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List of Top Graphic Design Magazines - Here is a list of all of the best graphic design magazines.
A List Apart - A List Apart Magazine explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on techniques and benefits of designing with web standards.
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Atlas Magazine - Webzine of photojournalism, graphics and illustration
Arkitip - Arkitip Magazine serves creative principles...what has started out as a project between friends has become a full fledged business and a worldwide source for groundbreaking art and design today.
Art of Production Magazine - Publishing solutions for graphic designers and graphic arts professionals.
Advertising Graphics and Typographic Design -
I can't find any information about this magazine, but you might want to try it. If you know anything about this magazine, please post your review of it.
Advanced Photoshop Magazine -
Advanced Photoshop is the perfect magazine for honing already great Photoshop skills, and learning new advanced techniques for the world’s best image-editing software. Each issue is packed with inspiring interviews, challenging tutorials and the whole magazine is tailor-made for the advanced digital artist.
Before & After Magazine - The magazine that made design fun. This graphic design magazine is in print and online as a PDF. Before & After magazine has been sharing its practical approach to graphic design since 1990. Because our modern world has made designers of us all (ready or not), Before & After is dedicated to making graphic design understandable, useful and even fun for everyone.
Better Photoshop Techniques Magazine -
Whereas photography used to be about the darkroom, today it is the computer and Photoshop. This is very much a how-to title written by a collection of leading industry professionals with extensive photographic, training and publishing experience. There are four issues each year.
Big Magazine - Latest in visual and trends, combining the work of influential creatives with newcoming ones as well.
Born Magazine - Born Magazine is an experimental venue marrying literary arts and interactive media. Original projects are brought to life every three months through creative collaboration between writers and artists.
Brigata - The challenge is to move beyond flirtation to the discovery its concealed, raw and manifest power – through art, every-day life, people, the environment, technology and nature
CMYK Magazine -
My personal favorite graphic design magazine. As the only quarterly showcase of up-and-coming creative talent, CMYK features student work that’s as fresh (if not more so) than what’s being produced for real by today’s top professionals. The current issue is a 100-piece emerging creative showcase. How to make creative directors want you. Designer as businessman. Confessions of an art school grad. Much, much more.
Colors Magazine - A magazine about the rest of the world - very creative.
Communication Arts -
A one-year subscription to Communication Arts consists of eight issues and includes the Design, Advertising, Illustration, Photography and Interactive annuals. Articles, technology reviews and resources, legal affairs, book reviews and available materials aimed at the professional artist. Occasional special issues and annuals on the subjects of photography, design, advertising and illustration.
Computer Arts C-W Computer Arts Projects - A magazine aimed at graphic designers and computer programmers, ComputerArts magazine features the latest technology and applications for design, page setup, and printing. Each issue is accompanied by a wonderful CD-Rom filled with graphics tools, and usually complete free software.
Computer Arts Online - The ultimate zine for designers: free downloads, in-depth tutorials, news, interviews, galleries, exclusive competitions, message board and more
Computer Graphics World -
Computer Graphics World magazine provides award-winning editorial coverage of film, TV, DV, Gaming, the Web and Graphic Arts. Each issue presents product news, user stories, industry analysis, in-depth feature articles and hands-on reviews. Articles, review articles and commentary on various aspects of computer graphic modeling and creation. The leading magazine devoted to the broad spectrum of computer graphics technology.
Coupe Mag - Coupe presents a visual collision between the worlds of design, art, technology, and culture
Cre@te Online (Now called .Net) - The number one site for Web designers: .net delivers cutting edge practical advice on the full range of topics essential for today’s web builders: design, development, sales, marketing, usability and accessibility, information architecture, security, copywriting, advertising and more. It is read by people who are serious about the commercial application of the internet.
Creative
Behavior - Creative Behavior is an online
design magazine that provide information for new media
designers, graphic designers, creative people, and any
of you who take a keen interest in the area of creative
industry and its aspects, from articles, interviews, typography,
news and links to other related web sites
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Business newsletter - the only publication
devoted exclusively to the business of graphic design.
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Digital Arts Magazine -
Digital Arts offers comprehensive coverage of the art of graphic design, 3D, animation, video, effects, Web, and interactive design. The world of digital creativity. Digit magazine is a cross-platform magazine published by IDG for creative professionals working in digital media. Areas of interest include graphic design, 3D, Web, DTP, video, multimedia and animation.
Digital Graphics Magazine -
This isn't really a graphic design magazine, but more of a magazine that might be useful to graphic designers in the print industry. Digital Graphics is the most widely acknowledged large-format digital print trade publication in the world. With the help of industry experts, Digital Graphics Magainze packs each issue with practical, money-making information, hands-on application ideas, the latest products, printer and software reviews, tips on workflow enhancement, file management, ink and media selection, and more.
Digit - The world of digital creativity. Digit magazine is a cross-platform magazine published by IDG for creative professionals working in digital media. Areas of interest include graphic design, 3D, Web, DTP, video, multimedia and animation.
Digital Media World -
Australia's online gateway to the world of computer arts, video, digital imaging, design and creativity including news, reviews and profiles of the digital content creation community.
Digital Media Designer - A resource for the digital designer.
Digital Output Magazine - The online and printed business guide for electronic publishers and digital imagers.
Digital Producer - igital Producer Magazine is the first choice of professional digital content creators using computers for digital video, special effects and 3D animation.
Digital Web - The web designer's online magazine of choice.
Dynamic Graphics Magazine -
Magazine covering creative design ideas for Mac and PC users. Includes features on basic Photoshop techniques and Powerpoint presentations; columns on color, the rights and wrongs of using copyrighted work on websites, and digital cameras; and articles on technology.
Eye - International Review of Graphic Design -
Eye, the international review of graphic design, is a beautifully designed and printed quarterly magazine based in the UK: essential reading and viewing for graphic designers and other professionals in the art and business of visual culture.
Eye Magazine Online - Eye, the international review of graphic design, is a beautifully designed and printed quarterly magazine based in the UK: essential reading and viewing for graphic designers and other professionals in the art and business of visual culture.
Faesthetic - An affordable, accessible showcase for the best creativity and new art the world has to offer.
For The Masses - Design to Survive. Updated daily by a team of web enthusiasts from all over New Zealand.
Grafik Professional Magazine -
A United Kingdom-based magazine for everyone involved or interested in graphic design. Strives to keep readers informed and inspired. Known for its diversity of content, it covers the best of contemporary graphic design while appreciating the richness and value of design history.
Graphic Arts Monthly Magazine -
This magazine may or may not be useful to you depending on what type of designer you are. Graphic Arts Monthly reports on applied technology for printing and allied industries. The magazine targets buyers and specifiers of printing equipment and supplies at commercial print and graphic communications operations.
Graphic Design Basics - Graphic Design Basics is dedicated to the fields of design.
Graphic Design Journal -
The internationally acclaimed Graphic Design Journal contains in-depth articles on professional design practice; education; featured designers as well as commentary on the state of the graphic design industry.
Graphic Design - USA -
A collection of exhibitions of selected works. It seems that many graphic designers are unhappy with Graphic Design USA. It appears to be a magazine with way too much promotional materials and advertising targeted towards designers.
Graphic Exchange - Canada's most intelligent editorial for professionals in digital communications and graphic arts.
Graphics IQ - The Get-Smart Site for Designers.
Graphics.com - The shared resource for creative design.
Graphic Communications World -
Serves the information needs of the graphics and printing industry. Topics include graphic arts, commercial printing and publishing, advertising, and typography.
Graphis - International journal of visual communication. Offers current and back issues, subscription information.
How Magazine -
A business, creativity and technology magazine for graphic designers.
Contains ideas and techniques in graphic design that explore the studios of art directors, production designers and computer graphics professionals. Feature articles include: production, marketplace, software review, and specifications - news of people, places and things from the world of design.
How Design - The graphic design community's trusted source for creative inspiration, business advice, and tools of the trade.
ID-ology - Sharing knowledge to inspire you and the people around you about your brand.
I.D. Magazine -
Design magazine that strives to appeal to a wide range of designers, graphic artists, and architects. Focuses on the design of products, from autos to tableware, and covers the latest in graphics and environments.
ID Magazine Online - The International Design Magazine - Graphic Design, Product Design, Architecture
Inside Adobe Indesign Magazine / Journal - Inside Adobe InDesign provides specific, real-world design examples in an easy to read, step-by-step format. This all-inclusive journal shows the best methods for each job and reviews the latest new tools and techniques.
Inside Photoshop Magazine -
Inside Photoshop provides readers with the simplest, most effective ways of learning the hidden capabiliies within Photoshop. Geared toward intermediate and advanced users, each issue is full of practical articles guaranteed to save time and make readers more productive.
Inside Web Design -
Inside Web Design is a guide to making better Web pages. Every month, it provides solid, step-by-step articles full of expert shortcuts, proven techniques and fresh ideas to improve Web pages.
Kaliber1000 - The designers playground, a global digital design forum for people who actually have something to say, and know how to do it. Updated weekly with a new issue by a new designer or design team.
LiquidTreat - LiquidTreat delivers a fun, inspirational and informative weekly e-mail about design-related topics including solutions, interesting products, creative people, as well as must see places and events and clever ideas for kids and pets!
Layers Magazine - Layers magazine's ongoing aspiration is to equip creative minds with the up-to-the-minute tools they need to build the digital masterpieces of tomorrow. Issues include tutorials for Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, GoLive, Acrobat, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Dreamweaver, and Flash – all the secret Adobe techniques that design professionals need to quickly and easily produce dazzling results.
Neomu - The smallest magazine in the world. No ads. Just inspirational images.
Net Diver - A digital culture magazine and portal for designers.
.net : The Internet Magazine -
This magazine is for web designers and developers. .net delivers cutting edge practical advice on the full range of topics essential for today’s web builders: design, development, sales, marketing, usability and accessibility, information architecture, security, copywriting, advertising and more. It is read by people who are serious about the commercial application of the internet.
NeoTabu - magazine - design - art - architecture - nature - fashion - living
News Today - Graphic Design Magazine for a better tomorrow.
Novum : World of Graphic Design -
Novum is a German magazine covering the world of graphic design. It reports on industry news, technology, trends, book reviews, job opportunities, and more.
Oops! - Design Ezine.
Photoshop User - A world-class team of Photoshop experts, authors, consultants, trainers, and educators whose focus is to ensure that our members stay on the cutting edge of the latest Adobe Photoshop techniques, technology, and news.
Photoshop Creative Magazine - Photoshop Creative provides Photoshop users with lashings of practical advice and inspiration. Whether you're brand new to the program or simply looking to improve your existing skills, this is the magazine for you. We don't like to leave anyone out, so we want to make sure there's something for everyone - from the Adobe Photoshop Elements user right through to those lucky enough to own Photoshop CS3.
Photoshop Elements Techniques Magazine -
Photoshop Elements Techniques helps readers unlock the secrets of Photoshop with step-by-step instructions on how to do everything from color correcting and sharpening photos, to creating the most requested photographic special effects.
Pixel Surgeon - Pixelsurgeon is a digest of the creative, strange and interesting from the internet, relayed to you by our hand-picked team of newsposters.
Print Action Online - Canada's Monthly Graphic Arts Journal
Print - Americas Graphic Design Magazine -
Print portfolios, profiles, regional design, thematic issues, computer advances, historical perspective and provocative articles in all areas of the field of graphic design for designers, illustrators and photographers worldwide. A magazine directed to graphic design professionals - shows what is happening in advertising, graphic design, corporate identity, television, film, computer-aided design, illustration and photography, typographic design, annual reports, magazine design, packaging, and environmental graphics.
Print Magazine - America's Graphic Design Magazine.
Publish - The how-to and know-how to publish on the web.
Roast Horse - RoastHorse is an online newsletter for graphic design and illustration, it is updated on a regular basis with interactive and collaborative works and subscribers news and projects.
Site Design Magazine - The online magazine for web designers.
Step Inside Design Magazine -
STEP Inside Design takes readers inside the world of design for a unique personal perspective on the issues, artists, and inspirations that drive design today. Each issue includes profiles of visionary creatives, thoughtful analysis on business issues, and essays on design's most relevant questions.
Step Inside Design Online - Delivers unique personal perspectives on the issues, artists, and inspirations that drive design. This bi-monthly magazine will help energize and inspire your career. With informative, up-to-the-moment editorial and first person features, STEP is your guide to what's happening -- and what's going to happen -- in design. STEP takes readers behind the scenes to meet the creative problem-solvers that make it possible for us to move through the world in brilliant and dynamic ways.
SurfStation - Daily industry and design links to news and reviews.
Trade Pub - Free publications about graphic arts, printing and reprographics.
VUEPOINT Magazine - Published bi-monthly and is available to all members of VUE. In it you will find tutorial articles on features of Corel Ventura versions 8 and 10 with limited coverage of previous versions. In addition each issue includes tips and tricks, a question and answer section, and reviews on publishing, web sites, books and other resources
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