your own?

[@anthonyross2005]

Armada his KZbin channel is called CatBoat

[@BladesOfMunch]

You are extremely natural in this video. Thank you for uploading this. Not only did I enjoy your list, but I really found myself smiling a lot. You're very enthusiastic.

[@TonyThomas10000]

+Roberto Blake Good video. Started my first agency in '76. Became a VP of my second one with several partners a year or so later. Went from working on one tiny account to majors like McDonald's and Grumman. It is all about hustle and determination and being ready when the time comes.

[@truebread8722]

That's really interesting, I'm a big fan of past art forms from a little bit older consoles.

[@philomathory]

Just stumbled upon your channel and this video was awesome! Thanks for making it! I'm a very analytical person, and I've been looking for books on design. I love good design but have struggled to figure out what makes it good and then replicate it in my own life.

[@SachinSharma-uz2yp]

that music at the end is funky AF also thanks for the great content RB!

[@JoshuaAMG]

thanks for the suggestions Blake!

[@NedGonzalez]

I have some of the books on your list. There are couple I would like to get. I can't wait to check 'em out!

[@youfirst.]

nice list, thanks man have some will buy rest

[@SarahJaneWeldon]

Those look super, will definitely check them out. These videos are so helpful, whatever you are creating, so thanks for that Roberto.

[@MsSquarebanana]

I always really liked those little books.. "Color Index". I thought those were pretty practical. I guess now there are so many online resources for color inspiration, but it's nice seeing it printed out. Plus they're little, fat books which I adore..

[@ksbbeta]

Thanks Roberto! Will order couple of these soon.

[@Jeffrey23az]

Good suggestions! Thanks!

[@lilianaruiz]

I'm grateful for your great contribution 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@MadebyMighty]

Very informative, some of these i've never heard of before. Thanks man!

[@aboutmillions]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@marybrinkhaus]

great video! great suggestions! ty

[@EdgarRodriguez-bi8ck]

thank you so much i really wanted to now about other successful designers ..these books will help alot

[@lcarothe]

Thank you for this video Roberto. I will keep in mind to buy these books:)

[@jorisketting6318]

Thank you very much Roberto!

[@kentvandervelden]

For creative analytic graphic designers, there's a huge potential in the exploding data science domain.

[@najihahahmad8187]

Thanks a lot for that sharing.

[@bindusirswal1066]

any book on color theory, colors fundamentals and all about colors

[@VentNation]

I'll check these out!

[@ConflictGamingHD]

Thank you so much! I hope I can get all of them by summer lol

[@iMoonatic]

Yes! All that needs to be talked about. Anything creativity. Also, did you ever finish that 1,000 paper crane project?

[@RobertoBlake]

I got 60 paper cranes in and then the dog got a hold of them which was a bummer and that killed it for me...

[@Hexspa]

Austin Kleon rules!

[@TechShow90]

Thanks man 👌❤️

[@Nitrotix1]

Could you possibly post a detailed list of the books you own (on your bookshelf) if you ever have some spare time...? Thanks!

[@imagicarolinavlogs]

Thanks, you help a lot with your videos ;)

[@ayushgupta9640]

can you suggest some books or make a video that how to use colors in design ..so that my design looks good and presentable.

[@keithibarra5867]

great video, will you be doing one for photography and video editing?

[@LJLancaster]

As an architecture graduate who also has a interest in graphic design I would love to know how you interact with other professions. Ohh and whats your favourite podcasts? I love The Deeply Graphic Design Cast, and Design Matters with Debbie Millman, plus a range of architecture ones. Any other suggestions? - LJ 😁

[@AD-Dom]

Absolutely recommend - Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students by Ellen Lupton

[@Elcalavero]

I will take a look at these books although my interest is elsewhere. I just want to say that the lighting on your video needs adjusting or you need better lighting. Some areas seem overexposed.

[@TechSumitofficial]

Thanks Sir

[@iTheNem3sis]

I like your hat. Where did you buy it from?

[@atozinfo5326]

Please send me the link of book of ideas plzzzzzzzz send the link

[@operationada]

YASSS! Chip Kidd is fucking amazing!

[@davesaquarium4825]

Is your transition with the bubbles a luma matte? also, you should make your little character come to life in character animator

[@davesaquarium4825]

Oops, alpha matte

[@RobertoBlake]

+Dave's Aquarium alpha

[@oliunderappletre]

Can you please explain if the graphic design books also help with website designing concepts? I mean does the design principle same?

[@Darrell1019]

Thanks!

[@BelladonnaDevereux]

Thank you!!

[@ayushgupta9640]

can you recommend a book that how to stART freelancing in graphic design and how to handle clients

[@tenodaley5961]

dude you have a library behind you!!😄

[@yudv45]

can you tell me, whats the first book i need to buy among those? (not a beginner but i want to know more)

[@FarahAlRumaih]

Thanks a lot

[@HitokiriJorvis]

I want your thoughts about UX/UI and should graphic designers transition to it. Where is the future going?

[@RobertoBlake]

+Jorvis it's not always about where things are going so much as where you want to be....

[@VinayKumar-hs2xi]

Dafuq kind of reply is that? Jorvis asked a genuine question about the position of the market place and you totally went self-help on him. In my opinion, independent solo skills are becoming less relevant as compared to mix of skills. The future is full of digital products. And many digital products have graphic content. It definitely helps to learn UI/UX because you can create a more meaningful and specific graphics. More specifically, I'd put my bets on Material Design, flat-design (for cover art, banners, logos etc), 3d simulation(virtual reality, AutoCAD etc)

[@HitokiriJorvis]

Roberto Blake Thanks for the reply. John Morris that's more likely what i wanted to hear. It's just that i stop doing graphic design for a year or so because the startup i was in closed down so i end off getting a 9-to-5 job. I want to get back in the field eventually.

[@zahidulislamsajon4101]

Need PDF for those books. Can anyone help me ? TIA

[@brockman562]

I have Just My Type and Art Direction Explained At La other books... Hardcore typography: Typography: Macro- and Microaesthetics by Willi Kunz Design book that's funny and entertaining about 2 students and what it was like as a design student and entering the field: Never Sleep by dan covert and andre andreev Wash, rinse, soak spin Hardcore lettering: Dangerous Curves by Doyald Young

[@gilley._]

Roberto I used to be an artist, but now I am to busy with my annoying life

[@AwesomeSauceShow]

You always need to take time for your passion. On our death bed we won't regret the things we have done but the ones we have not done!

[@gilley._]

AwesomeSauce I'm not saying it's bad I'm saying I get annoyed every single day

[@AwesomeSauceShow]

But still if you miss something in your life, you should incorporate it back again and if just a little. It will positively impact your quality of life and others around you. I did it myself and now i'm glad i did :)

[@gilley._]

AwesomeSauce you just don't get it

[@AwesomeSauceShow]

Ok communication barier 😉 i'll stop anoying you 😅

[@abusayeed4314]

How can I get this book…?

[@william6587]

Abu Sayeed Amazon? Your local book store?

[@youfirst.]

you should make top art/design KZbin channels, thanks

[@JD-ij8bz]

Is contacting you via email/ phone out of the question? Im motivated and need a lot of help. Im doing my own research and putting in time but some efficient communication would be beyond appreciated.

[@michaila8]

are any of these books available pdf ?

[@phoebejohnson1254]

Thank you!