LibGuides: Communication Design: Graphic, Advertising, Packaging, Exhibition, Visual Presentation: Graphic Design

How to find it and where to look

Graphic Design resources can be found a in a wide variety of formats and areas of the library. If you're more of a browser than a searcher, head for the Periodicals Department or browse the books in the following call number area, NC997-1003.

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Recommended Resources for Graphic Design

@Issue: Journal of Business and Design (Online)
Current magazine website
@issue: The Journal of Business and Design
Spring 1996 (v2 n1)-2008 (v13 n1). (with gaps). Semiannual
(earlier issues available online through link in record)
Examines design from a business point of view, and provides useful information on how companies can make design an integral part of their overall business strategy including architecture, interiors, products, all forms of visual communication and more.
Includes floor plans and elevations of residential interiors
Communication Arts
trade publication
April/May 1969 (v11 n2)-Current. Bi-monthly
Formerly CA Magazine
Geared toward art directors and designers. Annual Illustration, Photography, Interactive, Design and Advertising issues
Design Week
Founded in 1986, Design Week was the UK's leading design magazine until 2011, when it became online-only. It continues to bring you high quality, well-written news and inspiration across graphics, branding, interiors, digital, product, furniture and more.
Eye
trade publication
Fall 1998 (v8 n29)-Current. Quarterly
International review of graphic design. Presents articles and images dedicated to design issues and designers
Eye On Design
2018 (iss1)-Current. 3x per year
Produced by the American Institute of Graphic Arts to accompany the Eye on Design website which spotlights the best new work from the world’s most exciting emerging and established designers
Eye on Design Website
Eye on Design is an editorial platform that explores what it means to be a designer today.
Uppercase
January/February/March 2019 (n40)-Current. Quarterly
Published in Canada, a magazine for the creative and curious with content about design, art, illustration, typography, craft and a bit of vintage

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Design and Applied Arts Index - NYPL.org
In order to access this database, users must have an NYPL account which can be obtained quickly online by residents and students in NYC by going to this site.

This searchable index contains nearly 120,000 annotated references from more than 450 design and craft journals, and data on nearly 50,000 designers, craftspeople, studios, workshops. Use it lo locate specific topics in our print magazine collections

Visual Inspiration and Trends

Artstor on JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Digital library of art images from museums and other institutions.

Registration for an individual account is required for some features.
Future Snoops This link opens in a new window
Trend reports that focus on a range of design areas, including packaging, advertising, and fashion design.
Users are required to create a MY FS account
Use Mozilla/Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari
WGSN Interiors This link opens in a new window
Trend reports & forecasting for lifestyles and interiors.
Students must create an account and re-activate their account every 90 days: click to create or re-activate account
Locked out of your account for too many incorrect login attempts? Reset your password here.
To access WGSN Lifestyle & Interiors:
- login via the proxy and then with your WGSN username and password select the part of the site you wish to use from the top menu
Use an incognito browser to access this resource

Consumers & Marketing

Mintel Reports This link opens in a new window
Original market research on product categories, consumer groups, and general trends. Mostly US and Europe-focused.
To receive email alerts, click on account settings in the top right, go to “My account and meet the team,” and then click on the "Update your details" button to enter your FIT email address.
WGSN Insight This link opens in a new window
Consumer, marketing, retail, and innovation trends.
Students must create an account and re-activate their account every 90 days: click to create or re-activate account.
Locked out of your account for too many incorrect login attempts? Reset your password here.
To access WGSN Insight:
- login via the proxy and then with your WGSN username and password select the part of the site you wish to use from the top menu
Use an incognito browser to access this resource.
Statista This link opens in a new window
A resource for global market and consumer data and statistics.