Basics Design 08: Design Thinking

20th Century Design: A Decade-by-Decade Exploration of Graphic Style

Logo Creed: The Mystery, Magic, and Method Behind Designing Great Logos

Meggs' History of Graphic Design

Basics Graphic Design 02: Design Research: Investigation for successful creative solutions

Thinking with Type, 2nd revised and expanded edition: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students

Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation

The Language of Graphic Design: An Illustrated Handbook for Understanding Fundamental Design Principles

Universal Methods of Design: 100 Ways to Research Complex Problems, Develop Innovative Ideas, and Design Effective Solutions

Visible Signs: An Introduction to Semiotics in the Visual Arts (Required Reading Range)

Basics Design 02: Layout