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From defying conventions to crafting the unforgettable, we’ve curated x3 must-read books to help fuel your creative spark through powerful visuals bold ideas and more.

1. Creativity: The rules we break by Eric Zimmerman

Game design isn’t just for gamers, it’s a masterclass in thinking differently. The Rules We Break takes you through 20+ hands-on exercises that challenge the way you collaborate, solve problems, and create. Whether you’re a designer, strategist, or innovator, this book helps you break out of predictable patterns and see design as an interactive, ever-evolving system. Step away from the screen, engage in real-world experiments, and discover how play fuels the most original ideas. GRAB A COPY

2. Typography: Expressive type today

In a world of fleeting attention, type has the power to stop people in their tracks. Expressive Type Today explores the wild, untamed side of typography, where letters are more than symbols; they’re statements. From avant-garde studios to groundbreaking designers, this book celebrates the intersection of form, function, and emotion, proving that type isn’t just about readability, it’s about impact. GRAB A COPY

3. Identity: Manuals: Design and identity guidelines 

Before brands became digital, their identities were meticulously crafted through printed design manuals. Manuals dives into 41 of the most iconic identity guidelines, from NASA to the NYC Transit Authority, offering a rare look at how legendary designers built timeless visual systems. With insights from Massimo Vignelli, Lance Wyman, and more, this book is a collector’s guide to the golden era of branding. GRAB A COPY

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