Subject - Design
Design library guide
Welcome
The Design Library contains books, journals, audio visual material, academic databases and eBooks, to support you in your studies.
We offer regular workshops and research sessions to all on-campus and online Design students, to ensure that you are able to find what you need.
Key Databases
Art & Architecture
Complete
Communication and Mass
Media Complete
SAGE Research
Methods
Library News
- Design campus libraries now have Pantone swatches available for in-class use, as well as a Pantone light-booth. Speak to your lecturer or library staff to find out more.
- We have made many new training videos to help you enhance your library and research skills. Let us know if you would like us to create a video on a library or research skills topic of your choice.
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Design databases
Featured resources
WGSN Fashion is a flagship trend forecasting service. Where global experts track near- and long-term trends across 14 fashion categories.
Lynda.com is an online course website offering video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills.
Featured designer
Gustav Klutsis
Gustav Klutsis (Latvian: Gustavs Klucis, Russian: Густав Густавович Клуцис) (January 4, 1895 – February 26, 1938) was a pioneering Latvian photographer and major member of the Constructivist avant-garde in the early 20th century. He is known for the Soviet revolutionary and Stalinist propaganda he produced with his wife and collaborator Valentina Kulagina.
Eskilson, S. (2007). Graphic design: A new history. New Haven: Yale University Press