Analytical Book Summaries for Creative Professionals

Articles that focus on architecture, material culture, maintenance, and learning how to appreciate what you already have. I strongly believe in sharing my process and putting things into practice—here you’ll also find concise summaries and analysis of books I’ve read. Written by Matt C Reynolds.

 

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I write about designing and living an intentional life. Here you’ll also find concise summaries of books I’ve read because I strongly believe in sharing my process and putting things into practice.

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Design Elements: Typography Fundamentals by Kristin Cullen

This is the book I was looking for when I became interested in graphic design and typography. Think of this as an applied type fundamentals ‘field guide’ for designers, architects, and creative professionals. A visual representation of the essential language of type and typesetting; the building blocks and guiding principles of what you need to know to be a successful designer.

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