LibGuides: Communication & Design: Design

Foundation Principles

Communication Arts
Features articles on graphic design firms, advertising agencies and illustrated studies of outstanding people in the field. PRINT ONLY at Langsdale Library Second Floor Periodicals NC997.A1C2 (1991 - present).

Communication Source
What you’ll find here: Journal, magazine, and trade publication articles focusing on communications and mass media. The database also contain conference material, encyclopedias, and books.
How to search this database: Look at the EBSCOhost help page.
Design and Applied Arts Index
What you’ll find here: Articles, news items, and reviews focusing on practical design. This includes the design of almost every kind of item one encounters every day from building to Web sites.
How to search this database: Look at the ProQuest help page.

Graphic Design USA
Covers production, advertising, communication, graphic design and art. Langsdale does not own a current subscription.
How
A practical mix of essential business information, up-to-date technological tips, the creative whys and hows behind noteworthy projects, and profiles of professionals who are influencing design. PRINT ONLY at Langsdale Library Second Floor Periodicals NC1000 .H68 (1990 - present).
Print
In-depth reporting and critical commentary on the emergent issues, trends, and ideas affecting global visual communications. Analyzes the influence and effectiveness of the designer in the worlds of commerce, culture, and society. ONLINE in Academic Search Premier (full-text 1995 - present).

Graphics
News, articles, forums, downloads, galleries and many more shared resources for creative design.
Under Consideration
A graphic design enterprise that runs a network of blogs, publishes books, organizes live events and judged competitions, and designs for clients.