{"id":19133,"date":"2014-01-22T18:01:53","date_gmt":"2014-01-22T10:01:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=19133"},"modified":"2021-09-08T03:33:18","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T19:33:18","slug":"design-books-sketching-typography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/design-books-sketching-typography\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Design Books For Sketching, Typography &amp; New Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Contrary to popular belief, the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/draw-something-masterpieces\/\" rel=\"noopener\">ability to draw well<\/a> is not just reserved for those who are blessed with natural talent. While some may be <strong>able to grasp the essense of drawing more quickly than others<\/strong>, the truth of the matter is anyone can learn how to draw well as long as they have <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/gifts-for-digital-artist\/\" rel=\"noopener\">the right resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we have put together a compilation of 20 books on sketching, the study of typography and how to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/new-creative-ideas\/\" rel=\"noopener\">generate creative ideas<\/a>. These books are packed with useful exercises as well as tips and tricks to help you take your <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/basic-guidelines-to-product-sketching\/\" rel=\"noopener\">sketching<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/ipad-finger-paintings\/\" rel=\"noopener\">drawing techniques<\/a> to the next level. Also included are books that touch on typography and design ideas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/pencil-artworks\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 20 Lifelike Pencil Drawing Masterpieces\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">20 Lifelike Pencil Drawing Masterpieces<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/pencil-artworks.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-17466 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/pencil-artworks.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">20 Lifelike Pencil Drawing Masterpieces<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tArtists have the unique ability to transform ordinary objects into incredible works of art. They can create stunning...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Start Sketching With These Titles<\/h2>\n<p>If you need help transferring your thoughts onto paper, these are the books on sketching you should be reading up.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Freehand-Sketching-Tips-Tricks-Drawn\/dp\/1452119775\/\">Freehand: Sketching Tips & Tricks Drawn From Art<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A book that will teach you basic drawing techniques in bite-sized sections, and how they can be applied when sketching. It covers tone, composition and texture among others.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/freehand.jpg\" alt=\"freehand sketching\" height=\"273\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Graphic-Inside-Sketchbooks-Worlds-Designers\/dp\/1580932975\/\">Graphic: Inside the Sketchbooks of the World\u2019s Great Graphic Designers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This sketchbook will provide an insight into the works of top graphic designers. It features notes, sketches, and complete illustrations, and explains how the designers came up with their ideas and techniques used.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/graphic-sketchbook.jpg\" alt=\"graphic sketchbook\" height=\"333\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sketching-Imagination-Insight-Creative-Drawing\/dp\/1909414026\/\">Sketching from the Imagination<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Inside, you can find the works of 50 amazing digital artists. From doodles to sketches to illustrations, you can see how the ideas are developed and the techniques that are used.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/sketching-from-imagination.jpg\" alt=\"sketching from the imagination\" height=\"274\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Playing-Sketches-Creative-Exercises-Designers\/dp\/1592538614\/\">Playing With Sketches<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is a fun approach to enhance your drawing skills. It takes you through basic exercises then goes on to more challenging and engaging ones. The book features word games, letterforms, dimensional shapes etc.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/playing-with-sketches.jpg\" alt=\"playing with sketches\" height=\"332\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Comics-Sketchbooks-Private-Creative-Talents\/dp\/0500289948\/\">Comics Sketchbooks: The Private Worlds of Today\u2019s Most Creative Talents<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Comics are one of the most popular forms of illustration. There are over 700 illustrations from top artists in this sketchbook! You are able to see how the ideas are brainstormed and developed.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/Comics-Sketchbooks.jpg\" alt=\"comics sketchbooks\" height=\"334\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peachpit.com\/store\/sketchnote-handbook-the-illustrated-guide-to-visual-9780321885111\">The Sketchnote Handbook<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This book will guide users on how to create their own sketchnotes. It teaches you how to capture your thoughts, remember key information, and enhance your sketching abilities.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/Sketchnote-Handbook.jpg\" alt=\"sketchnote handbook\" height=\"396\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sketch-Your-World-Essential-Techniques\/dp\/1440331413\/\">Sketch Your World<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Top urban artists will show you how they capture a setting and transfer it onto paper. It covers different topics: improve observation skills, sketch moving objects etc.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/sketch-your-world.jpg\" alt=\"sketch your world\" height=\"332\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Drawn-Inspiring-Sketchbooks-Illustrators-Cartoonists\/dp\/1592536948\/\">Drawn In<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This book features full-colour images and profiles of 44 amazing artists. It gives you a glimpse of their doodles, sketches and how they come up with ideas.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/drawn-in.jpg\" alt=\"drawn in\" height=\"291\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/sketched-final-icon-design\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: Icon Design: A Showcase of Sketched Vs. Ready\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Icon Design: A Showcase of Sketched Vs. Ready<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/sketched-final-icon-design.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-18302 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/sketched-final-icon-design.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">Icon Design: A Showcase of Sketched Vs. Ready<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMore often than not we are critical of about the end product or end result of a design...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Learning Typography<\/h2>\n<p>Love the art behind letters? Check out these books on typefaces, lettering, calligraphy and more.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creative-Lettering-Techniques-Tips-Artists\/dp\/1454704004\/\">Creative Lettering<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>In this book, top artists will provide you with their personal perspective on lettering. They will show you the tools they use and the correct techniques to use them.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/creative-lettering.jpg\" alt=\"creative lettering\" height=\"333\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taschen.com\/pages\/en\/catalogue\/all_titles\/index.all_titles.htm\">Type: A Visual History of Typefaces & Graphic Styles<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This is ideal for graphic designers or anyone looking for inspiration. It gives you a glimpse into typeface design and the evolution of the printed letter.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/type.jpg\" alt=\"type\" height=\"306\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Draw-Your-Own-Alphabets-Scribble\/dp\/1616891262\/\">Draw Your Own Alphabets<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With this book, you can learn how to design and create your very own fonts! It also teaches you different drawing and presentation techniques.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/draw-your-own.jpg\" alt=\"draw your own\" height=\"279\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Modern-Calligraphy-Everything-Started-Script\/dp\/1250016320\/\">Modern Calligraphy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This book will teach calligraphy in simple steps. You can learn to create wedding invitations, gift cards, thank you cards etc. Starting from the basics, the book will guide you in forming letters, words and then whole phrases.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/modern-calligraphy.jpg\" alt=\"modern calligraphy\" height=\"609\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scripts-Elegant-Lettering-Designs-Golden\/dp\/0500290393\">Scripts: Elegant Lettering from Design\u2019s Golden Age<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The hundreds of examples will inspire designers to have a go themselves. In this book you will also see how scripts from the past and present intertwine.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/scripts.jpg\" alt=\"scripts\" height=\"356\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Type-Matters-Jim-Williams\/dp\/1858945674\/\">Type Matters!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This book covers the basics of typography. It teaches you how to set headlines, display type, alignment and so much more.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/type-matters.jpg\" alt=\"type matters\" height=\"341\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Typography-Sketchbooks-Steven-Heller\/dp\/1616890428\/\">Typography Sketchbooks<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This visual book displays the work of top typographic artists. It can provide inspiration for those who are into typography or looking for creative typography ideas.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/typography-sketchbooks.jpg\" alt=\"typography sketchbooks\" height=\"326\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Need Great Design Ideas?<\/h2>\n<p>If you ever feel like you are running out of good ideas, find great ones with help from these few handy books.<\/p>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/The-Drawing-Mind-Silence-Creative\/dp\/159030943X\/\">The Drawing Mind<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A book that will provide you with various ideas on what you can draw. It is suitable for those who are looking for a creative outlet to doodle ideas.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/drawing-mind.jpg\" alt=\"drawing mind\" height=\"334\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/\/w\/the-art-of-zentangle-margaret-bremner\/1116224219\">The Art of Zentangle<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This book uses a meditative process in creating art. It takes a combination of simple lines and shapes to create a complicated and unique final piece of artwork. It also provides instructions and doodling space. [$16.19]<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/art-of-zentangle.jpg\" alt=\"art of zentangle\" height=\"687\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creative-Workshop-Challenges-Sharpen-Design\/dp\/1600617972\/\">Creative Workshop: 80 Challenges to Sharpen Your Design Skills<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This book will help your ability to brainstorm creative ideas. There are exercises to test your creativity skills and how it can be improved. Top designers share with us their brainstorming techniques.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/creative-workshop.jpg\" alt=\"creative workshop\" height=\"324\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Artists-Journal-Workshop-Creating-Pictures\/dp\/1440308683\/\">Artist\u2019s Journal Workshop<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>This journal features guidance, structure and inspiration for artists. There are 25 exercises to help you develop new ideas and techniques.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/artist-journal-workshop.jpg\" alt=\"artists journal workshop\" height=\"333\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Just-Draw-It-Dynamic-Drawing\/dp\/0764165798\/\">Just Draw It!<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>A book that presents an unorthodox approach to learning how to draw. It covers exercises and different drawing techniques such as rules of perspective, tones and shadows.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/design-books-sketching-typography\/just-draw-it.jpg\" alt=\"draw it\" height=\"306\" width=\"500\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you know of more books that have help you a lot in design, share the titles with us in the comments!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contrary to popular belief, the ability to draw well is not just reserved for those who are blessed with natural talent. While some may be able to grasp the essense of drawing more quickly than others, the truth of the matter is anyone can learn how to draw well as long as they have the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":138,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3402],"tags":[1213,1962,1214,866],"topic":[4522],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>20 Design Books For Sketching, Typography &amp; New Ideas - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Contrary to popular belief, the ability to draw well is not just reserved for those who are blessed with natural talent. 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