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An Essential Reading List For Designers
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Architecture
Communication Design
Fashion Design
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Game Design
Graphic Design
Information Design
Industrial Design
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Firstly, drawing, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop are just tools. Learn how to use them well but they are only tools. Design is more psychology than it is software expertise. Learning the tools is important of course, just don't confuse the two. Design is the "why" and "what" you are trying to communicate, the function. Art, illustration, type, etc is the "how" you create the form. Form follows function.
With that said. Keep drawing. Everyday. Look into illustration as an art discipline, it's very closely connected to graphic design as far as purpose and mindset. Far more so than traditional studio arts. (painting, sculpture, etc).
Learn typography. Really learn the difference between typeface and font and families. Learn why serifs work for body copy generally better than sans. Learning how to hand render type, and do it well, is an invaluable skill especially paired with illustration.
In my view these are essential to add to your reading list:
There are about a hundred others I could add. Look beyond "Best Design Of The Year" kinda crap and seek out critique and theory. These skills far outweigh the ability to look at what's popular and ape it.
Finally, remember that graphic design is communication above all else. Think about who you are trying to reach, what you are trying to say, and why you are trying to say it. Be true to yourself and your audience, and you will do good work.
Good luck!
I feel ya, man. My girlfriend is in the midst of getting her MFA in graphic design and industrial design. I have little experience/interest in design outside of what I know from her. Here are some things I've bought her in the past that have gone over well:
The New Typography, by Jan Tschichold I guess it's an amazing book. I didn't read it myself, but she loved it.
Pantone coffee mug I happened to know that 186C is my girlfriend's favorite color, so I got her that specific mug.
pantone umbrella this site appears to be out of stock, but they're pretty nice umbrellas.
Veer has some decent typography/graphic design shirts.
This Ring was a big winner. It's also dirt cheap at $12.
If you need more ideas I can probably come up with some. I think this is a good start, though.