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24 alternatives to Penguin by Design
Seventy years of Penguin book design
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Penguin by Design launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Experiments and conversations about design in the browser
2015 · its alternatives →
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Timeless insights from world-famous designer Paul Rand
2015 · its alternatives →
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Improving communication and collaboration through critique
2016 · its alternatives →
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A book focused on storytelling, co-dependency, and craft
2015 · its alternatives →
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Thoughts on the most important element of any game's design
2015 · its alternatives →
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Basic principles of good design in a clear, simple, style
2015 · its alternatives →
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An in-depth look at great design through "masterclasses"
2015 · its alternatives →
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27 successful product designers reveal their secrets
2016 · its alternatives →
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Who are we designing games for and how do we do it best?
2015 · its alternatives →
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Sketching and early prototyping design methods
2016 · its alternatives →
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