THE DESIGN BOOKSHELF is the learning / training department of the Design Center with important books on design, graphics, typography, Photoshop, image editing, web design, desktop publishing, web development, interactive media, iPod or iPhone, and more. All books have been reviewed! Bookmark: www.design-bookshelf.com 
For many years, we've advocated using Photoshop Elements as an alternative to Adobe Photoshop for a myriad of reasons -- particularly for those who just want great pictures. Photoshop Elements 8 for Mac is out, and since there's no manual, here's what you need January 11, 2010
Dan Moughamian presents the second in a series of articles designed to illustrate the compositing workflow for a surreal landscape. December 18, 2009
The new iPhone in the family caused quite a stir ... and it's not really as intuitive as they lead you to believe. Out of several help aids for Apple's awesome iPhone, this one has been thoroughly field tested and found to be the best! December 10, 2009
Here is a collection of our favorite Dover books that provide countless opportunities for the illustrator, designer, painter, scrapbooker, crafts person, or anyone that uses legacy art in projects. And we have samples at the loading dock! December 1, 2009
Here's my favorite list of hands-on, crafts, discovery books that will thrill you -- and anyone on your gift list. They will be enjoyed several times ... by the reader, while doing, and by the receiver of the craft while receiving -- it's a Win / Win idea! Think Creative! November 30, 2009
Four of the most noted experts in the field of search engine optimization (SEO) provide you with proven guidelines and cutting-edge techniques for planning and executing a comprehensive SEO strategy November 15, 2009
We've seen a number of spectacular books surrounding the topic of graffiti. Last year, the Bay Area Graffiti ranked among our BEST awards. Now, from the streets of Valencia, Spain's third largest city, comes a hotbed of vibrant street art, the best of which is featured in Textura: Valencia Street Art November 14, 2009
World-Renowned Illustrator's New Book Negative Space Showcases a Collection of Bar's Most Impressive Social & Political Art ... Here are some examples of brilliant use of negative space. October 29, 2009
Cher Threinen-Pendarvis and Donal Jolley share their extravagant talents to show you just some of the possibilities in transforming you digital photos into true works of art. October 29, 2009
Use panoramic photography to realize scenes that could otherwise never be captured in an image or seen with the naked eye -- this provides you with everything you need to know October 29, 2009