Books, Books & Books: 10 essentials for your shelves including Bierut, Brockmann, Ruder and more

As creatives, we all love books; that’s pretty much a fact. We admire, collect, and covet them (sometimes, we even read them!). But with so many inspiring books out there, it can get a bit overwhelming, so we thought we’d help out a bit by curating a list of 10 must-have books that you can always turn to for a creative boost. Be it on your bookshelf, bedside table or beside your computer. One of the ‘fundamentals’ of graphic design, the grid can be a daunting system to understand for any creative. Introduced in the 1950s, grid systems have become a worldwide standard, helping designers to organise the layout and visual elements of their work. In Grid systems in graphic design, Josef Müller-Brockmann guides us through the guidelines and rules, from the basics to advanced techniques. Having had a rich career in graphic design and teaching, alongside an academic background in architecture, design, and history of art, Müller-Brockmann’s work is recognised for its simplicity and clean use of typography. Sharing a wealth of lessons from his career, Grid systems includes a vast selection of grid fields, all the way from 8 to 32, as well as clear directions on how to use each system. Grid systems in graphic design