A Smile in the Mind

By Greg Quinton, Beryl McAlhone, David Staurt , Nick Asbury

Book cover of A Smile in the Mind: Witty Thinking in Graphic Design

Book description

Forty years of "witty thinking" from over 500 designers, including hundreds of visual examples and interviews with the world's top practitioners

First published in 1996, A Smile in the Mind rapidly became one of the most influential books in graphic design - a rich sourcebook of design ideas and an…

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1 author picked A Smile in the Mind as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The world of design could do with more wit, and the examples within are a wonderful testament to the difference it makes. Almost guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

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