Hello everyone. This week I decided to showcase some of the books I am currently coveting. But my fellow readers I have a confession, I despise reading. I know many of you are asking, “Why, dedicate an entire post to books?” Well, I fascination with learning and use books as another way to collect images that I wouldn’t necessarily see while scrolling on Pinterest or on blogs. Sometimes it’s nice to unplug from the interwebs and gather inspiration the old fashion way. Also, I use books for discovering something new from a public figure or designer that I admire(Basically on a need to read basis).
If I must be honest I have the attention span of a 5-year old (Don’t judge I am a work in progress) and frankly reading a 1000 page novel on a sunny Saturday afternoon is not what I call a good time. Hopefully, in the future, this will change but as for now, I am sticking to inspiration books. Below I have cultivated a list of 10 books I am dying to add to my creative library. Tell me what are some of your favorite books?
Chic Stays: Conde Nast Travellers Favorite People on their Favorite Places
Burn Your Portfolio: Stuff they don’t teach you in design school, but should
Patterns: Inside the Design Library
Make Your Own Luck: A DIY Attitude to Graphic Design and Illustration
How to Draw Type and Influence People: An Activity Book
Africa Rising: Fashion, Design, and Lifestyle from Africa
Handstyle Lettering: From Calligraphy to Typography
