Graphic Design Play Book 2nd Edition - An Exploration of Visual Thinking

This beautifully designed book uses puzzles and visual challenges to demonstrate how typography, signage, posters and branding work. 

Through a series of games and activities, such as spot the difference, matching games, drawing and dot-to-dot, readers are introduced to concepts and techniques in an engaging and interactive way. It is illustrated with typefaces, posters and pictograms by distinguished designers including Otl Aicher, Pierre Di Sciullo, Otto Neurath and Gerd Arntz. This second edition has been updated to include a brand new chapter on page and cover design layout.

The central section of the book comprises sticker sheets, die-cut templates and colored paper, making it an irresistible gift for anyone with an interest in the art of visual communication.

About the author

Aurélien Farina (Author) 
Aurélien Farina is a French-Swiss graphic designer based in Paris. He founded Paper! Tiger! studio in 2011, specializing in editorial and print design.

Sophie Cure (Author) 
Sophie Cure is a graphic designer based in Paris. She has run her own studio since 2012, focusing on visual identities, editorial design and educational tools.

 

Product details

• Authors: Sophie Cure, Sophie Curie, Aurélian Farina, Aurélien Farina
• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 28.05.2026
• EAN: 9781529441307
• ISBN: 978-1-5294-4130-7
• No. of pages: 64
• Illustrations: c. 150 colour illustrations/photos. 64 printed pages plus removable folded form section with die cut stencils, stickers and colour paper held by rubber band
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Graphic Design, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / General, DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Typography, Book design, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Activity Books, Typography & lettering, Book design and Bookbinding, Typography and lettering