Teresa Sdralevich’s book, “Poster Power! Great Posters and How to Make Them,” published by Cicada Books, is an engaging, practical guide for anyone who cares about poster design. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, this book gives you clear, inspiring, easy-to-follow exercises that build your creative thinking and visual skills.
From the first page, Teresa invites readers to jump straight into poster-making, turning the reading experience into a dynamic workshop. The exercises are cleverly structured, guiding you step by step through the essentials of great poster design: typography, composition, colour theory, symbolism, and framing. Humour runs through the whole thing, and it pushes you to experiment and enjoy each stage – from brainstorming initial concepts to creating polished designs.
One of the standout features of the book is its showcase of iconic posters from well-known graphic designers like Saul Bass (USA), Lex Drewinski (Poland), Niklaus Troxler (Switzerland), and Milton Glaser (USA). Teresa explains why these posters work, giving you real insight into different design styles and approaches.
Towards the end, the book offers a great bonus – the “Poster Power Kit” – a collection of ready-to-use lettering, icons, and illustrations. These tools are built to jumpstart your creativity and help you put together your own striking poster designs, quickly.
You can buy the book here. And no, this is not an Amazon link.
