Welcome
This guide introduces resources to support your research topics in graphic design. You'll find a list of major databases in the field as well as tips on finding books, articles, and other sources.
Email or schedule an appointment with the art and design librarian for your location if you need help with your research.
Key Resources
- Library Stack This link opens in a new windowE-books and other digital materials from the arts, design, theory, and architecture fields. Includes often-overlooked ephemera such as artists ebooks, podcasts, filmed lectures, typefaces, and more. Some items require registration (free) to view.
- Art, Design, and Architecture Collection (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowScholarly and trade articles, books, and conference proceedings in the fields of visual and applied arts.
- Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowA multidisciplinary database useful for researching a broad range of topics. Includes newspaper, magazine, and academic peer-reviewed articles.
- Communications & Mass Media Complete (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowScholarly articles covering communication, mass media, rhetoric, and other closely related fields. Useful for the business aspects of art, such as advertising and graphic design.
- Business Source Ultimate (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowArticles from academic journals, magazines and trade publications covering a range of business topics. Useful for researching the business aspects of art and design.
Getting to Know Your Topic
Reference sources, such as encyclopedias or dictionaries, are great starting points for familiarizing yourself with your research topic. They can also help you identify the relevant keywords or specialized terms used to describe your topic.
- Oxford Art Online This link opens in a new windowIncludes biographies of artists, subject entries on types of art, and images.
- Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new windowDictionaries and encyclopedias focusing on artists, art terms, and art movements.
Design & Software Tutorials
- LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new windowCourtesy of Northeastern University Information Technology Services LinkedIn Learning offers on-demand courses on digital publishing, logo and product design, typography, Adobe design and editing software, and more. Most videos have closed captioning and transcripts for accessibility.