Design: Journals & Databases

There are two important types of journal or magazine: academic journals and professional magazines. The Library provides access to many titles of both types, in print and online.

Academic Journals

• Research articles by academics.
• Peer-reviewed for originality and contribution.
• Contain references to sources used.

Professional Magazines

• Focus on professional issues or practice.
• May contain critiques or theory. 
• Will contain case studies, interviews and reviews

The databases below are all useful for finding scholarly information about graphic design. A full list of can be found on the A-Z Databases page.