Greeting TouchDesigner Developers! This is a short selection of magazines and publications that offer graphic inspiration. While their focus may be on print and visual design, they provide invaluable insights into organization, design principles, color theory, and much more. These ideas can easily be translated into our digital projects, offering fresh perspectives and techniques for creating visually cohesive and dynamic work in TouchDesigner. Let’s get into it!
Eye Magazine
An international review of graphic design, Eye Magazine delves into the history, theory, and criticism of graphic design. It’s a fantastic resource for designers who want to stay inspired by both classic and contemporary visual culture.
AIGA Eye on Design
The American Institute of Graphic Arts publishes Eye on Design, which features bold, experimental projects from across the graphic design world. The publication often spotlights work that blurs the line between graphic design and digital art, making it an excellent source of inspiration.
It’s Nice That
It’s Nice That is a digital platform and print magazine that showcases creative work from across design, art, and digital culture. The publication frequently features visually stunning projects and offers interviews with forward-thinking designers.
Creative Applications Network
This wonderful platform showcases projects that merge art, design, and technology, often highlighting innovative uses of generative processes and interactive installations. It’s a great resource for staying updated on cutting-edge creative practices. Highly recommended!
https://www.creativeapplications.net/
Once a print magazine, now digital, Print covers the design world with a focus on visual communication, graphic design, and culture. It features everything from in-depth interviews with designers to showcases of groundbreaking visual work.
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Slanted
Slanted is a German-based magazine that combines design, typography, and visual culture. With its focus on experimental and progressive graphic design, it’s ideal for TouchDesigner developers interested in the cutting edge of design and visual experimentation.
Grafik
A publication dedicated to graphic design and visual culture. Focused on emerging designers and studios, with a strong emphasis on innovation and creativity. Its articles often touch on the intersection of design and technology.
Wrap Up
I hope that by exploring these publications you broaden and inspire your practice. It’s a good idea to always keep the stream fresh! There’s always great stuff being published and shared around, you only have to tune into it! Until next time!
