Databases and e-resources: Graphic Design & Motion Graphics

• DAAI: The Design and Applied Arts Index
  Index of journal articles covering all aspects of design, including graphic design and motion graphics.
  
  
• Art Full Text
  Index to art journals, covering fine, decorative and commercial art. The full text of many articles is available online.
  
  
• Academic Search Complete
  Index of journal articles, newspapers and popular magazines covering a wide range of subjects. The full text of many of the articles is available online.
  
  
• JSTOR
  Full-text journal articles covering a wide range of disciplines, including graphic design and motion graphics.
  
  
• Nexis UK
  Full-text newspaper and journal articles covering a comprehensive range of topics.
  

• Bridgeman Education
  Over 260,000 high quality images copyright cleared for educational use by staff and students at London Metropolitan University.

For a more comprehensive list of image databases, visit our Image Resources web-pages.

• AdForum
  Database containing images and information from over 20,000 advertising agencies and 90,000 advertisements, including TV and film clips, print advertising and interactive advertising.
  
  
• Oxford Art Online
  Online dictionary and encyclopedia covering all aspects of visual art.
  
  
• WGSN
  Although primarily a resource for Textile Design students, WGSN
  includes a section on graphics which may provide inspiration and ideas
  for graphic designers. Special username and password required - please
  ask Library Staff.
  
  
• AisleOne
  Resource featuring articles on graphic design and motion graphics.
  
  
• Motionographer
  Articles, discussion board and showcase of outstanding motion graphics.
  
  
• Motionspire
  Motion graphics showcase.
  
  
• St Bride Library
  Collections cover paper and binding, graphic design and typography, typefaces, calligraphy, illustration and printmaking. The library is open to the public free of charge.
  
  
• You The Designer
  Graphic design blog, featuring tips, tutorials, graphic design jobs and more.